Robert W. Braswell, 84 Fair Winds and Following Seas

SECRETARY - Robert W. Braswell, 84, of Secretary, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, in his home. He was born in Georgia on July 15, 1924, and was a son of the late Floyd and Daisy Parker Braswell. Mr. Braswell grew up and attended school in North Carolina. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in World War II, retiring as Master Chief sonarman in 1974. He loved his country and was a member of the VFW Post 7937 in Greensboro, and the American Legion Post 243 in Hurlock. On Dec. 30, 1961, he married the former Marie Edgar. After his retirement from active military service, he continued his career in sonar technology, working as a Sonar Technician for General Dynamics (Electric Boat division) in Groton, Conn., for 16 years. He retired in 1990. Mr. Braswell loved spending time with his family, reminiscing about his Navy days, puttering around the house and yard, and tending flower and vegetable gardens. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marie Braswell of Secretary; and four children, Kathleen of Secretary, Donna and husband Hans of Portsmouth, R.I., Betty and husband Andy of Tiverton, R.I., and Lloyd and wife Sun-Cha of Enterprise, Ala. Mr. Braswell also leaves four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Henry Braswell; a niece Ann; and a nephew Lewis. The funeral was held on Monday, Dec, 29, 2008, in the chapel of the Eastern Shore Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Beulah. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Doris Weber, 5163 Maple Dam Road, Cambridge, MD 21613; and/or to Coastal Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home in Cambridge.