Michael passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, October 6, 2019 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 59 years of age.  Born and raised in Everett, he is the son of the late James K. Brawn, Sr. and Bernadette A. (Gill) Brawn.  Michael attended Everett public schools and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1978.  After high school Michael attended American International College and received a Bachelor's Degree in Business.  Michael was a football player.  He played youth football in Everett and continued playing through college.  Throughout his working career he was a shipper and a receiver for the former Colorgraphics in Malden.  He was forced into early retirement in 2008 due to declining health problems.  Michael was living in Chelsea with his wife, Dianne J. (Moore) Brawn, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage.  He was an avid Oakland Raiders fan.  Michael enjoyed fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee and enjoyed camping in Alton Bay, NH.  More importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Michael is the devoted father of Michael K. Brawn, Jr. and his wife Amy of Holland, MA Kenneth Brawn and his wife Tammy Gates of Palmer, Jaclyn Maynard and her husband Dylan of SC, Angela Caristinos and her boyfriend Mike Lyall of Methuen, Christopher Caristinos of NH.  Dear brother of Mary Anne Pratt of NH, Patricia June Nisbet and her husband James of NH, Bernadette Grieves and her husband Stephen of Peabody and the late James K. Brawn, Jr.  Brother-in-law of Patsy Brawn of ME.  Also lovingly survived by 11 grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Michael's Memorial Service will be celebrated at a later date.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Carafa Family Funeral Home in Chelsea.