Paul Arthur Brown, 45 of Prudence Island, previously of Bristol, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 5th at home. Born in Providence, he was a son of Antoinette (Benoit) Brown of Bristol and the late Robert E. Brown. He was the husband of Lucinda (Ramsay) Brown. Mr. Brown was a mechanic for both boats and autos. He was a car enthusiast, a stunt bicyclist and enjoyed making models. He was very close to his German Shepard, Diesel. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves behind two children, Zackary Brown and Faith Eliza Brown, both of Bristol; two brothers, Robert Brown of Nevada and Douglas Brown of Warren. Family and friends are invited to visitation on Thursday, December 13th, 4-7pm at Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI 02885. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 14th, 10am at St Marys Church,330 Wood Street, Bristol, RI. Visit familyschoicecremation.com for condolences.