William L. Braun

WEST CORNWALL — William L. Braun, 91, of 6 Old Route 7, died at his home June 8 after an illness. He was the husband of the late Adele (Van Brunt) Braun.

Mr. Braun was born Dec. 31, 1916, in Rochester, N.Y., a son of Mary and John Braun.

Mr. Braun was an artist.  He worked on canvas as well as a commercial artist. He began his career in New York City.  After moving to West Cornwall Mr. Braun continued his commercial artist business and had connections to many of the small businesses here in the Northwest Corner.  

He served with the New York National Guard and his unit was activated during World War II.  Following his deactivation due to tuberculosis, Mr. Braun continued to support the country by doing defense work.  

In West Cornwall, Mr. Braun was a strong supporter of the West Cornwall Library, also known as the Hughes Memorial Library. He volunteered at the library and also donated pieces of his artwork to the library.

Mr. Braun is survived by his four children, Vanessa Turnbough and Larry Braun, both of California,  Mary Kommeth of Georgia and Louis Braun of West Cornwall.

A service of remembrance will be held at a later date.  

Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan.

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