Jay M. Brown, 88, of Hopkinton, Mass., formerly of Hamden, died Oct. 20. He was the husband of Merle (Kaminsky) Brown. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of late Sidney and Bertha (Bert) Brown. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Ellen Factor and her husband Mark of Hopkinton, Mass.; his brother Michael Brown and his wife Greta of Monroe Township, N.J.; and his grandchildren, Joshua, Eric, and Samuel Factor. He was also predeceased by his son Sidney Brown, He was a longtime member of Mishkan Israel Synagogue in Hamden where he served many years on the Brotherhood board.