[MASSBIRD] Sad news about David Brown
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Matt S.
Mar 8, 2022, 8:48:54 PM3/8/22
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Hi All,
I have the unfortunate news that David Brown, of North Quincy passed away in February. If anyone has his address, could you please send it to me? We had an email correspondence going, and I would like to print off and send it to his family, he was such a thoughtful kind person I think it might be nice for them to read. I also want to do a walk / trip around his Neponset River / Squantum patch in his honor at some point.
For those that didn't know him, he was a great guy, and in my short time emailing back and forth with him I learned quite a bit. Back in early September, he contacted me after one of my posts; I had mentioned birding as I got older and was about to turn 40. He had some great wisdom on aging and told me his story of how he continued to bird even after his mobility was limited. After this, we struck up an email correspondence and he told me about his life filled with family, adventure, nature, and birds. He watched the ABA take off and mentioned Herman (and Glenn) D'Entremont, Ida, Patty O'Neil, and so many people he crossed paths with, many from the previous generations of birders. He was a great connection to that amazing group. His birding stretched back far enough to Bachman's Warbler, Ivory-billed pecker, and Eskimo Curlews. As he said, " So many stories to tell, but it will have to wait for now. "
David birded when he was healthy, then limped when his legs started to go, then birded by car when he couldn't get around anymore, nothing stopped him. One email he signed off noting that a thunderstorm that was supposed to brew up was not coming through, after all, so he had to hit the road and go see what birds were around.
He also struck me as such a sweet person, I wrote on Massbird once about Winter and when we emailed later he said: "I enjoyed your personal summation of your feelings as winter comes in. Very upbeat. However, I do experience a little loneliness in going out and not seeing much. I miss my bird pals. " I miss them too my friend. Then when writing about a Merlin he spotted a few years in a row until its favorite tree was altered by a storm "...I miss him a lot--can you understand?". I think we all can.
We both agreed that we would keep birding til our last moments, and I hope he got to in his final days. He wrote once, "I will continue birding avidly under whatever conditions I can, "until death do us part". And I know you'll do the same." Goodbye my friend, you're right, I will do the same. I can't wait to see you and go watch God's flock together. I hope the Ivory bills are as magnificent as you remember.
Matt s.
For those that didn't know him, he was a great guy, and in my short time emailing back and forth with him I learned quite a bit. Back in early September, he contacted me after one of my posts; I had mentioned birding as I got older and was about to turn 40. He had some great wisdom on aging and told me his story of how he continued to bird even after his mobility was limited. After this, we struck up an email correspondence and he told me about his life filled with family, adventure, nature, and birds. He watched the ABA take off and mentioned Herman (and Glenn) D'Entremont, Ida, Patty O'Neil, and so many people he crossed paths with, many from the previous generations of birders. He was a great connection to that amazing group. His birding stretched back far enough to Bachman's Warbler, Ivory-billed pecker, and Eskimo Curlews. As he said, " So many stories to tell, but it will have to wait for now. "
David birded when he was healthy, then limped when his legs started to go, then birded by car when he couldn't get around anymore, nothing stopped him. One email he signed off noting that a thunderstorm that was supposed to brew up was not coming through, after all, so he had to hit the road and go see what birds were around.
He also struck me as such a sweet person, I wrote on Massbird once about Winter and when we emailed later he said: "I enjoyed your personal summation of your feelings as winter comes in. Very upbeat. However, I do experience a little loneliness in going out and not seeing much. I miss my bird pals. " I miss them too my friend. Then when writing about a Merlin he spotted a few years in a row until its favorite tree was altered by a storm "...I miss him a lot--can you understand?". I think we all can.
We both agreed that we would keep birding til our last moments, and I hope he got to in his final days. He wrote once, "I will continue birding avidly under whatever conditions I can, "until death do us part". And I know you'll do the same." Goodbye my friend, you're right, I will do the same. I can't wait to see you and go watch God's flock together. I hope the Ivory bills are as magnificent as you remember.
Matt s.
Newton, MA
Accip...@gmail.com
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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/david-brown-obituary?id=33362142
"David T. Brown, of Quincy, died peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 83.
Born in Norwell on October 27, 1938, he was the son of the late Thomas and Marion (Hardwick) Brown. David was raised in Los Angeles, California, attended local schools, and graduated from high school in 1956.
After high school, David moved back to Massachusetts to help care for his grandmother and began working for Stop & Shop Supermarket as a butcher in the deli. He enjoyed his work and the relationships he built throughout the years. David retired in 2017 after many years of service to the community.
David was a quiet and reserved person. In his spare time, David enjoyed birding, spending time in nature, and being with his family. David will be missed by all the lives he touched.
David was the beloved husband of Donna J. (Larson) Brown of Quincy. The two married on May 10, 1975, and together they shared 47 loving years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Tim M. Brown of Quincy and William T. Brown of Taiwan.
David's funeral services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in David's name to SPCA International, PO Box 2008, Milford, NH 03055."
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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/david-brown-obituary?id=33362142
"David T. Brown, of Quincy, died peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 83.
Born in Norwell on October 27, 1938, he was the son of the late Thomas and Marion (Hardwick) Brown. David was raised in Los Angeles, California, attended local schools, and graduated from high school in 1956.
After high school, David moved back to Massachusetts to help care for his grandmother and began working for Stop & Shop Supermarket as a butcher in the deli. He enjoyed his work and the relationships he built throughout the years. David retired in 2017 after many years of service to the community.
David was a quiet and reserved person. In his spare time, David enjoyed birding, spending time in nature, and being with his family. David will be missed by all the lives he touched.
David was the beloved husband of Donna J. (Larson) Brown of Quincy. The two married on May 10, 1975, and together they shared 47 loving years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Tim M. Brown of Quincy and William T. Brown of Taiwan.
David's funeral services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in David's name to SPCA International, PO Box 2008, Milford, NH 03055."
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