Andrew Brown Obituary

Age - 76

September 10, 2023

Winooski, VT

Andrew Barry Brown, Jr, 76, of Winooski, Vermont, passed away, surrounded by his family, onSeptember 3, 2023, after battling with melanoma. Andy was born on January 3, 1947, to Rhoda (Bassett) and Andrew B. Brown in Bay Shore, NY. Becausehis father served in the US Army; Andy spent his childhood moving with his family within the UnitedStates and places overseas such as Japan and Germany. The family eventually settled in Bakersfield, VT. Andy graduated high school from Brigham Academy in 1965 and went on to study mathematics atJohnson State College. After graduating with a degree in mathematics Andy started his first teaching job at St. Albans TownSchool in 1972 where he taught for over 37 years until his retirement. During that time Andy earned aMasters in Math Education from the University of Vermont. After retirement, because of his love of mathand lifelong learning he became an instructor at CCV helping students learn algebra. Throughout Andy'slife he shared his view of the world around him through photography. His images captured his love forhis family and his special places - the beach and times in nature. When Andy retired, he furthered hisphotography art by practicing digital painting using his photographs as a base for the work. He was amember of the Northern Vermont Artist Association. Andy married Sandy Hall in 1979 in St. Albans. They resided in the wonderful Windtop neighborhood inFairfax where their two children, Courtney and Megan, spent their childhoods until moving on to college. Since 2009 Sandy and Andy have been enjoying life in the town of Winooski. Andy lived his life with his family at the focus. He attended all his daughters' sports activities and schoolevents and continued to participate in his grandkids activities. He instilled in his daughters his love offamily, the environment, and learning. Many summer vacations were spent in Maine or Cape Codenjoying the ocean. Andy loved family adventures such as the cross-country camping trip from Vermontto California with everyone packed into the Camry. Andrew was predeceased by his parents and brother, Charlie Brown. He is survived by his wife, Sandy;daughter Courtney Laflin, her husband Jeremy and daughters, Clara and Isabelle (Rockledge, FL);daughter Megan Klinefelter, her husband Bob and son, Tommy (Essex, VT. ) He is also survived by hissister Charlotte Sue Langreich, and brothers Walter, Warren, Carlton, Greg (Dale), Jerry (Sue), Noel(Maureen). Andy is also survived by several much-loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. In honor of his lifelong commitment of taking care of the earth and the environment, Andy chose a greenburial. A memorial celebration of Andy's life will be scheduled at a later date. The family wants to thank Dr. Rehman and her oncology team, the Miller 5 nursing staff, and the UVM Home Health and Hospice team. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Vermont Public Radio, 365 Troy Avenue, Colchester, Vermont 05446 or McClure Miller Respite House, UVM Home Health and Hospice Development Office, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vermont 05446 or any environmental initiative. Honored to be serving the family of Andrew Brown is the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolences are welcome at www. healdfuneralhome. com.

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Age - 87

November 12, 2023

Obituary: Robert H. McLeod October 10, 1936 - November 5, 2023 Robert "Bob" McLeod, 87, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Perry Hill on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Born in Barre City on October 10, 1936, he was the son of the late William A. McLeod and Rebecca (Houston) McLeod. Bob graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954. He attended St. Lawrence University before being appointed to the US Naval Academy. He was a proud member of the 18th Company and graduated with the "Rise and Shine" Class of 1959. Bob joined the fleet as a Surface Warfare Officer serving aboard the destroyer USS Laffey (DD-724) and aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CVA-64). Leaving the Navy in 1963, he returned to his beloved Vermont to begin a varied and successful business career. He spent over 50 years working in real estate in Central Vermont building a fulfilling career where he connected deeply with people. He was a long-time member of the Waterbury Congregational Church, where he served as a trustee and in countless other capacities. Probably the only thing he didn't do was sing in the choir! He was a member of Rotary International and served as director, vice-president, and president of the Waterbury Rotary Club. As a founding member of Revitalizing Waterbury, Bob recognized the long-term importance of creating and maintaining a vibrant downtown atmosphere. Married on June 20, 1959, Bob was a loving and devoted husband to Norma Lois (Taylor) McLeod. In 1967, they moved into the home he designed and built on Perry Hill. He cherished their tight-knit "neighborhood" where lifelong friends became like family. The couple enjoyed a long and meaningful marriage, sharing a love for skiing, hiking, tennis, and golf. Bob spent his retirement years as Norma's faithful and dedicated caregiver. Humble and selfless by nature, Bob's gentle demeanor only scratched the surface of his charm. He was always amusing friends and family with his dry sense of humor and witty insights. Generous in every sense of the word, Bob was a great listener, a calming presence in any storm, and had a natural gift for making people feel comfortable and valued. Bob is loved and mourned by his wife of 64 years, Norma; his children Julia Garufi of Waterbury and Stephen McLeod of Starksboro; son-in-law Roger Garufi and daughter-in-law Jodi (Berglass) McLeod; grandchildren Fiona Garufi, Heather Garufi, William McLeod, and Rhiannon McLeod; several nieces, nephews, and grandnephews; and countless neighbors and community members. Bob was a remarkably caring person, beloved by everyone who met him. In honor of Bob's lifelong commitment to his community, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Waterbury Good Neighbor Fund or Waterbury Meals on Wheels. A celebration of the life of Robert H. McLeod will be held from the Waterbury Congregational Church on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 1p. m. , friends and family will be invited to share a memory of Bob, followed by a reception in the Church's dining room. To send online condolences, please visit www. perkinsparker. com.Show more

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