Robert O. Brown

December 31, 1955 - June 10, 2023

Albany, VT

Robert O'Donnell Brown, 67, of Albany, VT, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness and a fulfilling and wonderful life.

Bob grew up in Cumberland, MD, where he attended Allegany High School and Allegany Community College.  He moved to Waitsfield, VT in 1981 working for Sugarbush Resort for several years before moving to the Northeast Kingdom where he and his wife, Sue, raised their family and established their home over the past 42 years.

Bob received his undergraduate degree in Environmental Science at Johnson State College and was hired by the US Geological Survey in Montpelier as a hydrologist.  Bob worked throughout the state monitoring Vermont's rivers and streams for over 33 years.

Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan; their three sons, Sebastien Poutre and partner Crystal Porter of Cambridge, VT, Dan Brown and his wife Robin, of Derby, VT, and Matthew Brown of Newport, VT; his mother Joy Rae Brown of Cumberland, MD and his sister Mary June King, of Short Gap, WV.  He also leaves three beloved grandchildren Hazen, Ava, and Rose.  He is predeceased by his father Robert S. Brown and his brother Pat.

Bob's family would like to thank his many dear friends who helped lift his spirits over the past several years by sending cards, calling, and stopping by the house to visit.  The family is also deeply grateful to Orleans County VNA and Hospice, especially Jen LaPoint for her care, Cathy Wilder, and Tonya Monfette for their kindness and support over the past few weeks.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held for family and friends in the fall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory can be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or the Northern Rivers Land Trust PO Box 112 Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Online condolences can be made at Curtis-britch.com.