Obituary of David A. Browne

Dr. David A. Browne, 84, husband of Marilyn H. Browne, of Plympton, died peacefully at home with his family at his side, on July 10, 2012. Born in Brookline, son of the late Kingsbury and Sophie Acheson Browne, Dr. Browne graduated from Harvard College and University of Virginia Medical School. A longtime physician practicing psychiatry, he began his career running the geriatric unit at Boston State Hospital. Throughout his long career also ran geriatric units at Faulkner Hospital in Boston and McLean Hospital in Belmont, while conducting a private practice. He also taught psychiatric rehabilitation for 20 years for Assumption College, Lakeville campus. He decided to end his career where he felt the need greatest, the public sector, at Taunton State Hospital. He retired at age 72. He served his country as captain in the Air Force during the Invasion of Lebanon, stationed in Turkey. Dr. Browne was active in his community, serving on the Plympton Board of Health for 15 years, many years as chairman. He was an avid salmon fisherman and gardener, with a fondness for roses. In addition to his wife, Marilyn, he leaves his daughters, Sarah R. Browne of San Diego, CA, and Amy H. Browne of Rhode Island, and his granddaughter, Isabella Sullivan, also of Rhode Island. He was predeceased by his brother Kingsbury Browne formerly of Kennebunkport, ME and his sister Nancy (Browne) Leeson of Wayland. Burial will be private in the family plot at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Brookline. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth MA 02360, for their wonderful work.