Full Obituary For Dick Brown

ST. ALBANS - Richard A. Brown, formally of Fairfax and St. Albans Vermont passed away peacefully in Florida on Nov. 18, 2012. Dick was the child of Charles and Marion Rhoades Brown of Bethel. His wife, Nancy Cone Brown predeceased him in 2006, who he married on June 20, 1959. He is survived by his son, Jeff and his wife, Debbie, his grandchildren Hunter, Ian and Grace, brother, Robert, sisters Lydia Johnson and Linda Bedell as well as brothers-in-law James and Marianne Cone and Neil and Diane Cone and countless cousins friends and people whom he had the ability to positively impact throughout the course of his life.
Dick was a proud former United States Marine serving from 1954 to 1957. His education included Whitcomb High School, in Bethel, where he was an outstanding athlete and graduated as Valedictorian in 1954. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1962, where he played football, baseball and basketball. He received his Masters in Education from St. Michaels College in 1971.
A career educator, coach and mentor he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and was rewarded by having made a positive impact upon many, and on a community. His educational career spanned thirty years. In 1990 he was the recipient of the Robert F. Pierce Secondary Principal of the year. He began his career at BFA Fairfax as a teacher and coach in 1962 and served until 1966. From 1966 to 1971 he served as a coach and teacher at Essex Junction High School. He returned to BFA Fairfax in 1971 as principal and served until 1981. He then spent two years with Prudential Insurance Company from 1981 to 1983. He returned to education as the principal of Sheldon School from 1983 to 1986 and finished his career where he began, serving as principal at BFA Fairfax from 1986 to 1994. After retiring from education he continued serving by be the School to Work Coordinator for Franklin County from 1995 to 1998.

He also served the state and community as a member of many organizations: Vermont Headmasters Association from 1971 to 1981, Vermont Principals Association from 1983 to 1994, Vermont Soccer Official Association from 1966 to 1981, Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation from 1996 to 2004, Franklin County United Way from 1992 to 1998, Franklin County Home Health Board from 1998 to 2004, St. Albans Rotary Club from 1994 to 2000, Lifetime member of Vermont Soccer Official Association, Coordinator of Vermont Special Olympic Association, Special Olympic Tournament Officials from 1992 to 2003.

His passions included sports, his beloved Red Sox and Celtics, history, reading, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking and his family.

All who knew him were aware of his prodigious memory, quick smile and his deep sense of justice. His impact cannot be overstated and brings to life “The Power Of One.”