BROWNLOW MAIN SPEER

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Speer, Brownlow Main
Of Waltham, on March 4, at age 74. Haverford College 1960; Oxford University BA 1962 (Fulbright Scholar); Harvard Law School JD 1970; veteran (non-combat). Chief Appellate Attorney of the Massachusetts Defenders Committee from 1979 to 1984, and of the Committee for Public Counsel Services from 1984 to 2013. Member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Survived by his wife Doris (Pulver), his son James, his daughter-in-law Helene, and three grandchildren; predeceased by his son Andrew. A Memorial Service will be held on March 23 at 10:00am at First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Waltham, 50 School Street. Burial at Mt. Auburn Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donation are welcome to Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041, or to Americans for Oxford (memo line "for Jesus College Oxford"), University of Oxford North American Office, 500 Fifth Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10110

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 6 to Mar. 13, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for BROWNLOW SPEER

14 Entries

Charles Conway

May 26, 2020

To his family, A strange thing happened tonight. I googled Browny's name because about 19
58 I watched a TV program from Phila. about a debate between Haverford and another school and Browny was participating. His name stuck in my memory for some reason. I have a vague recollection but he acquitted himself well. I extend my condolences now at 86. Cordial regards, Charles G. Conway ,PhD

Leslie Buncher MD

August 26, 2013

Dear Doris and family of Brownlow
It is with great sadness that I learned Brownie's passing. We were roommates in the third forum at Shady Side Academy. Have no doubt that Brownie was my closest friend,supporter and confident during those years at Shady Side. But with the folly of youth we did not continue our relationship after graduation. Too many distractions for young minds: College,graduate school the army
,marriage, children and grandchildren. Of course in these later years I have thought a lot about Brownie and the times we have shared together. I did try to contact him a some months ago but again was again distracted. Certainly not a credit to me in light of the fond memories I have of our years together. I must tell you with his keen wit, his sincerity , his loyalty,and the unabashed way he sought to conquer new frontiers Brownie was an example of how I should live my life. What I wouldn't give to sit and chat with him for just a moment now as I'm sure would all those he has touched. I miss him .
Leslie Buncher MD

Ronald Farrants

June 29, 2013

Dear Doris

I was at Jesus College at the same time as Brownlow. I saw quite a bit of him, perhaps he rowed a little.

Sad to say only today did I think to ask google how to get in touch.

I remember that approx. 1962 Brownlow, David Grant and I made a trip behind the, the, iron curtain Hungary, Czechoslovakia. Brownlow was shooting off to see Doris at the time.

I never got to meet you. There we are, we cannot sit together with Brownlow and recall the wonderful thing life brought us in the meantime. My best wishes to you and those Brownlow left behind

Ronald Farrants
29.06.2013

Michael Jung

May 7, 2013

I came to know Brownie through the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. We were inducted at the same time, and I quickly found him to be, quite literally, a gentleman and a scholar. I was shocked and saddened to learn of his death, and will miss him greatly.

March 16, 2013

Dear Doris

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Browny was just such a good guy, well liked by everyone he ever worked with met. He proved you could be a good guy and a good lawyer.

Mike and Marcia

Beth Doherty-Sayers

March 11, 2013

Dear Speer Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Browny at CPCS. He was quiet and kind and just one of the nicest guys in the agency. Not to mention brilliant. Your family is in my prayers.

March 9, 2013

Dear Doris,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. With sincere sympathy, Mary & Parker

March 8, 2013

Dear Doris, So sorry to hear this news. We knew your young family at an apartment in Waltham where your boys played with mine Our names then were Bonnie Fletcher with David and Keith Fletcher. We all send our thoughts to you and James

Hans Hailey

March 7, 2013

Dear Doris, although I stopped handling criminal matters 30 years ago, Browny set the standard as a lawyer that I am still trying to meet. I count myself blessed to have known him. I send you and your family my sympathies

Cairann Gallagher

March 7, 2013

Dear Doris,

My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. You made the right choice a year ago to stop working at Medica in order to spend more time with your husband. In the days ahead keep those memories close and hug your grandchildren.

Sean Connolly

March 7, 2013

Dear Speer Family:

I am very sad to learn of your loss. Atty. Speer's life's work speaks for itself. He leaves a legacy of public service which is remarkable and admirable. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Robin LaPointe

March 7, 2013

Doris, I was so very saddened to hear of your husband's passing. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this very sad time.

March 7, 2013

Dear Doris,
Our thoughts are with you in this sad, sad time. We will miss Browny terribly
Sincerely,
Nona and Chuck

March 6, 2013

Dear Doris,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Deborah Dube

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