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He was born in Lewes, Del. on Oct. 4, 1941. George was the son of Francis Henry Hill Browning and Nancy Boxley Browning of Orange, Va.
George was graduated from Northeastern University in 1965 and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After his service, he spent the next 50 years in the investment industry, retiring as a managing director of Babson Capital Management, LLC of Boston Mass. He moved to Georgetown and retired from active business in 2006. Subsequent to his retirement, he served for 10 years as a Trustee of the US investment activities of Baillie Gifford Overseas, a Scottish Investment Management Company.
Over the years, George served on a number of boards, including as a Trustee of the USS Constitution Museum Foundation, the Trustees of Donations of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, and the Forest Society of Maine. George was an enthusiastic sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a long-term member and past president of the Megantic Fish and Game Corporation. He was also a member of the Somerset Club of Boston and the India Wharf Rats.
George leaves his beloved wife, Ellen of 47 years; and his three children: Margaret Browning Kufferman, her husband David and granddaughter Lena of Fairfield, Conn.; Rebecca Browning Desjardins, her husband Christopher of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Carter Willis Browning, his wife Laura and grandchildren Olive and Monroe of Raleigh, N.C. He is also survived by a brother, Francis Henry Hill Browning, Jr. of Bonita Springs, Fla. and his sister, Nancy Marshall Beirne of Norman, Okla.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at Grace Episcopal Church in Bath. A reception will follow at the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, Bath.
Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers,
donations in
George's memory
may be made to:
Grace Episcopal Church
1100 Washington St.
Bath, ME 04530, or to the
Forest Society of Maine
115 Franklin St.
3rd Floor
Bangor, ME 04401
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Memories and Condolences
for George Browning
SUZANNE WALLACE RAWLINGS
February 27, 2025
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING GEORGE WHEN I WAS STAYING IN MILFORD CT WITH MY UNCLE GEORGE WALLACE ON WOODSIDE DR........HIS SISTER MARSHALL AND I BECAME FRIENDS.......I WAS 19 AT THE TIME AND MY UNCLE ALSO GOT AN APT IN GREENWICH VILLAGE IN NY........MARSHALL AND I WOULD STAY THERE ON THE WEEKENDS......AND I MET MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE......I WENT OUT WITH DICK CLARK'S PUBLISHING MGR......HE WAS FUN AND THEN CALLED ME TO GO OUT WITH HIM AGAIN.......I SAID NO!!!!......THE BROWNINGS WERE GREAT PEOPLE.....SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
January 29, 2019
Dear Ellen and family,So sorry to hear of the passing of George. The sad news reached me through the BKB alumni group. Fond memories of my times in Winchester, the car pooling and your visit to the NetherlandsMy sincere condolences and warm greetings,Maurits van der Ven, The Hague, the Netherlands
L. M
January 12, 2019
Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the Browning family. Knowing there is a future for those we have lost can be very reassuring during this difficult time. John 11: 24 & 25
Charlie Dean
January 10, 2019
George was a great trader. I remember that he won a set of great duck decoy andirons at a Ducks Unlimited dinner one night. He kept muttering to himself, What am I going to do with these things? Well, I thought I'd offer my help by taking them off his hands. But... no. I finally convinced him that I'd give him all of my live raffle tickets for them. After much deliberation, he finally gave in. However one of those raffle ticket I traded was drawn and the prize was a collectors item shotgun! One that he had his eye on. Nice trade, George!
I consider myself fortunate to have worked with George for several years in the trading room at the (then) First National Bank of Boston. I enjoyed his company and the many stories he told of the Down-Easters he covered at the time.
We have lost a true character, and I share this loss with all who knew and appreciated him so much.
January 8, 2019
Thank you for your service.
CKT
January 8, 2019
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Jenny Levine
January 8, 2019
Thinking of you all and so glad I had the opportunity to meet him at Becky and Chris' wedding. I am so sorry for your loss and holding you all in my heart.
John
January 8, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
January 8, 2019
As you mourn your loss please find solace in these loving words "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress
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