Stuart Browning Obituary

Stuart Randall "Randy" Browning
Stuart Randall "Randy" Browning, age 66, of Norwalk, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 18, 2018 after a courageous struggle with ALS. The founder and creator of SAILBOATDATA.COM, Randy was also a skilled sailmaker who worked in several top lofts including Horizon Sails and Ulmer-Kolius before opening his own Sono Sails in South Norwalk. He was a master sailor who competed nationally and was well known in the Long Island Sound sailboat racing community. Randy's love of sailing was contagious and he welcomed those with all levels of experience to sail with him and his fellow Voidoids upon their Judel/Vrolijk designed sloop Voidoid V. As a crew mate said, he was happiest when sailing, and happiest sailing when sailing fast. Like many sailmakers, he was a tireless and exacting sail-trimmer.
Generous, kind, witty, and loved by friends and family, Randy enjoyed lively discussions that allowed him to share his deep knowledge of boating, music, history, literature and politics. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his dear partner Elizabeth Hiden, mother Helen Ann Browning, sister Amy Browning Emmert, brother Peter Browning, niece Hannah Browning Emmert, nephew Matthew Browning and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Randy's honor to: The ALS Association Connecticut Chapter at webct.alsa.org or The ALS Association Connecticut Chapter, 4 Oxford Road - Unit E4 - Milford, CT 06460 or by contributing to the Sea Scouts at http://norwalkship6.org/Ship6Sup-port.html. A celebration of Randy's life will take place this summer. Please watch for the date to be posted on Sailboatdata.com and the Sailboatdata.com Facebook page.

Published by Westport-News & Stamford Advocate from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2018.
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My warmest sympathies to Randy's family and friends. He was warm and kind and generous and great good fun, and of course an awesome racing sailor. The world has lost a lovely light.

Deborah Davenport

April 13, 2018

I always loved running into Randy when he was coming down to the Club to board his beloved Voidoid V. He always had a broad smile and a great hug. You and all of those lucky enough to be part of his "crew" are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marybeth & Matthew Darcy

February 5, 2018

My dear Elizabeth and Amy,

I am sorry to know of Randy's passing, but know how much you both navigated to ensure Randy's wishes in life and in his passing were respected, honored, appreciated to the fullest.

Can't wait to see you both when we CELEBRATE Randy's life and gifts. Yes, I do live on Cape Cod and appreciate those who choose to sail the seas...

My condolences to all.

Nancy Proctor

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January 29, 2018

To the Browning Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

January 29, 2018

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