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Harry Brown Obituary
With great respect and love, the family of Dr. Harry James Brown announces his passing on August 12, 2025. Harry was a man of great heart and compassion. Insatiably curious, he spent his life pursuing knowledge and was committed to constantly learning and growing himself, while also sharing the wisdom and teachings he gathered in both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. As a Doctor of Medicine and Psychiatry, he had a long career that spanned over 60 years and touched the lives of many people, primarily in CT and NYC. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Harry attended the University of Maryland for both college and medical school, before entering the Air Force as a psychiatrist. After the Vietnam War, he moved with his family to Westport, CT where he started a private practice. A man of many talents, Harry had a genuine passion for music, especially jazz, and he enjoyed performing on the bandstand where he played alto saxophone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Katherine Brown; his sister, Mary Ann Johns; his first wife, Patricia Ferguson Brown; his son, Trevor Brown; his grandson Sebastien LeMorillon Brown; and stepson Jesse Farbman. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Ann Farbman-Brown; brother, George Brown; son, Chris Brown (Lucy); daughter Patty Lea (Andy); stepdaughter Leah Farbman; and three grandchildren Kaylee Farbman, Alex Lea, and Charlotte Lea.There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, 10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport, CT 06880.
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John Brett
September 17, 2025
To Anyone who knows Harry James Brown,
I used to kid him about his name, especially in light of his own musical journey; Harry James was a renowned trumpet player, and James Brown the godfather of soul. The joining of these two is Harry James Brown, who I am sure appreciated both.
I would venture to guess that many who knew Harry were perhaps like me, in one of the more difficult stretches of life, when he came into the picture.
A remarkable man of many interests, well versed in a great deal of subjects, and a purveyor of new ideas and modalities. He didn´t just read about things, he did them! Among his greatest attributes was curiosity. Harry was endlessly curious about so much, but more importantly, so many.
Harry had the unique ability to meet whoever he came in contact with at their level, whatever that was. His talent for relating to what you were going through was powerful and deeply connecting. I mentioned before Harry´s sense of curiosity which he gleefully passed on to all who were interested. I believe I learned about more things from Harry than I learned in much of my schooling. After all, he had ALL the books you´d ever need in his office.......several of which I´m proud to say brought about meaningful change and growth.
Curiosity, attentiveness, compassion and wisdom. The only thing I haven´t mentioned was connection and Harry was more than well versed in this aspect. I´ve met so many interesting people through Harry, not to mention healers of all kinds.
I think that´s where I´ll leave it. Harry was a healer, a soul healer. I´ll miss him terribly but the gratitude I have for him showing up in my life at such an important time, and what he was able to impart on my journey, that my thoughts of Harry aren´t sad, but rather triumphant for the life force he was and brought to so many.
With great respect and admiration,
John Brett
Mary Swanson
September 14, 2025
He lived life fully with compassion and joy. He will be greatly missed. My sympathy to Ann and the whole family.
John A Grasso
September 12, 2025
My most heartfelt and loving condolenses for your family. You have been a shining light in my life and I thank you for that. You will be sorely mised..
Jai Dev
Rob
September 11, 2025
A true healer and a beautiful spirit ... Thank you, Harry, thank you so very, very much ...
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