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Brian Vaughan Obituary
June 21, 1962 - February 20, 2014
Cary
Brian Charles Vaughan, 51, lately of Amman, Jordan, passed away at his home in Cary on February 20, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 21, 1962 in New York, NY. He graduated from Georgetown University and the post-graduate program at Thunderbird Global School of Management. He devoted his last 20 years to refugee work with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in various positions in Geneva, Pakistan, Tanzania, Namibia, Republic of Congo and, most recently, Jordan and Iraq. Brian is survived by his wife, Angela Evans Vaughan, his children Helena, Aidan, Devin and Quinn, his parents Maryann and Charles Vaughan, brother Christopher Vaughan and his sisters Kathleen Crevasse and Maureen Ruscher.
A memorial celebration of his lfe will be held at 3PM, March 6, 2014 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cary.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Wake County.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.brownwynnecary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Vaughan
September 10, 2014
Dearest Angela and children. It is only today that we heard of Brian's passing. Our hearts go out to you. We have so many good and happy memories of Brian and you all in Tanzania and we were so glad when Brian visited us in Belgrade. Please know that our love and prayers are with you. Anne, Goran and Yva Klaric
Sanjeev Badola
August 1, 2014
Dear Angela,
It is shocking and extremely sad to hear about Brian's passing. We were trying to find you on facebook to reconnect with you guys and just learned about this terrible news. May God give you and the kids courage and strength.
Sanjeev and Krista Badola
Rob Breen
March 24, 2014
So very sad to just learn about Brian. Immediately upon learning of his passing, I pictured him with his quirky sweet smile amid the chaos and turmoil of UNHCR Geneva. My sympathies to all members of his family. He brought joy and good spirits to all.
Judith Urban
March 15, 2014
Dear Angela and children,
We just recently heard of Brian´s passing. We were shocked by this terrible news and are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Judith, Dietrich and Tabitha Urban
Martin Staunton
March 10, 2014
Dear Angela,
Please accept our sincerest condolensces
Martin Staunton and family
(formerly UNHCR Damascus)
Claire Bourgeois
March 6, 2014
Dear Angela, dear children, today, 6th of March,, we have additional thoughts to Brian and to all of you. It was wonderful of having Brian with us in the team in Iraq; his team spirit, support , commitments was inspiring to all of us; he demonstrated so much enthusiams as soon as he can go and see some displaced families and to assess how to respond to their needs. The team is preparing some pictures/video about his stay in Iraq :it will be forwarded to you by the end of the month.
Please presents also my sympathy to his parents, With best regards.Claire
March 5, 2014
Angela and children, I am so sorry for your loss. I went through the Livestrong program with Brian and feel blessed to have known him. He spoke of you all often and with so much love. He was an inspiration to us all and we will miss him.
Becky O'Neal
David Montlick
March 4, 2014
Our deepest condolences. Are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lamacchia Family
March 3, 2014
We are so sorry to all of Brian's loved ones he was an incredible young man
Lena Malas
March 1, 2014
Dear Angela, I am deeply saddened with the news of Brian's passing. May God give you strength at this difficult time. Our thoughts and hearts are with you!! We will pray for you all!!
Yasmine Fahim
March 1, 2014
Dearest Angela, My deepest condolences for your loss. The news deeply sadden us. May your dear husband rest in peace, and may God assist you through this very difficult passage in your life. I am Yasmine, Joumana's sister whom you met in San Francisco.
Layla Fahim
February 28, 2014
Dear Angela, I have kept up with your news through Joumana who always spoke so highly of Brian, his courage and his kindness. I think of you and send you my deepest condolences and my love to you and your family. May you find peace in the memories.
Layla
Becky Lieneman
February 28, 2014
Angela- I went through the LIVESTRONG at the Y program with Brian and was so impressed with his ever present positive spirit and gentleness with all of us. He spoke so highly of his family and I could see the love in his eyes for you and your children. I was glad to finally, briefly, meet you at the cancer center. I think I can speak for everyone when I say we ALL loved him. My life is better for having met him. May god bless you and keep you.
Joumana Fahim
February 28, 2014
My dear Angela, we have been blessed to have had such wonderful men in our lives, even if we lost them young. I have so much love for you, Brian, and your beautiful children. Thinking of you my dear dear friend.
Denise Faisst
February 27, 2014
Dear family,
Brian was part of our live strong family . He Will be missed.
We Will pray for you all.
Doris Gant
February 27, 2014
Dear Kathleen: Words do not suffice in times like these. Know that people care and are sending prayers and comforting words your way. May you find peace.
Doris Gant, Talking Leaves
Hanania Family
February 25, 2014
We are so very sorry to hear about Brian. We are sending you strength to heal and love to keep him close to your hearts. Big big hugs to you all.
February 24, 2014
angela, thinking about you and about brian. this is such sad news. you are a rock.
Ken and Leslie
February 24, 2014
Please know we are holding you close in our hearts and prayers. We are just so sorry, dear Angela.
Pete Bautz
February 23, 2014
Angela, I just heard about Brian's passing today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. While I haven't seen you and Brian in many years, I was always impressed with his optimism and zest for life. I'm sure he's smiling down on us all this very moment.
Firas AlSagban
February 23, 2014
very sad news that we lost Brian..I knew him for a couple of years as a colleague and as my supervisor... he had a lot of knowledge,understanding and kindness.
His battle with Cancer and how he received and dealt with sickness was very courageous and emotional for my personally as my mother was diagnosed with cancer also a few months after him.
my sincere condolences to his brave family.
R.I.P Brian
Nuha othman
February 23, 2014
You will be always remembered in our thoughts
Nune Ryan (Hovhannisyan)
February 22, 2014
You will always be in our memory, dear Brian. My heartfelt condolences to Angela, your wonderful children and to your parents and family.
John B. Parrish
February 22, 2014
I consider myself lucky to have known Brian.
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