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Merrick Browne Obituary

Merrick Browne February 18, 1926 - June 1, 2009 Resident of Walnut Creek Merrick passed away peacefully with family at his side after a brief illness due to cancer. Merrick leaves behind his wife Kathleen; his children: Yvonne, Michele, Merrick Jr. and Putnam; eight grandchildren; and brothers Ramsay and Godfrey. He was preceded in death by his father Rear Admiral Davenport Browne; mother Katherine Ramsay Browne; and brother Davenport Jr. Merrick graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in Political Science. Merrick wanted to be remembered for his work on the Piedmont School Board as past President and community resident, and as a member of The Bohemian Club, the Sons of the Revolution, The Society of the Cincinnati, The Association of the Naval Aviation, Navy League and The Olympic Club. Merrick had a successful business career in banking, and was well respected and liked by his business associates. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 11 am, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, 94598. He will be dearly missed by all. We love you Dad.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2009.

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Bill Principe

June 9, 2009

Merrick was my friend, and a fine man who was generous with his affections. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. I extend my most sincere sympathy to his family.

June 8, 2009

I was blessed to have bet Merrick surrounded by his naval remembrances and pictures of family. I remember a strong man, with a firm handshake and a gentle smile. In a few brief moments, I knew he was extraordinarily proud of the office he held in his son Merrick's business. He never mentioned his career, only the accomplishments of his children. I could see the great difficulty he had negotiating the steps to his office and knew there was no place he would rather be - unless he could have his entire family with him.
I thank him for the contribution he made so that I might enjoy the freedoms I have. May he rest in the palm of God's hand, find peace through Our Lord, Jesus, and know the love of Mary and all the Saints until reunited with his family. In Christ, Vonne Joyce, Alamo

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