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Donald Browne Obituary
Donald R. Browne, 86, of Palmerton, passed away Friday, August 2 at Scenic View Personal Care Home, Towamensing Twp. He was the husband of the late Linda R. (Focht) Browne.
He graduated from Lehigh University as a mechanical engineer, and went on to work for both the New Jersey Zinc Co. and Durkee Foods. He finished his career as a plant manager for Hood & Co.
Don was a former member of the boards of directors of Palmerton Hospital and Palmerton Memorial Park Association, and a member of F&AM Lodge 440, Slatington.
He enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, photography, woodworking, fixing all manner of things, and rooting for Lehigh football.
Born in Reading, Don was a son of the late Ray and Grace (Spatz) Browne.
Survivors: Sons Bradley and wife Xiao Fei, Chris and wife Kellie; grandchildren Victoria Silfies and husband Aaron, Liam; great-grandson Chase Silfies; brother Barry and wife Sharon.
Services: Call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 at T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave, Palmerton. Private service and burial will take place in Laureldale Cemetery, Reading.
Contributions: Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Ste 100, Allentown 18103.
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Tim Williams
August 13, 2024
If I had a list of the favorite people in my life it wouldn't be that long and Don and Linda Browne would be at the top of it. They were the young, hip new couple on the block and seemed to stay that way for the next fifty years. I looked forward to seeing them everytime I visited Palmerton. I will miss both of them dearly. Rest in peace, free from pain, reunited with love.
Jack and Pam Scott
August 7, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
valerie straup
August 7, 2024
Don and Linda were the first friends whom I met in Palmerton when my husband, Jeff, and myself. moved here. Our friendship began when they took in a stray called "Buster." Linda and I walked several miles together with Buster and my dogs. After a while, I came to meet Don. As time passed along with many years, I came to realize that Don and Linda were a very unique couple. They were without a doubt the most wonderful couple I ever met in my lifetime. They were perfectly matched, and were admired and appreciated by the people who knew them. Our loss of their physical selves is indeed sad, but I know that Don feels great joy as he is united with his dearly loved, Linda. I will remember you both, for always.
Enzo Pezzaniti
August 4, 2024
Don, thank you thank you for being the wonderful person you always were. Both you and Linda. Rest in peace until we meet again my friend, thank you for all the wonderful years of being the great neighbor...
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