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Stephen F. Browne

Stephen F. Browne, age 81, of Wilmington, Delaware and formerly of Westport Co. Mayo, Ireland, passed away on March 8, 2022 in Wilmington.

Stephen was a graduate of St. Patrick’s College in Maynooth Co. Kildare, Ireland. He worked in many fields throughout his career including a travel agent for Browne’s Travel, Eire Tours, and was the founder of Hidden Ireland Production. He ended his career as a teacher in Maryland.

Stephen joined many local community organizations through the years. He was an honorary member of the New York Police Department and the Historical Society of Ireland.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Browne. He is survived by his children: Stephen Browne (Andria) and Kathryn Browne (Tim McMullin); grandchildren: Kellie, Stephen, and Theodore; siblings: Tommy Browne (Liz) and Maureen Walsh (Liam); cousin: Ger Browne; and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A viewing will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 2-3:00 pm at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A service will follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ireland at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen’s name can be made to Delaware Hospice at https://www.delawarehospice.org/donate/

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A viewing will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 2-3:00 pm at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A service will follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ireland at a later date.

Condolences

    Terry & Mike DiPresso lit a candle
    03/14/2022 11:48 am
    Sarah and Anton Kilman writes,
    Sending prayers of healing to the Browne family. Love you all!
    03/14/2022 12:00 pm
    Mary O’Donoghue lit a candle and writes,
    My sincere sympathy to Catherine Stephen and all the family Mary
    03/14/2022 12:14 pm
    Olivia Bermingham writes,
    Kathryn hi Im so very sorry for the loss of your dad such hard times .., I remember him do fondly when we’d be in your house was such a lovely kind man . Thinking of you and Stephen and this hard time . Libby Murphy xx
    03/14/2022 12:24 pm
    SAINA JAGNE writes,
    I am so sorry for your loss, Steve. My condolences go out to you and your entire family and I'm praying that God gives you the patience to navigate through this difficult time.
    03/14/2022 12:26 pm
    Daniela Nino lit a candle and writes,
    I was saddened to hear that your father passed away, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Steve. Sending a big hug from Colombia
    03/14/2022 12:40 pm
    Paul Maguire writes,
    Sincere condolences Stephen, Catherine and Family. Nicole and Paul Maguire
    03/14/2022 12:57 pm
    Michelle Pierce writes,
    Steve I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Michelle
    03/14/2022 01:31 pm
    Stephen, Monica Browne and family, Mayfield, Claremorris Co. Mayo Ireland. lit a candle and writes,
    Sincere sympathy to Kathy and Stephen and all the Browne family on the sad passing of Stephen. We have so many memories of Stephen and visiting Kilcock, he was a kind and generous host and a wonderful story teller. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.
    03/14/2022 02:24 pm
    Seán Creighton lit a candle and writes,
    I have so many happy memories of my cousin Stephen. During my teens, I visited Westport annually and had many good times with Stephen in his red sports car. Great days. You will be sadly missed Stephen by your family, siblings and many friends. Rest easy my friend. Seán Creighton. Dublin.
    03/14/2022 03:18 pm
    Hayley Tinkler lit a candle and writes,
    Deepest sympathies to you Kathryn & family. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
    03/14/2022 03:40 pm
    The Browne Family, Ballyglass, Claremoris. Co. Mayo lit a candle and writes,
    We offer our deepest sympathy to Stephen, Kathryn, Tommie, Maureen and all the members of the Browne family on the death of Stephen. We have fond memories of his many visits to our home in Gortaphuill. May he Rest in Peace.
    03/14/2022 06:51 pm
    Peggy Cassidy lit a candle and writes,
    So Sorry for your loss Kathryn condolence to all the family, may your Dad rest in peace
    03/14/2022 08:10 pm
    Kathleen and Kevin Matthews lit a candle
    03/14/2022 08:54 pm
    Michael Greco writes,
    Dear Steve and Family, My deepest condolences and sympathy to you and those your Dad touched. God Bless and may he rest in peace. Love, MG
    03/15/2022 08:16 am
    Jim & Maureen Keane and family Kilmeena , Westport writes,
    Deepest Condolences to Stephen’s family and to Maureen and Tommie his siblings. May he Rest In Peace .
    03/15/2022 09:28 am
    Frank and Christine Browne Westport lit a candle and writes,
    Sincere sympathy to Kathy and Stephen and all the Browne family’s on the sad passing of Stephen.Thinking of you all at this sad time. Rest in Peace Stephen
    03/15/2022 06:50 pm
    Seán, Angela and Margaret Creighton lit a candle and writes,
    Very sorry to hear about cousin Stephen's death. We have great memories of summer holidays in Westport with our Uncle Stephen and his lovely wife Maisie. We had so much fun with our cousins Stephen, Maureen and Tommie. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Rest in peace Stephen.
    03/16/2022 09:14 am
    Sean and Helen Joyce, Carrowholly Westport writes,
    Deepest sympathy to Stephen's family on his passing. Also to Maureen and Tommie his brother and sister here in Westport. Rest in peace.
    03/16/2022 02:05 pm
    Liam & Patricia Gibbons, Westport writes,
    Deepest Sympathy to Stephen’s family on his sad passing & especially to Maureen & Tommie. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
    03/16/2022 02:59 pm
    William Considine lit a candle and writes,
    So sorry to learn of the passing of cousin Stephen😪. I always value our encounters over the years, hearing all Stephen’s wisdom and stories collected from the many experiences that he accumulated across his varied life, in both Ireland and the USA. Deepest sympathies to Kathryn and Stephen Jr and their families, aswell as to his siblings, Tommy and Maureen and their families. Light of Heaven to him🌟. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Uasal.
    03/18/2022 08:06 am
    Maurice Mahon writes,
    Sincere sympathies to Steven, Kathryn and your families. I have many fond memories of Steve when I was growing up. May he rest in peace. Maurice,. Catherine, Eve, Brian and Matthew
    03/18/2022 04:31 pm
    Kathy Madden (Hansbury) lit a candle and writes,
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time,rest in peace Stephen. Condolences from all your Hansbury cousins in Ireland and England.
    03/19/2022 06:13 am

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