Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net> on 17/May/2020 184.88.194.197
Robert Emmett Brown, age 78, of Saranac Lake, died Friday, May 15, 2020
following a brief illness at the University of Vermont Medical Center with his
wife Pat by his side. Born in Olean, New York, on March 16, 1942, he was the son
of Emmett and Ruth (Underwood) Brown. Bob attended high school at the Newburgh
Free Academy Class of 1960, where he was president of the debate team. He
continued his education at Orange County Community College graduating in 1962
with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Rider College, graduating
with a BA Degree in Business Administration in 1964 and Syracuse University with
a Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration in 1965. Following
graduation from Syracuse University Bob was employed at the NYS Alfred Ag & Tech
College Student Services as the Dormitory Director from 1966-1969. He joined the
North Country Community College Faculty in 1969 and worked there until his
retirement in 1996 as a Student Services Advisor and Professor of Social
Sciences, teaching Social Science and Anthropology. Bob is a veteran of the
United States Army serving as Sergeant 1st Class US Army from December 1966 to
September 1968 and was stationed at the US Pentagon Washington, DC, Department
of Secret Intelligence. Bob was the first person in the United States to be
notified that the USS Pueblo was captured by North Korean forces. Bob was very
active in his community serving as Past Master and Chaplain of Whiteface
Mountain Masonic Lodge #789, past president and life member of Saranac Lake Fish
and Game Club, and past president and member of Franklin County Federation of
Fish and Game Clubs. He also served as the Franklin County Delegate to New York
State Conservation, Council Member of the Region 5 Department of Conservation
Advisory Board Community Delegate, served on the Local Prison Advisory Board and
was a NYS Hunter Training Instructor, 45 plus years. Bob married Patricia P.
Patterson on June 19, 1965 in Cuddebackville, New York and together they shared
nearly 55 years of wonderful companionship. Although Bob and Pat never had any
children of their own they were blessed with knowing, intimately, so very many
of Bob’s North Country students, many of whom they continued to share special
memories with over the course of passing years. Bob and Pat have been extremely
active in the Saranac Lake community, having served on the All-America City
committees and as the 1999 Winter Carnival King and Queen. He also very much
enjoyed and was very proud of his work with the Riverwalk. Bob was featured on
pages 10 and 11 of the book Adirondack Faces, by Mathias Oppersdorff, C.1991.
Bob loved hunting and fishing and his Adirondack Mountains. For him it wasn’t
necessarily about bagging that trophy buck or a massive bass, but the pure joy
of watching wildlife, such as a turkey displaying for the favor of a hen. He
eagerly anticipated daily visits from deer to his property, especially one
affectionately named Clipppy. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat of
Saranac Lake, one brother Emmett and wife Debbie of Pittsburgh, PA and several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough
Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions private family
services and burial will take place at Harrietstown Cemetery in Saranac Lake at
the convenience of the family. As per Bob’s wishes, a celebration of Bob’s life
will take place at a later date to be announced once the COVID-19 restrictions
have been lifted. Friends wishing to remember Robert Emmett Brown may make
memorial contributions to the Local Masonic Lodge 789 Charity Fund or the
Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club Youth Activities in care of the funeral home.
Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook
at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com
Robert Emmett Brown, age 78, of Saranac Lake, died Friday, May 15, 2020
following a brief illness at the University of Vermont Medical Center with his
wife Pat by his side. Born in Olean, New York, on March 16, 1942, he was the son
of Emmett and Ruth (Underwood) Brown. Bob attended high school at the Newburgh
Free Academy Class of 1960, where he was president of the debate team. He
continued his education at Orange County Community College graduating in 1962
with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Rider College, graduating
with a BA Degree in Business Administration in 1964 and Syracuse University with
a Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration in 1965. Following
graduation from Syracuse University Bob was employed at the NYS Alfred Ag & Tech
College Student Services as the Dormitory Director from 1966-1969. He joined the
North Country Community College Faculty in 1969 and worked there until his
retirement in 1996 as a Student Services Advisor and Professor of Social
Sciences, teaching Social Science and Anthropology. Bob is a veteran of the
United States Army serving as Sergeant 1st Class US Army from December 1966 to
September 1968 and was stationed at the US Pentagon Washington, DC, Department
of Secret Intelligence. Bob was the first person in the United States to be
notified that the USS Pueblo was captured by North Korean forces. Bob was very
active in his community serving as Past Master and Chaplain of Whiteface
Mountain Masonic Lodge #789, past president and life member of Saranac Lake Fish
and Game Club, and past president and member of Franklin County Federation of
Fish and Game Clubs. He also served as the Franklin County Delegate to New York
State Conservation, Council Member of the Region 5 Department of Conservation
Advisory Board Community Delegate, served on the Local Prison Advisory Board and
was a NYS Hunter Training Instructor, 45 plus years. Bob married Patricia P.
Patterson on June 19, 1965 in Cuddebackville, New York and together they shared
nearly 55 years of wonderful companionship. Although Bob and Pat never had any
children of their own they were blessed with knowing, intimately, so very many
of Bob’s North Country students, many of whom they continued to share special
memories with over the course of passing years. Bob and Pat have been extremely
active in the Saranac Lake community, having served on the All-America City
committees and as the 1999 Winter Carnival King and Queen. He also very much
enjoyed and was very proud of his work with the Riverwalk. Bob was featured on
pages 10 and 11 of the book Adirondack Faces, by Mathias Oppersdorff, C.1991.
Bob loved hunting and fishing and his Adirondack Mountains. For him it wasn’t
necessarily about bagging that trophy buck or a massive bass, but the pure joy
of watching wildlife, such as a turkey displaying for the favor of a hen. He
eagerly anticipated daily visits from deer to his property, especially one
affectionately named Clipppy. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat of
Saranac Lake, one brother Emmett and wife Debbie of Pittsburgh, PA and several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough
Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions private family
services and burial will take place at Harrietstown Cemetery in Saranac Lake at
the convenience of the family. As per Bob’s wishes, a celebration of Bob’s life
will take place at a later date to be announced once the COVID-19 restrictions
have been lifted. Friends wishing to remember Robert Emmett Brown may make
memorial contributions to the Local Masonic Lodge 789 Charity Fund or the
Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club Youth Activities in care of the funeral home.
Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook
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