Kathryn Brown Credit: Courtesy Kathryn “Kate” Brown, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a brief illness. She was born on May 7, 1952, in Kittery, Maine, to Howard “Ted” and Margaret Farrow and came to Vermont to attend Champlain College — and, true to her loyal spirit, she never left the Green Mountain State she came to love. For 30 years, Kate built a remarkable career at Verizon, holding a variety of positions in construction and finance. She was known for her strong work ethic, quick mind and unwavering dedication — always giving 100 percent to every challenge she took on. After retiring, she continued to share her talents and creativity as manager of the Vermont Gift Barn. Never one to rest for long, she also founded a women’s financial group and volunteered as treasurer for her homeowners’ association. Kate embodied kindness, courage and wit. She had an extraordinary eye for color and a gift for home decorating that brought warmth and beauty to every space she touched. A dependable neighbor and friend, she never hesitated to lend a helping hand — from bringing in mail to shoveling out mailboxes and dragging in recycle bins. She believed in doing what was right, finding the good in every situation and making life brighter for those around her. She loved the simple joys of community life — watching local Little League and school basketball games with the Jarvis family, dining out with friends, catching a show at the Flynn, and enjoying ice cream at the Village Scoop. A lover of adventure, Kate traveled to places such as Paris and Ireland, eager to learn and explore. She especially cherished putting together care packages for her grandson in college, a reflection of her enduring generosity and love for family. Kate’s fondness for animals, reading, classic Mustangs and mah-jongg added even more color to her vibrant life. Kate’s proudest accomplishment was being a great parent and grandmother. She was a constant source of love, support, encouragement and joy to others. She will be remembered for her big and generous heart, caring nature, strength, seeing the positive in situations, and her ability to make every space — and every person — better just by being there. She is survived by her son, Graham Dewyea, and his wife, Victoria Dewyea; daughter, Brandon Dewyea, and her partner, Tim Sokol; grandson, Tracen Duke; brother, Gary, and his family; cousin Suzanne Morrill and her daughters, Kaetlyn Roberts and her family, and Kendra Bolton; cousins Lynn Desharnais and Jane Morrill-Winter and their families; and her beloved dog, Mica. The family would like to express our deepest gratitude and sincere thanks to the outstanding staff at the McClure Miller Respite House for Kate’s wonderful care in her final days and the comforting support given to the family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in Kate’s honor to the American Cancer Society, an organization she proudly supported. The post Obituary: Kathryn “Kate” Brown, 1952-2026 appeared first on Seven Days. ...read more read less