Birth date: Jun 25, 1949 Death date: Jan 27, 2019
Sarah Jane (Barrett) Brown, 69 of Methuen, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Boston Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Robert D. Brown, to whom she was married for 47 years. Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts on Ju Read Obituary
Dear Ellisa, Joey, Evan, Alex and family members,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember well her smiling face at so many birthday parties for Evan and Alex, and at the wedding. Wishing you all wonderful memories of Sarah. Love, Auntie Carol Hering-Baechle & Robert Baechle
You are all in our prayers! Much love~Gail & Gracie
So sorry for your loss. Sarah was such a sweet, kind person. She encouraged me whenever I saw her. She will be greatly missed!!
THE TIMELESS MAN
by Sarah Jane Barrett Brown
Looking through her window lace
with brew in hand she watched
each morning as he left his home
more faithful than a clock.
Looking through her window lace
sitting in her chair
She considered where he’s going
and what he leaves behind.
His wool brimmed hat and long grey coat
the timeless man—refined.
Looking through her window lace
caught in the rush of time
No recognition in this race
No smell the roses—no hand shakes
Until she heard the man next door
sitting back— She felt secure.
But the timeless man was not.
The world kept going, he got old
And behind the lace she sat
Wishing she had met her rock
the man with the wool brimmed hat.
NOTE: After Sarah’s father Thomas Barrett passed away an elderly neighbor of Thomas, who had never actually met Thomas, confided the following to Sarah:
Every day from behind her “window lace”, this neighbor would observe Thomas, “the man with the wool brimmed hat” going to and coming from work. Daily, without varying—“more faithful than a clock”— he would perform this ritual with dignity and serenity. Without ever having met him, he became “her rock” due to his steadfast, unchanging routine — a beautiful demonstration of a husband and father’s devotion and love in providing for his family.
Many years later Sarah put pen to paper to record this beautiful memory of her father.
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Sarah's death! She was loving and a special friend who will be dearly missed! Pearl Khoury
Sarah will be dearly missed by many, many friends.
With Love, to the family of the most Humble person I have ever known........
