Sam Gehyarlee Browne, made his transition on May 20, 2024, at the Mass General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He was born on November 09, 1968, to Gormah & Korpou Gahyarlee, raised in Harbel , Margibi County- Liberia . His parents were Esther and Joseph Browne. He grew up in a neighborhood of interconnected family and kinsmen, which led to his deep value for family and family ties. As it is said, “It takes a village to raise a child”
He started his primary education at the Harbel Public School in Firestone, Margibi County in 1977. Upon completing his elementary education, he matriculated to the Booker Washington Institute in Kakata to complete his Junior and Senior High School Education in 1985. Later, he enrolled at the Nathan E. Gibson High School in Monrovia in the quest to sit for the West African Exams since he had the anticipation of enrolling at the University of Liberia from there, he completed his secondary education in 1989.
Upon graduation, the Civil War erupted, which resulted in the closure of all universities. He engaged in business activities, served as the Secretary for refugees in Guinean helping to unite them with their families in Liberia. In 2002, he moved back to Liberia and enrolled at the University of Liberia for a semester but had to drop out due to continuous closure. Sam Travel to the USA and landed in the State of RI in 2005 and started his educational journey at new. He obtained certificates in Computer and Accounting courses at the International Institute but was never satisfied. In 2011 he enrolled at the CCRI and obtained an AA Degree in Accounting in 2013. His interest grew bigger, so he enrolled at the RI College in 2014 later walking the stage proudly with a BSc., in Accounting and Auditing in 2017. Education became a pivotal part of Sam’s life, and his quest was never filled. He went on to attend the Johnson and Wales University and again came out shining in 2020, with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration & Accounting.
He was an astute Accountant, an auditor, and an Associate Member, of the Certified Fraud Examination (CFE), Rhode Island Charter. Sam was a dedicated and detail-oriented administrator, with over ten years of experience in financial analysis, risk assessment, compliance, and auditing.
He served in several positions both in the private and public sectors in Liberia and the United States of America. He served as Financial Analyst at PNC Bank in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He was also a Tax Consultant at the International Institute, Internal Revenue Service, USA; Tax Preparer at US Tax Service in Rhode Island; Tax Audit Associate, Investment Asset Servicing, Westborough, MA.
Sam was a gentle soul, a Christian believer, a loving husband, caring father, family oriented, friend to many and very hard working. He always showed gratitude and had a smile and conversational charisma that impacted the lives of those who had the opportunity to meet him when he engaged in conversations. He was kind, respectful and always willing to lend a hand. He enjoyed watching sports and listening to CNN. The Boston Celtics was his favorite NFL Team, He also loved to read and participate in community development activities. He was a Teacher in the Providence School Department where he shared his knowledge, Sam was an astute accountant and education was very pivotal in his household. He was hopeful about the future and was looking forward to doing a lot more prior to his demise.
Sam G. Browne leaves to mourn and cherish his memory, his beautiful, loving, and caring wife Mrs. Precillar Gbolor Browne, his children, Sam Bush, Samray Gehmenie, Elijah Goodwin and adopted son Terrance. His siblings: aunts, uncles, nieces; nephews; cousins; In-laws, a host of other relatives; colleagues, and friends in the United States and Liberia. He will be remembered by his strong commitment to his family, his positive energy and love for having good times with family and friends, he will be sorely missed. His memory will forever be in our hearts.
Mr. Edmund Zar-Zar Bargblor is an Educator. He is a graduate of Cottington University, Liberia; Howard University Washington, D.C, and Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. He is a former President of the African Catholic Community of Rhode Island and Former Grand Knight of Council 73, Knights of Columbus, Former Deputy Managing Director of the National Port Authority of Liberia, NPA. He is a graduate of Bishop Carroll High School, Liberia.
The author is grateful to Madame Rebecca Dine-Nyeswa, and Mrs. Precillar Gbolor Brown, (wife of the deceased) , for providing relevant information that helped for the successful completion of this Tribute. The author can be contacted at:[email protected]
