Montpelier, VT George "Coach" Brown, 93, passed away April 19, 2015. He was born in White Plains, NY on April 11, 1922 to George M. Brown and Ethel Drennan Brown. "Coach" grew up in Scarsdale, NY, attended Temple University then enlisted in the Army Air Force during WWII. After the war, he finished his education at Syracuse University where he had an outstanding college football career. To his last days he was an avid fan of all Syracuse sports. George was a teacher and coach in the Montpelier Public School system from 1952 to 1992. He coached the high school football team to three state championship titles and the basketball team to one runner up title. His quote was "I was blessed with great kids". He coached the first Vermont Shrine football team in 1954, as well as numerous junior high and recreation league teams. He was also the Recreation Director for the city of Montpelier and established the first Senior Citizens Center. He belonged to several educational and high school athletic organizations, and was a past president of the Vermont Coaches Organization. The Coach was involved in sports throughout his life, and remained active late in life through the Vermont Green Mountain Senior Games, serving on the steering committee and competing in National Senior Olympics Games. He was very proud of his adopted Green Mountain State and loyal to Montpelier and its schools and especially the kids who still call him "coach" even after they are retired! George was predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Brown and his brother Andrew and by his first wife of 58 years, Leatrice. He leaves behind his current wife, Barbara Nelson Brown and her children and grandchildren. He also leaves his two sons, William (Karen) of Callawassie Island, SC, and Robert (Jacquie) of Bel Air, MD. He is also survived by grandchildren, Meredith Gendron, San Rafael, CA, and Alex Brown of Big Sky, MT, as well as a special little buddy, great grandson Jack. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family per his wishes. Interment will be held at the Green Mount Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice or in the form of just "Good Memories Shared". Arrangements are in the care of Guare & Sons/Barber & Lanier Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT.