April 2026, Mpls, MN – Michael Dennis Browne, acclaimed poet and librettist, loving husband and father, and adored granddad, died at age 85 on March 29. He died peacefully and was surrounded by family.

Michael Dennis Browne was born on May 28, 1940 in Walton-on-Thames, England. He attended St. George’s College, Hull and Oxford Universities and graduated with a BA in Swedish and French. He came to the United States in 1965 as a Fulbright Scholar where he attended the Univers

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The funeral will be on May 15, 11 am, at the The Church of St. Cecilia 2357 Bayless Pl, St. Paul, MN 55114 with visitation at 10 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Hospice, 7019 Lynmar Lane Edina, MN 55435, where Michael was so lovingly cared for in his final days. Donations are also welcome to support Unidos MN Education Fund, 1515 E Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407.

April 2026, Mpls, MN – Michael Dennis Browne, acclaimed poet and librettist, loving husband and father, and adored granddad, died at age 85 on March 29. He died peacefully and was surrounded by family.

Michael Dennis Browne was born on May 28, 1940 in Walton-on-Thames, England. He attended St. George’s College, Hull and Oxford Universities and graduated with a BA in Swedish and French. He came to the United States in 1965 as a Fulbright Scholar where he attended the Univers

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The funeral will be on May 15, 11 am, at the The Church of St. Cecilia 2357 Bayless Pl, St. Paul, MN 55114 with visitation at 10 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Hospice, 7019 Lynmar Lane Edina, MN 55435, where Michael was so lovingly cared for in his final days. Donations are also welcome to support Unidos MN Education Fund, 1515 E Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407.

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