'Such A Sweet Girl:' Wyckoff Native, Cheerleader Killed In Crash

WYCKOFF – Maggie brought a smile to everyone she was around and was a friend to anyone she came in contact with, her friends say.

And she brought cheer during her time at Shore Pride All-Stars, a leading cheerleading group with whom Maggie competed after she was raised in Wyckoff.

Margaret “Maggie” Lynne Browne, 16, died on Tuesday following an ATV accident.

"Our hearts are heavy as we have had to say goodbye to an athlete that we all loved dearly," the cheerleading group said on Facebook.

"We are praying for her family and friends as they grieve the loss of such a sweet girl. It still doesn’t seem real and we will cherish the memories Maggie was part of during her time at Shore Pride."

The crash happened at approximately 6:47 p.m. when a John Deere Gator ATV was traveling northbound on a private asphalt driveway located off of Robinsonville Road in Lewes, Del., according to the Delaware State Police.

The operator attempted to negotiate a left curve at a high rate of speed, at which time the ATV began skidding and exited the east edge of the driveway. As it slid off the roadway, it began to overturn, striking a tree and coming to rest on its roof, police said.

All occupants were ejected from the ATV as it overturned, police said. Four others were injured.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Cpl/1 Andrew Mitchell by calling 302-644-5020. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the Internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com .

Born in Bergen County

Maggie was born on Dec. 1, 2004 in Ridgewood and was the beloved daughter of Dr. David M. Browne and Dr. Monica (Mazza) Browne, the former Upper Saddle River superintendent.

Maggie was a sophomore at Cape Henlopen High School in Delaware, where she participated in the Engineering Pathway, with her eyes on fulfilling her dream of becoming an engineer, according to her obituary from Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium.

A talented athlete, she excelled in track and competitive cheerleading, belonging to the CC Champs of Waldwick and the Shore Pride Allstars of Millsboro.

When not on the mat or at the track, Maggie excelled in the classroom and "had a fierce love of reading, gravitating towards mythology and historical fiction," her obituary said.

"Her passion for books was infectious and she began sharing her love of reading with her nephew Charlie," the obituary said. "She enjoyed music and movies and spending time at the beach with friends."

Maggie cherished time spent with those closest to her most of all. Her spirit was effervescent, her compassion for those around her, humbling, the obituary said.

"While we cannot fathom life without her, we know that she left a little bit of her with everyone she met. Her memory and impact on those she loved unconditionally will be forever remembered," the obituary said.

Maggie's passing "is an insurmountable loss for so many and will leave a void in every life she touched," the obituary said.

Maggie was preceded in death by her grandparents: Linda Mazza and Tom and Margaret “Peg” Browne; and her uncle, TJ Browne. She is survived by her beloved parents: Dr. David Browne of Bermuda and Dr. Monica Browne (Ronald Russian) of Rehoboth Beach, Del.; her sisters: Katherine “Katie” Browne of Rehoboth Beach, Del., Jeanne Browne (Joseph Fullerton) of Fairlawn, and Elizabeth Browne of Bermuda; and her grandfather, Vincent Mazza of Rehoboth Beach, Del.

A walk-through visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins - Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, Del.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Edmond Church, 409 King Charles Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Del.. Interment will be private.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing protocols must be observed and masks must be worn by everyone participating in any aspect of the service.

All who cannot attend the Mass in person are invited to join the services via live streaming by visiting the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBkUj3Am_hZiVsHWAxlgWg

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Maggie’s memory to the Michael J Fox Foundation. Visit michaeljfox.org to submit your donations.

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