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Ethel Brennan Obituary

Brennan, Ethel M. "Spook"
Rochester / Lakeland, FL: Died of natural causes Thursday, August 7, 2008 at age 89. Predeceased by her husband, Jack "Whitey" Brennan. Survived by her children, Richard Brennan of Leesburg, FL, and Patricia (Stephen) Nowicki; 2 granddaughters, Karen (Scott) Butcher, and Carly (Tom) Tisa; 4 great-grandchildren, Morgan Bess, Steven Butcher, Jason and Brian Tisa. Ethel enjoyed knitting and sewing, and was an avid golfer and bowler. Her family would like to thank the staff at Baird Nursing Home for the kindness and care shown during her stay.
Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements by Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Aug. 10, 2008.

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Chuck Lanning

August 12, 2008

Patti,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Mark & Karen Zempel

August 10, 2008

We were very sorry to hear of our Aunt's passing. We lost contact through our parents many years ago, but have fond memories of early childhood and how wonderful she and Uncle Jack were. We are very sorry for your loss.

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