Henderson, Cecelia Ann "Ceil/CeAnn" SCHENECTADY Cecelia Ann "Ceil/CeAnn" Henderson was called home on Sunday, February 23, 2014 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Eva Brandow. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Robert, of 52 years; four sons, David, Steven, Brian and Robbie Henderson all of Schenectady; 11 siblings, Rose (Pete) Harrell, Fran Jeffress, Betty Cheeks, Linda Brandow, retired Police Sergeant Robert (Marie) Brandow, and Jack, Jr. (Vickie) Brandow all of Schenectady, Barbara (Buddy) Williams of Colonie, Dolores (Claude) Joyner of Temple Hills, Md., Jacqueline (Aaron) Clindinin of Pattersonville, Ron (Charlene) Brandow of Nassau, and Charmaine (Lamont) Truttling of Glenville; several brothers and sisters-in-law, Mutual "Red" (Naomi) Henderson, Sally Weston, Leila Wilson, Ernest (Iola) Henderson, Richard Henderson, and Roberta Wilson; and a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Lights Funeral Home, 1428 State St, Schenectady. Service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Lights Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 1241 State St., Schenectady. Interment follows at Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the City Mission of Schenectady, Website Response, PO Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301.
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May you continue to watch over all of us family and friends and may you R.I.P. Aunt Cecelia and I love and miss you
Heather Warwick
March 7, 2014
I worked with Ceil for numerous years at OASAS and its predecessor agencies. She was a beautiful human being with unconditional compassion. My prayers are with the Henderson family on their loss of one terrific lady.
Marcia Oliveri
March 4, 2014
With Sympathy David, Hearts can feel what words cannot express and my heart is with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Your Friend Forever! Be Blessed! KTJ - Charlotte, NC
March 3, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Henderson family. I worked with Ceil at DSAS/OASAS for a number of years. There was never a more kind, patient and caring person. A very sweet soul. Rest in peace, Ceil.
Elizabeth Trapani
March 2, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cecilia. I did not know the lady personally, but I can see her goodness, as passed down to her son, Brian, whom I consider a friend. She must truly have been a wonderful wife, sister, mother and friend. I cannot attend the wake, as my family will be celebrating the 97th birthday of my dear mother, who passed away in September 2012. My mother will always remain present in our lives, and this is our way of giving her thanks. Cecilia will always be present in your lives, and I encourage you to find a similar manner to honor her each year. It will bring you comfort. It will bring Cecilia joy. Believe it.
Joseph Grygas
February 28, 2014
Aunt Ceann will be greatly missed,she was a very special lady with a good heart. Thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Bob and Son's.
Rose M. Henderson
February 28, 2014
In Sympathy
Fran, Henderson Family, Brandow Family
The inevitability of life always is disconcerting. Hearing words of comfort,Seems to comfort only the speaker.
Yet to live life
In all its facets
We must embrace all the inevitabilities, Keep the faith
And,
May the force be with you....
Arthur Thomas
February 28, 2014
I was glad to have known Ms. Cecelia. She was a warm and caring woman. Her kind spirit will live on in all who knew her.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
With love and remembrance,
The Pearsons and Robinsons
February 28, 2014
My thoughts and prays go out to the family.
Pat Kershaw-Vann
February 27, 2014
To:Bobby,Sons, and the Brandow & Wilson
Families;
Ce Ann was a wonderful person, wife and mom. My Prayers are with you all.
Please take comfort in knowing that she is with her Heavenly Father now.
May God Bless and Keep you.
Barbara Thompson-O'Neal
February 27, 2014
Uncle Robert, David, Steven, Brian & Robbie,
Losing someone is never easy. Extending deepest sympathy for you in your loss. Aunt CeAnn was a very special woman indeed. She will be sadly missed along life's way, but
quietly remembered everyday. Lean on your faith and try to accept that God has a bigger purpose for us.
Yvette & Marlon Gedeon
February 27, 2014
June Jorgensen
February 27, 2014
So sad to hear of Ceil's passing...One special lady. Had a lot of laughs with her at OASAS...She will be missed ...RIP Ceil..God Bless you and your family!
June Jorgensen
February 27, 2014
What a wonderful lady....warmest thoughts to the family...RIP Ceil.
Terry Jackson
February 27, 2014
So sorry to learn of Ceil's passing - we had many fun times at NACC/DACC/OASAS etc. together over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Wilson
February 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of CEANN'S passing,Ifeel like i lost another family member.our families always had good times together,I will always remember Uncle Jack and Aunt EVA, all my love to the family Jack mortensen (Aunt Mary's son)
JACK MORTENSEN
February 27, 2014
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