Anna Livia Julian Brawn

Anna Livia Julian Brawn Teacher, linguist and award-winning author, died in her sleep on August 6, unexpectedly and to the great shock of the many loved ones she left behind. She was 51. Born in Dublin, Anna spent her early childhood in Africa, then moved to England, where she graduated from University College London with a degree in French and Italian. Anna received her PhD in French linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, where she taught literature and linguistics in the French department until her death. Anna was also a well-known novelist who explored themes around coming out with a humorous and careful eye for the details in everyday life. She is survived by her partner Patti; her two children Asher and Emma; her mother Dympna; her brothers Daniel and Michael; her sister Isabel and the countless friends and students who mourn her passing. A Memorial Celebration of her Life is being held this Saturday, October 6, from 1-5 pm in the Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Avenue, Oakland.