Norma Brownell

Brownell, Norma HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. Norma Brownell, 72, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at her residence on Saratoga Street. She resided there with her husband, Malcolm. Norma was born in Hoosick Falls on May 15, 1936, daughter of the late Earl and Helen (Kimball) Brown. She was a graduate of the Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Hoosick Falls except for 22 years when she and her family lived in Delmar, N.Y. Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hoosick Falls for over 50 years. She was very active at the church where she was a past Sunday School teacher for many years and was a member of the women's society. She also was a volunteer for the day care at the First United Church in Hoosick Falls. Norma enjoyed going to garage sales, craft fairs and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. Survivors other than her husband, Malcolm include her daughter, Lynn Bort and husband Dale of Brewerton, N.Y.; her son, Keith Brownell and wife Lisa of Mockville, N.C.; sisters, Ruth Stowell of Hoosick Falls and Marcia Allen of Union City, Calif.; her grandchildren, Elizabeth and Cassandra Brownell, Patrick Bort; step-grandchildren, Jason Bort (Melissa) and Jean VanHoeven (Scott). Norma is also survived by five step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a sister, Joyce Leonard and two brothers, Bruce and George Brown. Funeral services will be Monday, November 3, at 10:00 a.m. from the First Baptist Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will be in the Gerald B. H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, N.Y. Relatives and friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls on Sunday from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church through the funeral home.