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Anne Marie Brown
1935 - 2014
Anne Marie Brown
1935 - 2014
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Anne Brown Obituary
Anne Marie Brown
Anne Marie Brown passed away peacefully at her home Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, after a lengthy illness. Her loving family surrounded her. Anne was born July 14, 1935 in Worcester, MA, to James and Isabella Callahan.
Anne received her undergraduate in Home Economics at Keen State University in Massachusetts. She received her Masters in Education at Boston University. After college, Anne traveled overseas to teach in Germany at the military base. It was there she met the love of her life, Jack, at a carnival. Jack was stationed in Germany by the United States Army. Jack and Anne were married and returned to Fort Ord. Anne taught at Washington Junior High School, and eventually went on to North Salinas High School and taught special education for 25 years. After retirement, Anne was elected to the Salinas High School Board, where she remained for eight years. Anne continued her leadership as a two-year member of the Sacred Heart School Board. Aside from being an avid educator, Anne was also a Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) teacher for 18 years. Anne leaves a legacy in education and leadership. She strived for her students to reach their full potential, and touched the hearts of many young individuals. Anne enjoyed her summers exploring in Yosemite with her family as well as countless roundtrips up and down the coast of California visiting missions. However, no matter where she was or what she was doing, her teacher's hat was always on.
Anne was a proud member of the California Teachers Association (CTA), Catholic Daughters Association, American Association of University of Women (AAUW), and American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
Her husband, Jack Brown who passed Jan. 19, 1988, preceded Anne in death. Her brother, Charles Francis Callahan, also precedes Anne in death.
Anne is survived by her children, Johanna Brown of Salinas, Kathleen (Jim) Gillott of Chualar Canyon, Sharon Brown of Los Gatos, Tricia Brown of Hollister, Jennifer (Rich) Haro of Salinas, and Timothy Brown of Salinas; and grandchildren, Beau, Jack, Adam, Claire, and Brooke Gillott, Catelyn, Evan, Nathan, and Thomas Haro, Elizabeth, Caroline, Joseph, and Anne Fleming.
Anne blessed many lives and will be missed dearly.
Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone St., Salinas, CA 93901.
In memory of our Anne, please wear green to celebrate her Irish soul. Any donations can be made to Parkinson Disease.
Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.
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Dorothy McCarthy Bright
March 12, 2014
Anne was one of my sister's best friends and I got to know Anne through her. She came to our home a number of times and I have many happy memories from those visits. All of the Brown family are in my thoughts and prayers.
scott williams
March 11, 2014
Love you and miss you mrs brown u have taught me so much in high school u will always be n our hearts and loved by many we all miss u so much.
Carolyn Fleming
February 27, 2014
Trish and family - I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking of you.
Carolyn
Greta Molinari
February 23, 2014
Brown Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was introduced to Ann by mother-in-law, Pat Stone, many years ago. Ann Brown = a terrific lady!!!
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Chris Baird
February 23, 2014
Nothing endures but personal qualities.
Walt Whitman
Anne was first class and my champion from the first day she interviewed me for my position with the SUHSD in the summer of 1980. I am blessed to have known her as an educator and a friend. Her love for education never faded. May her family and we all find peace in letting her go from our grasp. We know you will wait for us!
Jerry Smith
February 23, 2014
(Senator) Anne Brown touched thousands of lives in so many ways. Her warm, gentle, sometimes humorous and thoughtful approach towards students and colleagues was truly unique.
She was a leader in the best sense by empowering those around her and by making anyone she talked to feel special. She led with courage as a teacher, and after retirement, with her service on the school board. Hundreds of us love and will truly miss her.
The Fleming Family
February 22, 2014
God bless you and keep your Irish eyes smiling!! With love
Judy Bunker
February 22, 2014
I will miss our Birthday card trades. Mrs. Brown you were one of a kind I Thank God I had the pleasure of knowing you and all your kids. Don't know what us Bunkers would of done without the Brown family.We love you all.
Ray & Linda Luna
February 22, 2014
Dear Tim and Family,Ann was so special on all levels. Giving 100% always. I will remember the early years at the pool. Much love and fond memories. Uncle Ray
Lillian Lopez
February 21, 2014
My Deepest Sincere Condolences To All Of Anne's Family ,She Will Be Deeply Missed, I Already Have So Many Memories Of Her Dr.Appts.And Our Days And Nights, Im Trully Saddened And Will Miss Her Deeply, Her Memory Lives Inside Me Forever, Thank U To U All For Giving Me The Honor Of Taking Care Of Such A Wonderful Lady,,Always in My HEART I Love U Anne U. Are Now Resting In Heaven With Our Father,,,, It Was Trully An Honor Taking Care Of Such A Beautiful, Loved, Lady,, YOURS TRULLY LL...
Eddie Lomboy
February 21, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. Tim, I wish I could be at the service, but I'm in Texas for work. I'll call when I'm back.
Doris Richards
February 21, 2014
Mrs. Brown was my Home Economics teacher at Washington Junior High around 1967. I absolutely loved her! She was one of my most favorite teachers ever! She taught me so much more about life than just Home Economics. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I will never forget this great lady.
Carol Caetano
February 21, 2014
Who didn't love Anne Brown? She was a huge supporter of Everett Alvarez High School and Mission Trails ROP. I always saw Anne at our events. She loved the students and was accessible to the staff. She listened to you and valued what you had to say. She was a true educator. Anne, there is a special place for you in Heaven. Thank you for being a blessing to those who knew you. God bless you and your family.
Cyndee Cook-McGovern
February 20, 2014
She was like a 2nd mother to all of us Cook Girls, growing up. Cook kids and Brown kids of Bellarmine! Love you Mrs. Brown!
Carmen&Mike Huerta
February 20, 2014
My condolences to the Brown family. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Anne Brown, however my sister spoke of Anne and said that she was a very kind and loving person who will be missed by all her knew her.May God guide her safely home,
Paul MacDonald
February 20, 2014
My prayers are with the Brown family during this time. Anne, you 'made a difference'!
Carolyn Sanders
February 20, 2014
To Anne's family, I am sorry for your loss but all you and all of her friends will have wonderful memories. She is now with the love of her life, together again, forever.
Sincerely, Sonny and Carolyn Sanders
barbara Boronda
February 19, 2014
she was my favorite teacher in high school. she pushed me more than any teacher did. she was great at what she did. my prayers and thoughts go out to her family.
Irene Merrill
February 19, 2014
I had the great interacting with Anne on educational issues here, and her presence at the NSHS Top 100 dinner was always vital to our Rotary Club - even after she stepped down from the board. She always had that Irish twinkle in her eye. She will be missed.
MaryAnn Kaminskis
February 19, 2014
Dear Brown Family,
The world has lost a very special lady! Sincere sympathy from the whole Kaminskis family. Prayers and warm thoughts for all of you.
Carolyn L. Cleaves
February 19, 2014
Mrs. Brown, Anne was one of those great ladies I have ever known. During my time at La Paz Middle School she was always at events, while her spirit and encouragment of the students, staff was felt by all. While attending school board meetings for La Paz she would always publicly comment on the success and progress the school and students were making. The students of Salinas, the staff of Salinas Union High School District as well as the community were so very lucky to have her as their advocate.
Jesusita AKA Jessica Gutierrez
February 19, 2014
My thoughts and prayers for The Brown Family . Mrs. Brown was a wonderful person. I enjoyed speaking with her at the Salinas School Board Meetings and with the Salinas Youth Comminsoner's. I will always have fond memories. My deepest condolences.
Sharon DeMoor
February 19, 2014
Anne was such a special person. I will always remember her fondly and will smile when I think of her. She was such an asset to our schools and our community. Our thoughts and prayers to her family.
Shari Starr
February 19, 2014
Mrs. Brown was one of my all time favorite teachers. I am so sorry for your loss. She touched so many lives and was an amazing lady.
Donna Teresa
February 19, 2014
Dear Brown Family,
My deepest sympathy. Anne was one of the rare ones. She was wise, she was kind and she was loving. In conversation, she was always so positive and always gave the best advice. This community was always better because she was a part of it. a real treasure in the teaching profession. She was so proud of her family. I'll miss you Anne.
February 19, 2014
Mrs. Brown was a great lady. I would always enjoy her visits and long talks at NSHS. The Brown Family was bless with one of God's greatest gifts. Thank you for sharing with us. My prayers are with you now and in the days to come.
Love in Christ,
Hope Cruz
NSHS
Denise Rathbun Ambrosini
February 19, 2014
To The Brown Family:
As you know the entire Rathbun Family is so sorry to hear of Anne's passing. We so loved her and Jack. Anne was a very special educator, her teacher's hat was never off. We can all take comfort in knowing she is now back with Jack in that beautiful mission in the sky.
Students on the first day of school
February 19, 2014
Anne was one of the finest ladies I have ever known. It was amazing to be with her and have so many people come to greet her with a hug and kiss. The student, staff and community of Salinas was so very lucky to have her as an advocate for our children.
I will miss you Anne,
Lila Cann
Melissa Singleton
February 18, 2014
So sorry to here of Mrs. Brown's passing. I was an aide in one of her classes at NSHS. I have to say I learned something new from her every day. She was an amazing teacher and person and will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayer are with your family.
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