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Susan Brown Obituary
She leaves a son, William J. Brown and his close friend Jennifer McGinnis of Rockville, Md., a sister, Carol A. Brown and a brother, William T. Brown, both of Worcester.
Susan was born in Worcester, daughter of the late William J. and Helen J. (Mackie) Brown and has lived in Worcester all her life. She attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Ascension High School in 1964 and Fitchburg State College in 1968.
Susan was a special education teacher in the Worcester Public Schools where she taught for 39 years, retiring last year. She was a longtime active member of Christ the King Parish where she was a former president of its Women's Guild and a religious education teacher. She was also a member of the Worcester Athletic Club and the Education Association of Worcester.
Susan will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her family would like to thank the staff at St. Vincent Hospital, and the VNA Care Network including its hospice nurses for the skilled and compassionate care she received during her recent illness.
Calling hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, are Friday, August 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday, August 30 from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.
Flowers may be sent or donations may be made to VNA Care Network, 120 Thomas St., Worcester 01608.
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan Brown
Carol and Jim Rafferty
August 30, 2008
Carol, Bill and Billy:
We were so sad to hear about Sue; every memory we have of her is a happy one. The Brown Family and 1 Rich Street was my second home for so many years.
You are all in our prayers...
PAT RAFFERTY
August 30, 2008
Billy - I WORKED WITH YOUR MOM - SHE WAS A WONDERFUL WOMAN. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU MOURN YOUR LOSS AND CELEBRATE HER LIFE.
Eric Radzik
August 29, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tom Sullivan
August 29, 2008
Steven Sondheim once wrote that all we leave behind in this life is "children and art". I never met Sue, but I know her son, and he stands as a testament to the fact that Sue's time on this earth was surely well spent. I have no doubt that she was immensely proud of the fine gentleman that he has become. I am saddened that I never got to know Sue, but I am proud to call her son my friend. Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Weston
August 29, 2008
My dear cousins..........Carol and Billy,
There are no words to say, my heart is broken and so is the rest of the "Mackie Clan". Sue was and is a vital part of our family how can this be.
Sue made us laugh Patty was so close to her and she wants you to know this and misses her so.
We will always as always, be here for you both and for Bill & Jen.
We send our love and hold our memories of Sue close to our heart.
Love,
Carol & Steve Weston the the whole Mackie Family
Elizabeth Darr
August 29, 2008
Sue's death has come as a great shock. She was a favorite in our aqua exercise class on Saturday mornings, with her signature cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee. She and I had great fun discussing our grown children and sympathizing about how difficult it is to have them so far from us.
My condolences to the family. Please know she will be sorely missed by our Saturday group.
bobby o'brien
August 29, 2008
I guess I knew Sue for as long as I can remember. My prayers and those of my family are with you all at this sad time. RIP
Peter and Betty Fyrberg
August 29, 2008
Dear Billy and family,
Your Mom was so proud of you and was a wonderful,joy-filled woman. Her laugh was contagious and she brightened everyone's life.We miss her now and will miss her at Christmas especially as she was always an integral part of our yearly parties. She will be missed and always remebered as the life and light of the party. Our lives will be dimmer now. May your happy memories help you through this most difficult time. God Bless you and give you strength.May she rest in a well deserved peace.
Helen White
August 28, 2008
Dear Bill, Carol and Billy
My thought and prayers are with each of you. Sue was my dearest and longest friend... a 50 year friendship. I was so lucky to have her as a friend and I will miss her terribly. Love, Helen
Peter Stevens
August 28, 2008
Bill, Carol & Billy,
My heartfelt thoughts and ongoing prayers are with each of you with your loss of your dear sister and mother. While I hadn't seen Susan in many years, I have absolutely wonderful memories (that I will always treasure) of Susan (and all of your family) being so caring, loving and giving to me in my youth. I hope in the days ahead that each of you will find great comfort in all of your wonderful memories of Susan. I will think of her often and smile. My thoughts are with each of you during these difficult days.
Peter Stevens
Marion Bergin
August 28, 2008
Dear Billy, Carol, and Bill,
My heart is over flowing with sadness that our cheerful chatty Irishwoman is no longer around to make us laugh. There are so many memories flowing in, as I am sure there are with you.
Love and my prayers are with you.
Marion
you. You are all in my prayers.
Love and God Bless
Marion
Roger Dubuque
August 28, 2008
Bill and Billy:
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger & Joyce Dubuque
Pat Torrey
August 28, 2008
Bill, Carol and Uncle Bill,
I'm so sorry and am so sad. I was impacted by her lessons and thoughtfulness constantly. Yesterday I went to the Sandy River and sat with Joe and thought of so many great memories. She was my den mother, my ‘mom’ at your house and instrumental in the adult I’ve become. I remember her conviction about me not following a military path. Her line was, ‘Patrick Torrey, you don’t like anyone telling you what to do, how do you think you would do with everyone telling you what to do?’ I thought of her the day I started my own business and realized how right she was. My thoughts and love are with you all.
Love,
Pat
joan oneil
August 28, 2008
to the family of sue brown, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. we had the absolute pleasure of working with sue at worc public schools for many years.....she was a wonderful person and we will miss her terribly...joan oneil and marie hight
Kate McCarthy
August 28, 2008
Bill,
I am so sorry about your Mom. She's a great woman. You're all in my thoughts.
Helene Freed
August 28, 2008
Carol, Bill and Billy,
I am so so sad. Sue and I had so many wonderful times together. I remember our first "vacation" to Cape Cod with the Billy, Sharon and Dan and then so many others. I cry with
you. I pray that your memories will help sustain you through these very sad days.
Love,
Helene and Larry
The Torreys
August 28, 2008
Our hearts are with you.
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