Alice W. Browne

ALICE W. BROWNE
ITHACA - Alice W. Browne died peacefully in her sleep at Oak Hill Manor on October 23, 2008. She was born Alice Elizabeth Whalen in Ithaca on July 6, 1915, the daughter of Jeremiah J. and Ellen Walsh Whalen. She attended Immaculate Conception School and was a 1933 graduate of Ithaca High School, where she was captain of the girls' basketball team and voted "most athletic".
Alice was married to Robert L. Browne for 48 years until his death in 1984. She is survived by their children, Richard M. Browne (Conchita) of West Chester, PA, David A. Browne (Joy Fillman) of Novato, CA, and Susan B. Williams (Bill Petrillose) of Ithaca; grandchildren, Connie Browne (Hans) Jorgensen of Atlanta, Caitlin and Jesse Browne of Novato, CA, and Stacy Williams of Boston.
She is also survived by her brother, Robert M. (Claire) Whalen of Poughkeepsie; sister-in-law, Jo Whalen of Bonifay, Florida; a beloved niece and several nephews and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, John J. Whalen and Edward M. Whalen.
Alice worked at GLF (later Agway) when it was headquartered in Ithaca, and at Cornell University until her retirement in 1978. She enjoyed traveling, reading, watching vintage movies, and being involved in projects around her home. She had a good sense of humor, and particularly enjoyed going out with friends and family. She took care of her parents and husband during their illnesses, and was nurturing and supportive of other family members.
Alice was a lifelong communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. A Catholic mass was held Monday, October 26, at the home of her son, Richard Browne, in West Chester, PA. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery with her husband and parents.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful people at Oak Hill Manor who caringly tended to her every need for the last 7 months of her life. Alice will be missed by her family, friends, and the many whose lives she touched over the years. May she rest in peace.