Sharon A. Brazell

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. Sharon A. Brazell, 57 of Clifton Park, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2005 at her residence surrounded by her loving family after an 18 month battle with cancer. Sharon was born January 20, 1948 in Troy, N.Y. and was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Grimmick. She attended St. Augustine's School in Lansingburgh and was a graduate of the former Kevney Memorial Academy. Sharon was the owner of Brazell's Grocery in Niskayuna, co-owner of Brazell Appraisal and Brazell Realty. She also worked for several years at BOCES and St. Mary's Church in Waterford. Sharon was a member of the Schenectady Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the American Legion Mohawk Post 1450 in Halfmoon and she was a communicant of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park. Sharon's passion in life was being a mother and grandmother. In Heaven she will help God look after all the children. Sharon is survived by her loving and devoted husband Daniel Brazell; two loving daughters and their husbands, Kelly and John Center and Brigid and Mark Schaepkens; one dear brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Noreen Grimmick; and a dear sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Paul Shepard; three precious grandchildren, Conner Center, Odin and Ryan Schaepkens. Sharon is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the kind, loving and caring staff at N.Y. Oncology and Community Hospice of Saratoga for all there help in Sharon's last moments. Funeral services to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 8:15 a.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park followed at 9:00 a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorials in Sharon's name may be made to St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065.