Photo courtesy of Rigby Harting and Hagan Funeral Home - Media
Media, Pennsylvania
May 1, 1927 – Apr 25, 2020 (Age 92)
Mary Rose Beetlestone Brown
May 1, 1927- April 25, 2020
Mary Rose Brown of Riddle Village, Media, PA passed away of complications of the
Corona Virus on April
25, 2020 one week before her 93rd birthday.
Mary was born on May 1, 1927 in Morristown, NJ, the daughter of Guy Clarke and
Lena Maude
Beetlestone. She was raised in Baltimore, MD and graduated from The Bryn Mawr
College in 1949 and then
received an MBA from the Wharton School, of the University of PA in 1955.
After graduation, she worked in marketing research for DuPont at their Experimental
Station in Wilmington,
DE.
In 1956, she wed Donald Edward Brown, whom she met at Wharton and raised her
family in Bryn Mawr, PA before returning to work
as the Middle School Science Coordinator for the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pa
from 1972-1987.
Mary was a very committed and deeply religious woman who also had a passion for
education. She was
a very active member of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church for over three decades
and became a
member of the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church when she and her husband moved to
Riddle Village.
She enjoyed summer vacations in Avalon NJ, as well as travelling to Peurto Rico.
She will be remembered as loving, kind, intelligent and as a very enthusiastic Phillies
and Philadelphia Orchestra fan.
Mary is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald of Media, PA, her son David
(Joanne) of Bear, DE,
her daughter Catherine Schneider of Chesterbrook, PA, two grandchildren, Christian
Adrian Brown and Alexandra Kirby
Schneider as well as a great granddaughter, Jacqueline Joy Brown. Her son Edward
Thomas Brown
preceded her in death
A memorial service to celebrate her long, successful and happy life will be held later in
the year.
Any comments would be appreciated to celebrate her life, by going to Rigby, Harting & Hagan Funeral Home.
Arrangements provided by Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home 15 E. 4th Street Media, PA 19063
We finally had Moms service, September 25. 2021. A year in a half since she passed from Covid. The service was held at Bryn Maer Presbyterian Church in Bryn Mawr Pa.
catherine schneider
September 26, 2021 | Berwyn, PA | Daughter
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Prayers to all families and loved ones affected by the coronavirus. May the God of comfort give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. (Read John 6:40).
Neighbor
July 25, 2020 | PA
Don and Cathy - I was so sad to learn of Mary's death. It was my privilege to work with her at Shipley for many years. She was a dedicated teacher who was kind, thoughtful, imaginative and always well prepared. The world is better for Mary's presence in it. My heart goes out to you all. Diana Deacon
Diana Deacon
May 17, 2020 | Newtown, PA | Coworker
Condolences from our family, from way back in Coopertown. I recall your mom (and dad) as intelligent, articulate, curious and kind. Community then loomed large and we commuted to the same swim club, attended the same classes...dads played in the same Dixieland band. I babysat you guys after going thru a brief q&a and tutorial and then had a short debriefing afterwards...my first job! Your mom was always welcoming and asked what i was reading. Again, sorry to hear of her passing.
Dan Roth
May 05, 2020 | Elkins Park, PA
your daughter and grandaughter love you!
Catherine Schneider
May 05, 2020 | Chesterbrook, PA | Daughter
catherine&alexandra
Catherine Schneider
May 05, 2020 | Chesterbrook, PA | Daughter
Catherine Schneider
May 05, 2020 | Chesterbrook, PA | Daughter
Catherine B. Schneider
May 05, 2020 | Wayne, NM
Mary was so kind to us when we moved to PA. She was my mother's cousin. My mother would talk about the "Beetlestone Cousins" when I was growing up in California. It was always fun to visit Mary and Don. Mary was quite a letter writer and conversationalist. She will be missed. She left her mark on this world in such a positive way.
Janet Graden
May 05, 2020 | Reading, PA | Family
