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Ann Brody Obituary
Ann Frankel Brody, age 78, of Cambridge and West Dummerston VT, formerly of Wellesley, died at home on Monday, June 24, 2013 surrounded by her family.
Long time potter, mentor and active member of the Wellesley Arts and Crafts Guild, Sign of the Dove, Clever Hand Gallery and Mudflat Pottery Studio.
Loving mother of Lisa Brody & her husband Daniel Ernsberger, Karen Brody & her husband David Siegel, and Marion Brody & her husband John Mitchell. Adored and fun grandmother of Henry, Scott, Sam and Eli. Best friend of Susi Kinsloe-Byers. Dear sister of the late Susi Frankel.
Ann was born in Evanston, IL to the late Martin Frankel and Dena Kite Frankel. Artistic from an early age, she followed in the footsteps of her painter mother and her father, a master of all trades. She shared her passion for art and clay with many and inspired them to pursue their crafts. She loved birding, gardening, traveling, good food and most of all, her family.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service will be held at the Mudflat Pottery Studio, 81 Broadway, Somerville on Sunday,June 30 at 4:00 PM at, MA with a celebration of her life to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Community Outreach Program at Mudflat Pottery Studio, www.mudflat.org.
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Helen Maslocka
April 6, 2025
My sincere condolences to Ann's family. She was a wonderful woman and friend. She joined a group of people at the Mount Auburn Club water aerobics classes and many of us became friends. I went with her to Mud Flats and am pleased I have a piece of her work. I went to live in California in 2011 and am sad I missed this notice. I think of Ann often and miss her.
Lisa
September 17, 2013
Mom,
I miss you so much! I think of you several times every day, wanting to call you and tell you things. Karen was at Mt. Auburn Hospital today with Dave and saw Meridith, Rose and the nurse in oncology with the beautiful eyes. They said they think of you often. They love and wear the jewelry you gave them.
I love you and miss you!
Lisa
Mary Napoli
July 11, 2013
I was very saddened to hear of Ann's death today. I feel so bad that I didn't know sooner. I had taken porcelain jewelry classes with her at Mudflat. She was a wonderul person and a very positive and encouraging teacher. I learned so much from her. She will be greatly missed.
July 4, 2013
You will never be out of my mind and heart, dearest soul mate. Love, Susi
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Don, Jean, Tegan, Jannah, and Tara Murray
June 26, 2013
Dear Lisa, Karen, and Marion,
We are so, so, very sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. We can imagine the pain that you are feeling and we send our thoughts and love to you and your families.
Ann was such an incredible neighbor. We loved her dearly and she was always an inspiration to us, sharing her wealth of knowledge from plants to beads. She was so kind, caring, and understanding and whenever we had a chance, amid our very stressed lives, it was such a pleasure to see special flowers, seeds, share plants, look at jewelry pieces, discuss crafting techniques, and share our love for animals and Vermont. Willy will surely miss his mom. We know how much she loved being with her family and she would always tell us about the fun that you all would have together.
Just remember that the sorrow and darkness you feel is a direct response to the joy and light her life brought to the world. May you find happiness in your memories and comfort in the joy that she brought to everyone.
Don, Jean, Tegan, Jannah, and Tara Murray
June 26, 2013
My heart goes out to you for the deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Ann. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. 2 Cor.1:3.
Martha Maguire
June 25, 2013
You are Beauty and we have all the beautiful works you created from your beautiful daughters, grandsons, family and all your Art. Dearest Ann, may Pure Peace & Love Hold you now tenderly always. I will never forget you and all you have given and shared with me.
With sorrow and love for all the family, Martha
Susi, Ann & Reme at the Mudflat Gala Sept 2011
Lynn Gervens
June 24, 2013
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