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Marilyn Braski Obituary
Braski
January 14, 1933-
June 11, 2011
Columbus, Georgia- Marilyn Ann Braski, a resident of Columbus since 1966, passed away on Saturday, June 11 at home. She is survived by her husband Frank and her 8 children: Mike, Tom (Diane), and John (Tammy) Callinan; Margo (Dan) Truett; Danny (Valerie), Pat (Christine), Bill (Natasza), and Frank (Jeanette) Braski. Marilyn was also the proud grandmother of 23 grandchildren. She was born, the youngest child and only daughter of five children to Victor and Mary Pooler on January 14, 1933 in Brewer, Maine. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Victor of Syracuse, NY; Walter of Portland, Maine; and Bob of Orrington, Maine. She has one surviving sibling, Rock Pooler (Joan) of Holden, Maine and many nieces and nephews.
Marilyn graduated as a Registered Nurse from Eastern Maine General Hospital in Bangor, Maine in 1950 where she worked prior to marriage and children. She was married to Army officer William Francis Callinan in 1952. Major Callinan was killed in action in Viet Nam in November 1966, leaving Marilyn widowed with seven children. She became an active member of the Gold Star Wives. She later met and fell in love with a chaplain's assistant, Frank Braski, who was stationed at Ft. Benning after his tour in Viet Nam. They married in October of 1969 and had a happy marriage of close to 42 years. Mr. Braski pursued a long career as an educator in the Muscogee County School District. After their children were grown, Marilyn worked for a while as a clerk at the Bradley Center.
Marilyn was born and raised a devout Catholic and was a long-time member of St. Anne Catholic Church where she was active in several ministries. She loved to play bridge, was an avid reader and enjoyed her book club. She was an outdoors enthusiast as she loved to travel, hike, canoe, and camp, as well as bird watching. She was very creative and enjoyed sewing and making crafts for her grandchildren. She will be truly missed by many.
Funeral arrangements are as follows: Rosary will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at 6 PM at St. Anne Catholic Church with visitation to follow until 8 PM. Funeral will be on Wednesday, June 15 at 10 AM at St. Anne Church followed by interment at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne Outreach and/or Our Lady of the Roses Ministry at 5353 Veteran's Parkway, Suite C, 31904.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Braski
Chris and Nancy Deighan
June 27, 2011
Condolences to all the Braski's for your loss. The text of the obituary describes a remarkable woman of love and action. God bless you all.
Jim and Mary David Kvicala
June 16, 2011
Dear Braski Family,
Just learned today of your mother's passing and wanted to add my condolences to what must be a long queue of tributes. She was a great lady.
Kim Burns Alito
June 15, 2011
Dear Family, May God Bless you all during this difficult time. Having experienced the loss of my mother recently I have found peace knowing that she lived life to the fullest, with no regrets and was surrounded by so many that loved her dearly. May you find the same comfort as well. Kim (Burns) Alito and family
Troy & Mary Denise Espiritu
June 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May it comfort you to know that she is surely held in God's loving arms
Sincerely,
The Espiritu Family
Veronica Braski
June 15, 2011
May God bless each and every one of you during this time. Mrs Braski left a huge impression on my heart that will always be there. I am thankful for the time I had with her. I am truly very sorry to hear this news.
Karen Harkins
June 14, 2011
Pat, Christine and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. The loss of your mom is never easy, but God will give you the peace to know that she is in heaven with Him.
Maura Mandyck
June 14, 2011
Dear Mike and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. A mother is the heart of any family, and I know that you will miss her so much. All my sympathies, Maura
June 14, 2011
To the entire Braski family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know that God will give the strength during this time. Our love and prayers to all of you. Jim, Normandy,and Amanda McKenna
Tassie Cantrell
June 14, 2011
Pat and all of the Braski family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are glad that we had the honor of meeting your mom a few times in the past. She was so proud of all of you. May the memory of your wonderful mother live on through all of you- and may God bless you all and help you during this difficult time-
The Cantrell's- Mike, Tassie, Mikey, Betty and Sophia
June 14, 2011
Our prayers are for the family during this time. She was a remarkable woman with a remarkable family. Although we did not know her personally, her children represented all the goodness within her. God bless her.
The Fontana Family
Cataula GA
June 14, 2011
Frank And Family:
The Carlson family sends their sympathy and prayers to you and all family members. Marilyn was Special. God Bless.
Dcn Jim and Arlene Roberge
June 14, 2011
Our love, support and prayers are with the entire family during this time of loss. The Lord will be close to all of you as you remember the wonderlife that Marilyn lived and her deep faith in Christ. May He bring you all much comfort.
Pam Ingram
June 14, 2011
Pat, Christine and the entire Braski family, We never knew your mother but we could tell that she was a great person and a devoted Catholic simply by the way that you live your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pam, Norman Sr., Norman Jr., Andrea and Sarah Ingram
John and Donna Warren
June 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hugh & Janet Busby
June 13, 2011
Danny, Cal and the rest of your family. We truly are saddened by the loss of your mother, grandmother and best friend. While we never met her I believe she emulated the woman found in Prov 31. She was truly a rare individual in the world today. We are asking God to grant you His peace at this time.
June 13, 2011
We were very sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Robert Marden & family (Westborough Mass)
Chris & Melinda Addison
June 13, 2011
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Marilyn was a wonderful woman with a unforgettable smile and twinkle in her eye. She was loved by many and she will be missed by all.
Kathleen Hung
June 13, 2011
Margo,Dan,Meagan,Nate,Courtney, and entire Braski Family...I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss!! Marilyn was the sweetest person and brought so much joy to everyone!! She will be truly missed by ALL.My prayers are with you at this time.
Wendell & Michelle Brown
June 13, 2011
Danny, Valerie, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Susan Milner (Koch)
June 13, 2011
Dear Mr.Braski, Margo, Danny, Billy, and Pat,and family, We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It is so hard to lose a parent. I know that God will give you all comfort and strength. Your Mom was an amazing lady. She always had the sweetest smile on her face. Just know that I am thinking of you all. Our prayers and love to you all. Love, Susan, Rex, and Savannah Milner, and Elisabeth Koch.
Saundra Kiehn
June 13, 2011
I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy for all of Mrs. Braski's family. Tom has spoken of his mother so often and so lovingly that I feel as if I knew this wonderful lady personally. My thoughts are with you all as you spend these days remembering and cherishing all your memories of this amazing woman, as wife, mother, and grandmother.
Saundra Kiehn (Tom Callinan's administrative assistant, Houston, TX)
June 13, 2011
Our prayers go out to the Braski family. Mrs. Braski will live forever in our hearts and her children are a testimony as to how great a woman she was.
Phillip and Sabra Bowden
Filiberto Hernandez
June 13, 2011
Frank and family. Let me add my condolences on the loss of Marilyn. Our prayer are with you and may God give you the peace that passes all understanding. Love, Fili & Soledad Hernandez, Saul and Ahmad
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