Mary Jean Brogan Obituary
Born on Nov. 11, 1925 in Mechanicville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anne (Watson) Farrell. In addition to her parents and husband Donald, she was predeceased by one sister and one great grandson.
Jean was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs until 10 months ago when she moved to North Carolina to be closer to her family. She attended St. Clement?s School and was a 1944 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. Jean enjoyed knitting and spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved dining out and watching vintage movies. Jean was a communicant of St. Clement?s Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Colleen Butler (Peter MacMonagle) of Charlotte, NC; and her son, Thomas (Rosemary) Butler of Forest City, NC; seven grandchildren, Kristen, David, Heidi, Randy, Jennifer, Timothy and Thomas and eleven great-grandchildren.
There will be no public calling hours and a private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made to the American Red Cross, Northeastern New York Region, 33 Everett Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Lucy Mascetta
March 15, 2014
A great lady has left us. You will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known you. God bless you.
David Weirich
March 15, 2014
Rest with the Angels, Jean...
March 14, 2014
Nana you will always have a spot in my heart I love you and will miss you so much until we meet again Heidi
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March 14, 2014
The SSHS Class of 1944 wishes to extend their sympathy to Jean's family. She will always be remembered for her sense of humor and joy of life.
Jane McBride James '44 class pres.
March 14, 2014
from your loving son tom , I will miss you very much, thank you for giving me life.
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