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Scotia, New York

Gretchen Brainard Obituary

Gretchen Brainard Guilderland- Gretchen Brainard, 66, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. Gretchen was the daughter of the late Robert Brainard and the late Joan Peda Brainard. She resided at the Wassaic Developmental Center for almost 30 years before having the opportunity to move into a community residence owned and operated by the Center Disability Services in 1993. Survivors include her sister, Marlene Brainard Lutz (Eugene) and her brother, Robert Brainard Jr. (Linda) and their children.
Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a visitation on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at The White Funeral Home, 264 North Ballston Ave., Scotia from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a service at 11am. To express condolences, please visit www.sbfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Jan. 7, 2024.

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