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Sidney Brewer Obituary

Sidney F. Brewer Sr. NORFOLK - Sidney Francis "Boy Blue" Brewer Sr., 74, of the 5600 block of Tidewater Drive, died Nov. 29, 2009, in a local hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Clara Brewer. He is survived by six daughters, Pamela Bullock (Lon), Darryl Gatlin (Edward), Laurie Artis (Don), Valerie Brewer (Antoine), Deborah Brewer and Cynthia Whitehead; one son, Sidney F. Brewer Jr.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 3, 2009.

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Carolyn Watkins

December 6, 2009

Miss Laurie
I know my grand=daughter Lauren VanAssche and Donald are good friends so I'm hoping that helps him through this loss. All of your thoughts will keep him alive in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carolyn Watkins Laurie VanAssches Mom.

December 4, 2009

Aunt Deborah and Tynisha, Terrance and I love you very much and we are praying for you and your family in this difficult time. love Nisecy

Lauren Gail VanAssche

December 4, 2009

Sorry about your daddy. I do not have my daddy now but Donald has a angel now. I am lucky. I have a lot of angels.
Laurie and Don it will be ok God loves you.

Lauren Gail VanAssche

Ryan VanAssche

December 4, 2009

Miss Laurie I am sorry to hear about your loss. Just know without your Father I would not have met your family. Let Mr.Don, Courtney, Donald, and Jeromiah know I wish you the best that can come from losing a family memeber.

RV

Ralph VanAssche

December 4, 2009

To my Friends whom really are like family. I wish I were home. I know that this is difficult. Laurie please know things will get better just ask my wife. I wish you Peace. I am praying for your family and I know God loved your Father. Please let Don and Donald know I am thinking of them as well.

Ralph

Laurie VanAssche

December 4, 2009

The Lord has Welcomed Home an Angel. So as each day passes I hope and pray for the family and friends for understanding. God has looked down, smiled, and He opened Heaven's gates. I love Laurie and her family as my own. I promise to open my heart and be reminded God sent his only Son to die for our sins. I know there will be memories rather they be happy or sad just Cheerish them and LOVE one anohter. Your family. I send my families deepest sympathy to each and all of family and friends. May Peace be with you all.

December 3, 2009

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Laurie, we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time with heartfelt condolences.

Love, Melita and Malcolm

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