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Ardith Brearton Obituary
Ardith died Wednesday June 22, 2011 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Arlene (Damberg) Williams. Ardith was a mother of three, member of Transfiguration Catholic Church, a teacher, and recent retiree of Webster University.
Ardith is survived by her husband, Richard Brearton, III; a son, Richard Brearton, IV; two daughters, Jacqueline (Bill) Cleary and Sarah (Jon) Tichenor; two grandchildren, Billy and Chase Cleary; a sister-and brother-in-law, Patricia and William Munoff.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ardith Brearton
Donna (Williams) Lally
June 21, 2025
What a sweet beautiful women she was. Thinking of you Dick, Jackie, Sarah and Rugrat.
Donna (Williams) Lally
June 20, 2023
Sending my thoughts and love to the family as I share in remembering Ardy´s life and passing. She was always so sweet, funny, and loving. Even though it was a lifetime ago that Uncle Chris and I spent so much time with Ardy, Dick, Rugrat, Jackie, & Sarah, I have not forgotten how much love & fun we had together!
Donna Lally
June 20, 2022
She was the best sister in-law! I miss her beautiful presence. I pray you all find comfort as you think of her on this day.
Eileen Milunic
July 8, 2011
I was shocked and saddened at the news of Ardith's passing. She was a wonderful, loving person and will be missed. My heart goes out to her family.
The Burke Family
June 29, 2011
Dear Richie,
As I said before, your mom was so very lucky to have a son that loved her so much and know this: a mothers love will stay with you forever in your heart. Your mom was a kind and kindred spirit! You will miss her always but in time the memories will create more smiles than tears. Please pass on our condolences to your dad.
Donna Lally
June 28, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Ardy's passing. Heaven has one more angel!
Maureen Paige
June 28, 2011
We've never met personally Sarah, but I feel I know you through Melissa. I am thinking of you and your family and you're all in my prayers. Your Mom is now an angel among us. God bless you all. Maureen
Debbie Uyeda
June 27, 2011
Dear Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked with Ardith for many years and she was most kindest and sweetest person anyone could have even known.Many years have gone by but we still managed to keep in touch through e-mails and as I read this today I am in total shock. She will truely be missed by many. She will never be forgotten. What a beautiful person inside and out. I will miss you my friend.Love Debbie
Mattie Haynes
June 27, 2011
Dear family, I am heartbroken from hearing the news of the loss of dear Mrs. Brearton. I was a colleague of hers from Webster University, and was one of the last to wish her well upon her retirement. She was a sweetheart, and will truly be missed. Please take comfort in knowing that she is in no more pain or anguish. God Bless you all, many prayers will be lifted for you and for your loved one. Please know that Mrs. Brearton "Ardith" was loved by all.
Mattie Haynes
American Heart Association
June 27, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Barbara Fleischmann
June 26, 2011
Dear Richie and family, We are shocked and so very sorry..Praying for your family, love, Dick and Barbara Fleischmann
Charlotte Hamilton
June 26, 2011
Dear Brearton Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked with Ms. Ardith for three years and she was the most sweetest and kindest person. She loved her family and often spoke of her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. Charlotte and the Hamilton Family
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