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Anna Brown Obituary

Brown, Anna J. COEYMANS HOLLOW Anna J. Brown, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 28, 2011 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland after a brief illness. Born in New York City on February 24, 1915, she has lived in this area for 50 years. Anna, or "Ma" as she was widely known, was a homemaker and a member of the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp. Ladies Auxiliary, charter member of Albany County Ladies Auxiliary, member of the Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society in Coeymans Hollow, and member of Senior Projects of Ravena, where she regularly enjoyed meals and Bingo. Ma was devoted to her multi-generational family, and always looked forward to phone calls and visits. Ma is survived by her devoted son and caregiver, William E. "Bill" Brown of Coeymans Hollow; five grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren; and one niece in Germany. She was predeceased by her parents at an early age; her husband, Robert J. Brown Sr.; two sons, Robert J. Jr. and Frederick A. Brown; her sister, Eleanor Ritzel; and an infant brother. A graveside service to bury her ashes will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to Senior Projects of Ravena, P.O. Box 142, Ravena, NY 12143, or to Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp. Ladies Auxiliary will be appreciated. Arrangements by A.J. Cunningham Funeral Homes, Inc., Greenville. Light a candle at ajcunninghamfh.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 30, 2011.

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patricia mcbride

August 9, 2011

Dear Bill - please accept my sincere condolences. May your faith sustain you and your many memories bring healing. Fondly,Pat McBride, Receptionist, OLOMLC

Donna Burns

August 5, 2011

Roxanne,

Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and family during this hard time. Much love.

rpxanne brown

August 5, 2011

i love you gram

Ellen Fortune

August 2, 2011

Bill, so sorry about your Mom.

Lori Coons Myers

August 2, 2011

Bill,
Your mom was a wonderful lady and I will hold so many special memories of her. With my deepest sympathy, God Bless.

Tinamarie Hatlee

August 1, 2011

Bill, My heart goes out too you, Mom and you reminded me of my Mom and myself she loved you so. you were the best Son any Mother could ask for. My prays are with you. Love Tinamarie

Darlene Wilson

August 1, 2011

Bill,

May you stay strong during this hard time and hold on to your many memories. You and Anna were very strong people in the Hollow and we are thankful for all you have done. Anna rest in peace.

Christine Distin

August 1, 2011

Bill, Sorry to hear of your loss. I know she was dear to your heart and you have many fond memories of her.

Joyce Raffaele

July 31, 2011

Bill, with deepest sympathy at your Mother's passing. May God bless,comfort
and keep you now and always.

Erika Lavissiere

July 30, 2011

Bill, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Your Mom will be greatly missed at Sunday night bingo.
Erika Lavissiere

Sue & Pete Buege

July 30, 2011

Bill
We are so very to hear about your Moms passing. We have a lot of good memories of Ann. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you.

Chris Jones

July 30, 2011

Was always a pleasure having Anna around the fire company. She was great support in Coeymans Hollow, A Good Women and a Tough Lady, will always be respected. God Bless you Anna , thanks Bill

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