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Martha Brightsen Obituary
MARTHA V. BRIGHTSEN (Age 78)
Of Reston, VA died on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. She is survived by her children, April (Scott) McCarley, Gordon Brightsen and his companion, Lisa, Beverly (Adrian) Ornik and Laura Brightsen; sisters, Ann Babic and Mary Koshut; brother, George (Mary) Vockley; sister-in-law, Irene Vockley; grandchildren, Jennifer and Allison Engel, Eric, Jessica and Randall Brightsen, Alex and Allison Ornik and great grandchild, Gracie Humphrey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald A. Brightsen; brothers, Michael and Nicholas Vockley; sister, Diana Davic and brothers-in-law, Bill Koshut, Chas Babic and Nick Davic. Family will receive friends Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 11 a.m. until time of Service 2 p.m. at Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170. Burial will take place at a later date at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, VA. Condolences may be offered online at:www.adamsgreen.com
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Ann Schaefer-Reid
October 7, 2011
Andy & Ann extend our deepest sympathies. Martha was wonderful in getting us settled in northern Virginia twice. We will miss her.
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