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Marie Marshall Brewer - Class of 1946

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 05/May/2024
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    Marie Theresa Brewer passed away peacefully on the morning of April 27, 2024, she was 95. Born on October 8, 1928 in Newburgh, she was the daughter of Louis Marshall and Margaret Crudele. Marie grew up in Newburgh, NY and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy. Marie worked at Mount Saint Mary College for many years until her retirement. Marie was always in the kitchen and passed down her love for cooking and baking to her family who are honored to make sure that her traditions live on. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and wife. On July 18, 1948, she married her beloved groom, James Brewer Sr. "Jim" at Sacred Heart Church where they were faithful members and devoted Catholics. Marie was also known as "Na" by her cherished grandchildren who she doted on. Na loved taking care of Samantha and James III and spent her retired years doing so with Jim. Marie had a big heart and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. Marie is survived by her son James Brewer Jr. and his wife, Laura Brewer of Wallkill. Also surviving Marie are her two grandchildren James Brewer III and Samantha Hapeman and her husband, Ryan Hapeman, who Marie lovingly referred to as her third grandchild. Marie also has a daughter, Barbara. Marie has been reunited with her parents, her husband Jim, and many other treasured family members that have already passed on.
At the request of Marie, private services were held for her immediate family.



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