Obituary for Bertha Eleanor "Brownie" Brown
CAMDEN…………Bertha “Brownie” E. Brown, went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2022 to be reunited with her beloved husband Ralph. Born on August 27, 1924 in Agawam, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of George and Mae Schmidt. On February 8th, 1947, she married Ralph E. Brown.
Brownie received her nursing degree in Holyoke School of Nursing, Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1947 and worked for many years doing private duty nursing including several hospitals in Keene, New Hampshire and in mid-coast Maine. She was affectionately known as “Brownie” by all who knew her, not just because of her last name, but possibly her 4’10” stature, and “energizer bunny” personality.
Brownie was a dynamite nurse and took care of scores of patients over the years. She was, and still is a bright and shining star. Her family often joked that people should fasten their seatbelts when she entered the room. Heaven will never be the same. 97 years young, Brownie will truly be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her family appreciates the wonderful caregivers at Windward Gardens for their compassionate loving care during her stay there.
In the 1970’s, the Browns moved from Keene to Maine where Ralph served as pastor of the Norway Baptist Church several years. Later they moved to Camden to be near their daughter and son-in-law. She was a member of the West Rockport Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ralph E. Brown who died on March 1, 2015, brother, George, and sisters, Doris and Carol. Surviving is her daughter, Karen Clark and her husband, Phil, of Camden; granddaughters, Kristi Clark Alling, and Lisa Clark Kennedy; three great-granddaughters, Cami Alling, Jasmine and Acacia Kennedy; sisters Sonja Smith and Bobbie Candage. She enjoyed bantering with the husbands of her granddaughters, Scott and Ted.
Calling hours will be held 2-4PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2021 at the Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden. There will be a graveside service at 10AM, Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Camden. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com.
Brownie received her nursing degree in Holyoke School of Nursing, Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1947 and worked for many years doing private duty nursing including several hospitals in Keene, New Hampshire and in mid-coast Maine. She was affectionately known as “Brownie” by all who knew her, not just because of her last name, but possibly her 4’10” stature, and “energizer bunny” personality.
Brownie was a dynamite nurse and took care of scores of patients over the years. She was, and still is a bright and shining star. Her family often joked that people should fasten their seatbelts when she entered the room. Heaven will never be the same. 97 years young, Brownie will truly be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her family appreciates the wonderful caregivers at Windward Gardens for their compassionate loving care during her stay there.
In the 1970’s, the Browns moved from Keene to Maine where Ralph served as pastor of the Norway Baptist Church several years. Later they moved to Camden to be near their daughter and son-in-law. She was a member of the West Rockport Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ralph E. Brown who died on March 1, 2015, brother, George, and sisters, Doris and Carol. Surviving is her daughter, Karen Clark and her husband, Phil, of Camden; granddaughters, Kristi Clark Alling, and Lisa Clark Kennedy; three great-granddaughters, Cami Alling, Jasmine and Acacia Kennedy; sisters Sonja Smith and Bobbie Candage. She enjoyed bantering with the husbands of her granddaughters, Scott and Ted.
Calling hours will be held 2-4PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2021 at the Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden. There will be a graveside service at 10AM, Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Camden. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com.