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Deb lit a candle
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Love and miss you Mom!
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Les Brewer lit a candle
Saturday, December 8, 2018
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I miss you so much...Te Amo mama
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MJ posted a condolence
Saturday, July 7, 2018
My Nana was as close to perfect as one can get. She was a devout Christian, a loyal wife, a compassionate mother, and a doting grandmother. She was an excellent sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Nana was humorous, kindhearted, and full of life.
My relationship with my Nana was the most flawless and pure relationship I’ve ever had. She brought nothing but absolute joy to my life. Every time I saw her she lit up the room; she lit up my world. Nana was a child at heart and I think that’s why we got along so well. We were always joking and giggling, even during church (sorry pastor). She was comforting, understanding, and a shoulder to cry on, but she never shied away from scolding my cousin and I when we needed it. But she, of course, always ended the scolding with a kiss. (This was more for steve, I was always very well behaved )
When Steve and I were young we would sit on the porch on Nana’s lap and she would read to us. Steve always chose the goosebumps books, which were terrifying to me, but I felt safe being in my Nana’s arms and knowing that papa was in the house behind us. She was a main source of comfort and safety for me.
As I grew up our bond grew even stronger; she was not only my grandmother but my best friend. Nana, my mom, and I had a tradition of going to a movie and dinner every Saturday evening. This was the highlight of my week.
Nana- I will miss your laugh. I will miss making recipes that we found online. I will miss our sleepovers and bingo nights. I will miss your kisses.
Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, Steve, and more recently, Shawn. Thank you for being such a light. Thank you for the unconditional support and love you showed me throughout my whole life. Thank you for being the perfect Nana.
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Deb posted a condolence
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Josephine Brewer Mom May 16, 1941 – July 4, 2018
Life happens while we’re making plans. My mom is my hero.
When I was a little girl, our dog Pepper got hit by a car. I was the first one that noticed that Pepper was in Les’s arms and something was wrong. Les put Pepper on the floor and mom came in and sprung into action. I ran upstairs screaming and crying, slammed my bedroom door and face planted on my bed, that lasted a while. Mom did what she had to do, and later that night, I heard her cry herself to sleep. She taught me to take care of business when you need to and cry later. When mom got sick, I put my game face on and did exactly that. I did whatever she needed.
If I had to describe mom in a few words, I would say, child at heart and a hopeless romantic. In my household my father put my mom first. In return, she loved and respected my father more than anyone in the world. Sometimes though, there would be “don’t tell your father secrets between mom and us kids” :). That was the kid in her!
She devoted her life to her husband, her children, her grandchildren, her sisters, her nieces and nephews. When Aunt Lois got sick, she welcomed her into our home and took care of her saying, me casa, you casa. She was at the side of her sisters right to the end of their life and walked away with a broken heart every time. When she got sick, she tried to spare the feelings of others by not wanting to tell.
My mom opted to have major back surgery because she wanted to be able to walk through the mall with her grandkids. Yup, you heard that right, Miranda and Steve, she chose that for you. She was full of life! She loved music and dance! She loved food! She loved people and touched the hearts of so many!
Krissy is Aunt Mary Ann’s daughter, mom’s niece. Her husband John was one of the neighborhood kids. Recently, Kris told me of a conversation between her and her husband that I was very touched by. She said, with tears in her eyes, “I grew up in that house” and John said, “So did I ”. John Wiley, another neighborhood kid, stopped in at Hospice, bowed his head next to mom, closed his eyes and said a prayer. He said he will never forget the popcorn, the games of skat, and the great conversation at the Brewer house. The Haenle family, a family that mom babysat for 25-30 years ago, stopped by the house, one of the young boys, grabbed her hand, tears welled up in his eyes and said “I love you Mrs. B”. Three people in the past week have told me that my mom was their best friend. This is just an example of who she was and the variety of hearts she touched.
Mom endured a lot in her life time. Physically and emotionally. Each family death took a little bit of her heart. But make no mistake, Mom wanted to live. Shortly after her diagnosis, she said “Debbie, I don’t know what the Lord has in store for me, but I’m sorry if I leave you, and I don’t want to”. She was also scared. She said to me one night, “I don’t know if I’m going to Heaven or hell”. I said, “well I know. You are a Great Christian woman, a great wife, a great mother, a great grandmother, you were the best neighborhood mom to so many. You have so much love and prayers coming your way mom”. As she listened to me, she kept saying Thank you Debbie, Thank you Debbie. We then recited the Apostles Creed and I asked her if she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior, she said yes. I said, then where are you headed Mom, she said “Heaven”.
One of the med’s that mom took to help her sleep didn’t agree with her mentally. We figured that out pretty quick and took that away, but we had to wait for that to get out of her system. One night, I walked in her home and said “Hi Mama”, and waited for her response to see where she was with all of that. She perked up and said, “Debbie, I’m better”. She remembered her experience, she just couldn’t pull herself out of it. But, this is what she took from that experience, she looked me in the eye and said, “I have a very strong family and there’s ALOT of love”. That leads me to the Brewer family: what we’ve experienced with mom the past four months while in our own disbelief, is unthinkable. But, we did right by her and she felt it. We all shared our own personal experiences with her and we also rallied around her as a family. I feel so blessed to have been raised by parents with love, honor, and respect. Les and Rick, I am not one bit surprised at how we pulled together here and I am proud of all three of us. We communicated, we took turns, we put our best foot forward and acted in a way that we have never had to act before. Dad, there are no words truly, but admirable comes to mind. You are the true definition of a Husband! Ginny and Theresa, you supported the boys with a sincere love for mom. Miranda, you’ve really had to grow up this past year. You took care of Nana and Papa when Steve died. You were the last one to feed Nana soup, something other than peaches and pears. Nana made it very clear that she supports your engagement to Shawn. She welcomed him into the family with love and open arms. And she even told me what she wants you to name your first baby girl when you have one, in like 5 years or so. And Steve, how is it that Nana moved on to your new home on your favorite holiday? You’re in big trouble when I see you, Monkey!
I want to share with you the last words mom heard right before she left us. Love, Faith and a promise is what I believe enabled her to go. “I’m here Mama, I love you Mama, thank you for waiting for me” LOVE! “I will see you in Heaven Mama, I will see you soon” FAITH! I will take care of Dad, Mama” PROMISE! A promise that her adored husband would be cared for. And to those three things, not only did she hear, she responded to!
REST IN PEACE MOM! TE AMO MAMA!
Debbie Brewer, July 7, 2018
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Ti amo Mama. Rest In Peace.
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David Verity posted a condolence
Friday, July 6, 2018
Dear Uncle Les, Les Jr. Debbie, Rick and Miranda.
So very sorry for the loss of your dear sweet wife, mom and grandma. It’s always so difficult to lose someone dear to us and even harder when it’s someone young or in the prime of their lives as Aunt Josephine was. Your hearts will always have a permanent bruise on them but knowing she is no longer suffering should give you some sense of peace as time goes by.
Rest well my dear Aunt... Love you,
David Verity
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tom and janet sheehan posted a condolence
Friday, July 6, 2018
To Denise and Anna so sorry to hear of the loss of your aunt and great aunt. Thinking of you and your family. Tom and Janet Sheehan
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Kerri Murphy posted a condolence
Friday, July 6, 2018
Deb I am so sorry for your loss. I spent so much time at your house and your mom was always treated me like one of her own. I remember sitting in the living room throwing coozies at the ceiling fan and watching them fly all over and your mom would get so mad but never really stopped us. Don’t know why that stuck in my mind but it did and is one of my fondest memories. My thoughts and prayers to you,Les, Rick and Bristle.
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Belinda Pichey posted a condolence
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Im so sorry to hear of Josephine's passing. She was always such a sweet lady in the many years of customer service to wait on. She will be missed. Always smiling and sharing a joke. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. RIP and god bless her.
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Thursday, July 5, 2018
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Lisa Brewer posted a condolence
Thursday, July 5, 2018
YOU AND STEVIE NOW HAVE EACH OTHER AND THAT'S THE ONLY PEACE I CAN FIND WITH ALL THIS UNBEARABLE LOSS YOU WERE SOOOO EXTREMELY LOVED AND WILL BE SOOOO EXTREMELY MISSED I BET STEVIE GREATED YOU WITH THE HUGEST HUG YOU EVER HAD THE SMILES MUST HAVE BEEN PRICELESS... LOVE YOU BOTH BEYOND WORDS CANT WAIT TO SEE BOTH OF YOU AGAIN TAKE CARE OF MY BABY NANA JUST LIKE YOU ALWAYS HAVE
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Lisa Brewer posted a condolence
Thursday, July 5, 2018
REST IN PARADISE MY BEAUTIFUL, THOUGHTFUL, KIND AND LOVING NANA JOSEPHINE BREWER NO ONE COULD'VE EVER HAD A BETTER NANA THAN YOU - HEAVEN IS SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU, YOU WILL MAKE AN AMAZING ANGEL I JUST WISH I COULD'VE BEEN THERE TO SEE BOTH YOUR FACES WHEN STEVIE MET YOU AT HEAVENS GATE
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Deb posted a condolence
Thursday, July 5, 2018
One of Mom's favorites: Greater than the Grace of Jesus
What do you say to someone
Who feels like they’ve lost it all
Over the edge, with no one there to break their fall
And what do you say to someone
Who feels so unloved
Giving themselves away
A little bit everyday
Just to be good enough
And what do you say to a hopeless soul
Who can’t remember their way home
And everything is out of their control
There is no valley
There is no darkness
There is no sorrow
Greater than the grace of Jesus
There is no moment
There is no distance
There is no heartbreak
He can’t take you through
So before you think that you’re too lost to save
Remember there is nothing greater than grace
What do you say to someone
Whose life is on the line
And they’re unsure what happens after their last breath in time
What do you say to someone who’s built a wall you can’t break through
And it’s so hard for them to hear the truth
What do you say to a life of regret
That’s trying so hard to forget
What do you say to dreams unmet
Don’t lose heart
Don’t let go
Don’t give up
You are not alone
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Kathleen McCollum posted a condolence
Thursday, July 5, 2018
What an honor to have met a beautiful soul...your smile, your love of your family is so admirable may you climb the steps to heaven and be with us all until we meet you again...Kathleen McCollum
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Peggy Shea-Robichaud posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Deepest sympathy Debbie. Time is the only thing that will help you with the heavy feelings you are having now. However, there isn't a day that goes by where you will not think of your Mom. Take care and always know that others are there for you. God Bless you and your family.
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Susanne Harris Hayden posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Dear Debbie- I am sorry for your loss. Your mother was a sweetheart! I will never forget being able to walk "home" for lunch from DeWitt Clinton, having your mother greet us with a kind smile, and providing us with a great lunch! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Susie Harris Hayden
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Annette posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
She was a very special lady and touched many, myself included. Loved her dearly. My heart breaks for all of you. But remember she will always be with you in every wonderful memory. .
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4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, July 6, 2018
Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, Inc.
242 Genesee Street
Lockport, New York, United States
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Saturday, July 7, 2018
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Josephine Brewer
1941 - 2018
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