Mrs. Brown was the mother of a very good friend of mine. I had only met her a few times, but I remember her as an active "chorus mom" with a great sense of humor. She served as president of the Haverhill High School Chorus Parents' Association, and she accompanied us on the band/chorus trip
to Toronto in 1999. She lent her medical talents as the sort of unofficial medic on the trip, tending to whatever bumps and bruises we might encounter -- and knowing us rowdy musical types, I'm sure we kept her busy!
I was sad and surprised when Chris told me that his mom was suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. I regret that I was never able to visit her when she was sick, but to hear Chris tell it, she fought with strength and vitality, making the most of her last days. She will be truly missed.
From the Eagle-Tribune, Friday, July 6, 2007:
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HAVERHILL - Susan M. (Smith) Brown, 57, of Haverhill, died Wednesday morning, July 4, 2007, at Salemhaven Nursing Home, Salem, NH.
She was born in Haverhill, May 9, 1950, daughter of Muriel (Frank) Smith of Haverhill and the late Harry Smith. Educated in the Haverhill School System, Mrs. Brown graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1968. She earned her registered nursing degree from Northern Essex Community College.
For 10 years she was employed as a registered nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, and until her illness, was the night supervisor at Salemhaven Nursing Home for eight years.
Susan didn't let her illness prevent her from having quality time with her husband. She would be navigator as they traveled throughout New England together.
Besides her mother, her survivors include her husband, Donald Brown of Haverhill; a son, Chris and his wife Laura Brown of Haverhill; a daughter, Jennifer Brown of Orlando; a brother, Robert and his wife Donna Smith of Florida; a niece, Lisa Smith; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service Saturday at 1pm at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Calling hours will precede the funeral service on Saturday from 11:00am to 12:45pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions in her memory may be made to Salemhaven Residents Council, 23 Geremonty Dr., Salem, NH 03079. Condolences to her family may be made at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.
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A very special thanks to Bluejean for sponsoring Susan's memorial. Your kindness is much appreciated.
to Toronto in 1999. She lent her medical talents as the sort of unofficial medic on the trip, tending to whatever bumps and bruises we might encounter -- and knowing us rowdy musical types, I'm sure we kept her busy!
I was sad and surprised when Chris told me that his mom was suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. I regret that I was never able to visit her when she was sick, but to hear Chris tell it, she fought with strength and vitality, making the most of her last days. She will be truly missed.
From the Eagle-Tribune, Friday, July 6, 2007:
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HAVERHILL - Susan M. (Smith) Brown, 57, of Haverhill, died Wednesday morning, July 4, 2007, at Salemhaven Nursing Home, Salem, NH.
She was born in Haverhill, May 9, 1950, daughter of Muriel (Frank) Smith of Haverhill and the late Harry Smith. Educated in the Haverhill School System, Mrs. Brown graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1968. She earned her registered nursing degree from Northern Essex Community College.
For 10 years she was employed as a registered nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, and until her illness, was the night supervisor at Salemhaven Nursing Home for eight years.
Susan didn't let her illness prevent her from having quality time with her husband. She would be navigator as they traveled throughout New England together.
Besides her mother, her survivors include her husband, Donald Brown of Haverhill; a son, Chris and his wife Laura Brown of Haverhill; a daughter, Jennifer Brown of Orlando; a brother, Robert and his wife Donna Smith of Florida; a niece, Lisa Smith; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service Saturday at 1pm at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Calling hours will precede the funeral service on Saturday from 11:00am to 12:45pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions in her memory may be made to Salemhaven Residents Council, 23 Geremonty Dr., Salem, NH 03079. Condolences to her family may be made at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.
_______________________________________
A very special thanks to Bluejean for sponsoring Susan's memorial. Your kindness is much appreciated.
Mrs. Brown was the mother of a very good friend of mine. I had only met her a few times, but I remember her as an active "chorus mom" with a great sense of humor. She served as president of the Haverhill High School Chorus Parents' Association, and she accompanied us on the band/chorus trip
to Toronto in 1999. She lent her medical talents as the sort of unofficial medic on the trip, tending to whatever bumps and bruises we might encounter -- and knowing us rowdy musical types, I'm sure we kept her busy!
I was sad and surprised when Chris told me that his mom was suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. I regret that I was never able to visit her when she was sick, but to hear Chris tell it, she fought with strength and vitality, making the most of her last days. She will be truly missed.
From the Eagle-Tribune, Friday, July 6, 2007:
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HAVERHILL - Susan M. (Smith) Brown, 57, of Haverhill, died Wednesday morning, July 4, 2007, at Salemhaven Nursing Home, Salem, NH.
She was born in Haverhill, May 9, 1950, daughter of Muriel (Frank) Smith of Haverhill and the late Harry Smith. Educated in the Haverhill School System, Mrs. Brown graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1968. She earned her registered nursing degree from Northern Essex Community College.
For 10 years she was employed as a registered nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, and until her illness, was the night supervisor at Salemhaven Nursing Home for eight years.
Susan didn't let her illness prevent her from having quality time with her husband. She would be navigator as they traveled throughout New England together.
Besides her mother, her survivors include her husband, Donald Brown of Haverhill; a son, Chris and his wife Laura Brown of Haverhill; a daughter, Jennifer Brown of Orlando; a brother, Robert and his wife Donna Smith of Florida; a niece, Lisa Smith; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service Saturday at 1pm at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Calling hours will precede the funeral service on Saturday from 11:00am to 12:45pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions in her memory may be made to Salemhaven Residents Council, 23 Geremonty Dr., Salem, NH 03079. Condolences to her family may be made at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.
_______________________________________
A very special thanks to Bluejean for sponsoring Susan's memorial. Your kindness is much appreciated.
to Toronto in 1999. She lent her medical talents as the sort of unofficial medic on the trip, tending to whatever bumps and bruises we might encounter -- and knowing us rowdy musical types, I'm sure we kept her busy!
I was sad and surprised when Chris told me that his mom was suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. I regret that I was never able to visit her when she was sick, but to hear Chris tell it, she fought with strength and vitality, making the most of her last days. She will be truly missed.
From the Eagle-Tribune, Friday, July 6, 2007:
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HAVERHILL - Susan M. (Smith) Brown, 57, of Haverhill, died Wednesday morning, July 4, 2007, at Salemhaven Nursing Home, Salem, NH.
She was born in Haverhill, May 9, 1950, daughter of Muriel (Frank) Smith of Haverhill and the late Harry Smith. Educated in the Haverhill School System, Mrs. Brown graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1968. She earned her registered nursing degree from Northern Essex Community College.
For 10 years she was employed as a registered nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, and until her illness, was the night supervisor at Salemhaven Nursing Home for eight years.
Susan didn't let her illness prevent her from having quality time with her husband. She would be navigator as they traveled throughout New England together.
Besides her mother, her survivors include her husband, Donald Brown of Haverhill; a son, Chris and his wife Laura Brown of Haverhill; a daughter, Jennifer Brown of Orlando; a brother, Robert and his wife Donna Smith of Florida; a niece, Lisa Smith; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service Saturday at 1pm at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Calling hours will precede the funeral service on Saturday from 11:00am to 12:45pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions in her memory may be made to Salemhaven Residents Council, 23 Geremonty Dr., Salem, NH 03079. Condolences to her family may be made at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.
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A very special thanks to Bluejean for sponsoring Susan's memorial. Your kindness is much appreciated.
