Dr. Agnes Logan Braganza, 54, director of continuing education and public service at Christopher Newport College, died Friday evening, Nov. 16, in her home.
Dr. Braganza was a native of Sumter, S.C., and had lived with her family in Yorktown since 1973.
She received her bachelor's degree from Duke University and her master's from the College of William and Mary, where she also earned her doctorate last year, the day her daughter graduated from CNC.
Dr. Braganza joined the staff of CNC in 1978. During that time, Dr. Braganza's many contributions included the development of the Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula, the Lifelong Learning Society and the annual Writer's Conference.
"The academic family of Christopher Newport College has lost one of its most cherished members," said close friend and immediate supervisor Dr. Richard M. Summerville, CNC's vice president for academic affairs.
"Agnes Braganza's professional life was characterized not only by high achievement but also by dedication, selflessness, and humanity. She was an inspiration to all those whose lives she touched," Summerville said. "Her spirit lives in each of those lives and in the goodness of her legacy at Christopher Newport College."
CNC President Anthony R. Santoro described Dr. Braganza a "dynamo." He said she had "single-handedly developed the continuing education depart ment."
"There are so many people in the community that have been touched by her," Santoro said.
A lifelong activist, she held leadership positions in many organizations. She was co-founder and past president of the Peninsula Women's Network, and information and support group for business and professional women.
She also was past president of the Yorktown Branch of the American Association of University Women, past president York High School Parent Teachers Association and past president of the League of Women Voters.
Dr. Braganza also had been the legislative liaison to the General Assembly for Christopher Newport College, a member of the Judiciary Review Commission for the Fourth Circuit Federal Court, and a delegate to the International Women's Year in Houston.
In recent years, Dr. Braganza had become very active in the Peninsula Cancer Support Group.
"Agnes Braganza was a truly remarkable woman who touched the lives of everyone she met," said Karen Belding, a long-time friend and co-founder with Dr. Braganza of the Peninsula Women's Network. "She was imbued with true vision and enormous energy which enable her to accomplish many wonderful things.
"She was a true humanitarian, who sought to help others," Belding said. "She left her impact on all of us and will live in our hearts forever."
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Teodoro Braganza; one daughter, Julia Braganza of Newport News; two sons, Ernest Braganza of Abingdon, and Robert Braganza of Washington D.C.; two brothers, Gordon Baker Logan of Abilene, Texas, and Joseph Ernest Logan of Morehead City, N.C.
Dr. Braganza was a native of Sumter, S.C., and had lived with her family in Yorktown since 1973.
She received her bachelor's degree from Duke University and her master's from the College of William and Mary, where she also earned her doctorate last year, the day her daughter graduated from CNC.
Dr. Braganza joined the staff of CNC in 1978. During that time, Dr. Braganza's many contributions included the development of the Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula, the Lifelong Learning Society and the annual Writer's Conference.
"The academic family of Christopher Newport College has lost one of its most cherished members," said close friend and immediate supervisor Dr. Richard M. Summerville, CNC's vice president for academic affairs.
"Agnes Braganza's professional life was characterized not only by high achievement but also by dedication, selflessness, and humanity. She was an inspiration to all those whose lives she touched," Summerville said. "Her spirit lives in each of those lives and in the goodness of her legacy at Christopher Newport College."
CNC President Anthony R. Santoro described Dr. Braganza a "dynamo." He said she had "single-handedly developed the continuing education depart ment."
"There are so many people in the community that have been touched by her," Santoro said.
A lifelong activist, she held leadership positions in many organizations. She was co-founder and past president of the Peninsula Women's Network, and information and support group for business and professional women.
She also was past president of the Yorktown Branch of the American Association of University Women, past president York High School Parent Teachers Association and past president of the League of Women Voters.
Dr. Braganza also had been the legislative liaison to the General Assembly for Christopher Newport College, a member of the Judiciary Review Commission for the Fourth Circuit Federal Court, and a delegate to the International Women's Year in Houston.
In recent years, Dr. Braganza had become very active in the Peninsula Cancer Support Group.
"Agnes Braganza was a truly remarkable woman who touched the lives of everyone she met," said Karen Belding, a long-time friend and co-founder with Dr. Braganza of the Peninsula Women's Network. "She was imbued with true vision and enormous energy which enable her to accomplish many wonderful things.
"She was a true humanitarian, who sought to help others," Belding said. "She left her impact on all of us and will live in our hearts forever."
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Teodoro Braganza; one daughter, Julia Braganza of Newport News; two sons, Ernest Braganza of Abingdon, and Robert Braganza of Washington D.C.; two brothers, Gordon Baker Logan of Abilene, Texas, and Joseph Ernest Logan of Morehead City, N.C.
Dr. Agnes Logan Braganza, 54, director of continuing education and public service at Christopher Newport College, died Friday evening, Nov. 16, in her home.
Dr. Braganza was a native of Sumter, S.C., and had lived with her family in Yorktown since 1973.
She received her bachelor's degree from Duke University and her master's from the College of William and Mary, where she also earned her doctorate last year, the day her daughter graduated from CNC.
Dr. Braganza joined the staff of CNC in 1978. During that time, Dr. Braganza's many contributions included the development of the Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula, the Lifelong Learning Society and the annual Writer's Conference.
"The academic family of Christopher Newport College has lost one of its most cherished members," said close friend and immediate supervisor Dr. Richard M. Summerville, CNC's vice president for academic affairs.
"Agnes Braganza's professional life was characterized not only by high achievement but also by dedication, selflessness, and humanity. She was an inspiration to all those whose lives she touched," Summerville said. "Her spirit lives in each of those lives and in the goodness of her legacy at Christopher Newport College."
CNC President Anthony R. Santoro described Dr. Braganza a "dynamo." He said she had "single-handedly developed the continuing education depart ment."
"There are so many people in the community that have been touched by her," Santoro said.
A lifelong activist, she held leadership positions in many organizations. She was co-founder and past president of the Peninsula Women's Network, and information and support group for business and professional women.
She also was past president of the Yorktown Branch of the American Association of University Women, past president York High School Parent Teachers Association and past president of the League of Women Voters.
Dr. Braganza also had been the legislative liaison to the General Assembly for Christopher Newport College, a member of the Judiciary Review Commission for the Fourth Circuit Federal Court, and a delegate to the International Women's Year in Houston.
In recent years, Dr. Braganza had become very active in the Peninsula Cancer Support Group.
"Agnes Braganza was a truly remarkable woman who touched the lives of everyone she met," said Karen Belding, a long-time friend and co-founder with Dr. Braganza of the Peninsula Women's Network. "She was imbued with true vision and enormous energy which enable her to accomplish many wonderful things.
"She was a true humanitarian, who sought to help others," Belding said. "She left her impact on all of us and will live in our hearts forever."
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Teodoro Braganza; one daughter, Julia Braganza of Newport News; two sons, Ernest Braganza of Abingdon, and Robert Braganza of Washington D.C.; two brothers, Gordon Baker Logan of Abilene, Texas, and Joseph Ernest Logan of Morehead City, N.C.
Dr. Braganza was a native of Sumter, S.C., and had lived with her family in Yorktown since 1973.
She received her bachelor's degree from Duke University and her master's from the College of William and Mary, where she also earned her doctorate last year, the day her daughter graduated from CNC.
Dr. Braganza joined the staff of CNC in 1978. During that time, Dr. Braganza's many contributions included the development of the Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula, the Lifelong Learning Society and the annual Writer's Conference.
"The academic family of Christopher Newport College has lost one of its most cherished members," said close friend and immediate supervisor Dr. Richard M. Summerville, CNC's vice president for academic affairs.
"Agnes Braganza's professional life was characterized not only by high achievement but also by dedication, selflessness, and humanity. She was an inspiration to all those whose lives she touched," Summerville said. "Her spirit lives in each of those lives and in the goodness of her legacy at Christopher Newport College."
CNC President Anthony R. Santoro described Dr. Braganza a "dynamo." He said she had "single-handedly developed the continuing education depart ment."
"There are so many people in the community that have been touched by her," Santoro said.
A lifelong activist, she held leadership positions in many organizations. She was co-founder and past president of the Peninsula Women's Network, and information and support group for business and professional women.
She also was past president of the Yorktown Branch of the American Association of University Women, past president York High School Parent Teachers Association and past president of the League of Women Voters.
Dr. Braganza also had been the legislative liaison to the General Assembly for Christopher Newport College, a member of the Judiciary Review Commission for the Fourth Circuit Federal Court, and a delegate to the International Women's Year in Houston.
In recent years, Dr. Braganza had become very active in the Peninsula Cancer Support Group.
"Agnes Braganza was a truly remarkable woman who touched the lives of everyone she met," said Karen Belding, a long-time friend and co-founder with Dr. Braganza of the Peninsula Women's Network. "She was imbued with true vision and enormous energy which enable her to accomplish many wonderful things.
"She was a true humanitarian, who sought to help others," Belding said. "She left her impact on all of us and will live in our hearts forever."
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Teodoro Braganza; one daughter, Julia Braganza of Newport News; two sons, Ernest Braganza of Abingdon, and Robert Braganza of Washington D.C.; two brothers, Gordon Baker Logan of Abilene, Texas, and Joseph Ernest Logan of Morehead City, N.C.
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