Obituary of Lucy A. Brown

Lucy A. Brown of Marathon passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lucy was born on March 9, 1933, in Berkshire to the late Charles Fred and Ophelia Lulu Horton Marshall. Lucy is survived by her husband Thomas A. Brown of Marathon, the love of her life for over 63 years; daughters Jeanette (Curt) Boulanger of Cortland, Catherine (Gary) Spencer of Poughkeepsie, and Joanne Brown of Marathon; and a sister Barbara Spada of New Mexico. Lucy is also survived by eight grandchildren and at least four great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Laura Medchill of Poulsbo, Washington, Elinor Banks of Livingston Manor, Janice Kelley of Vandervoort, Arkansas, Bernie Marshall of Kansas City, Kansas, and Janet Marshall of Cortland; brother-in-law Lawrence (Corky) Brown of Marathon; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Lucy was predeceased by a daughter Patricia, a son Thomas, Jr., granddaughter Elizabeth Spencer, three brothers Fred, John, and Roger, and a sister Eugenia (Jean) Bean. Per Lucys wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice. to offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com