Sadie BROWNER
(née Bell)

Hi Anne, Frances, Paul, Neil, Gerry, Barbara, Michael & John. Sorry I could not travel to Dublin last week to be there for Auntie Sadie's funeral. I am glad to have seen Ma on the Saturday before she past away. It was lovely to spend a little time with her. I want to thank all of you for allowing us to spend time with Auntie Sadie so close to the end it meant a lot. I know as we got older there was less trips to Dublin. Since my move to Scotland I have been lucky to again start visiting Gleneargy again. I got to be back in the kitchen with Ma and Da like old times. In my head I still have a picture of Ma at the kitchen counter getting ready to make tea, coffee and of course to get some cake. She always wanted to know what we where up to and how we were doing she treated us like one of her own. She was very special person and you are all very lucky to have had her as Mum and Friend. I feel very lucky to have had such a great Auntie I will miss her a lot.
Love Frances (Cross)

Dear Fran,
I am so sorry to hear of your dear mother's death. Unfortunately I was unable to go to the funeral.
The death of a mother in a family is such a huge loss. Only those of us who have gone through it know to the full extent. It marks the end of an era in a daughter's life. I saw from the death notice that you have a large family. This must be a source of great comfort to you all in your grief. Christmas is going to be difficult, I know. May fond memories sustain you.
I hope we will soon see you back in Eblana. Life has to go on and what a lot you, Fran, have to offer to the creative world.
My best wishes to you,
Joan

Dear Fran,


I heard the news about your mother today from my Dad - I am just back from a 2 week trip. I am very sorry for your loss and think I can fully understand the sadness your whole family is feeling. Please let everyone know I am thinking about them, in particular, your father. I was disappointed to have been away at the time of Sadie's death. If I had not been away I would have been in Dublin with the Browner family as they mourned Sadie's death and celebrated the wonderful person she was. Sadie is such an important part of our extended family - I think in some way each of the Browner cousins have been mothered and nurtured by her at sometime. I think of our first visit to Ireland - and how cozy I felt in her kitchen and happy to have some of her bread. I think of how fond my Dad is of Sadie - she is so much a part of his life - and why he went to America.

With the death of our mother this year - I think I know all too well your feelings and the loss that will always be with you. Mothers are such an important part of who we are - there is a part of us that is not the same when they are gone. The memories are important reminders that our mothers are always with us - and the loss is something that becomes a part of your life.

With much love and deepest sympathy.

Michelle B.

My dear Fran,

I hear from Hester the sad news of your dear Mother's passing. I am so sorry I do not have your address so I could write to you properly, but as this is my only means of communication Fran, may I ask you to please accept my deepest sympathy. I see from the Obituary that you are a large and I am sure, close, family. May you all sustain each other in this sad time.

Sincerely,
Roisin

Hi Paul,
It's your long lost cousins in California. We were so terribly sorry to hear about your mom. She was truly a remarkable woman. An incredibly beautiful person on both the inside and the outside. I have such fond memories of her that I will carry in my heart always. Please give our regards and love to everyone.

With our sincerest sympathy,
Lisa and Brian
Brandon and Trevor

Dear Fran

Very sorry to hear about your mom, must be a great comfort for you having been home and having time to participate with decisions and care. Hope your dad is going to be ok, I'm sure he'll be very lonely and will need lots of support.
There's a spare bed here in Riverdale if you get some time to yourself and need a break.

Take good care of yourself,
Thinking of you at this sad time in your life.

Noel

Hi Fran

Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and your family, I am so sorry about your mam, you must all be heart broken... I had the kids include you, your family and your mam in their prayers, nothing purer than a childs prayer, thank god you are at home and have everybody around you... I'll try catch you by phone next week. I promise to organise a special mass to be said in memory of her here in Montauk, she would have loved the new church and Fr. Mike!

Thinking of you
Jackie

Dear Uncle Connie and all my Browner Cousins,
Words can't convey the heartfelt sympathy felt for you at this time of loss.
Sharing in your loss of Sadie, she was so special to all of us.
Our visits to Ireland will not be the same without seeing her. Love Ann, Randy, Charlie and Jennifer

I have not been able to get back for many years but will always remember how warm and welcoming Aunty Sadie made the house. Our thoughts are with you.
Kieran and Keva.

Dear Connie and family,
Our heartfelt love and prayers go out to you during this sad time. We loved Sadie so very much and we always cherish those precious memories we shared with her.
Love always,
Patrick and Phil Murray

Dear Uncle Connie,

We are so sadden by the loss of Aunt Sadie, she truly was a wonderful,loving woman. Unfortunately, we did not get to see her often, but when we were in her company she always made us feel loved. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary Beth, Al, Alexa and Carly Ragozzino

Dear Connie and all my Dublin Browner cousins,
I'm really sorry to hear that my Aunt Sadie is gone. I was glad she got to meet Montse in the summer. I'll always remember my trips up to Dublin to stay in Glenageary and how Sadie always welcomed me with "How'ya Colm".
I'll never forget her.
All my love
Colm