Catherine Brown Obituary

Obituary of Catherine A. Brown
Catherine A. Brown passed away quietly on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
She and her twin sister, Alice, were born on January 16, 1921, to Mary and Joseph Kelleher in Peekskill, NY.
She was educated in the Assumption School and graduated from Peekskill High School. After his return from World War II, Catherine married Clarence A. "Pete" Brown on May 19, 1943, at the Church of the Assumption in Peekskill.
They enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage until Pete's passing in April 2003. They resided in Buchanan for all those years. She was a devoted homemaker and volunteer with Scouts, PTA and Lions Club endeavors.
After retirement, she and her husband enjoyed cross-country travel, cruises, and hosting family gatherings at Queechy Lake.
Catherine was a faithful parishioner of St. Christopher's Parish in Buchanan and Holy Spirit Parish in Cortlandt Manor after she moved back to Peekskill in 2005.
Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a loving sister and aunt.
She is survived by her children, Linda Coulter, Susan (Robert) Winchester, Clarence III "Larry" Brown, and Mary Ellen (John) Robertson. " Nana" will be missed by her by her seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and spouse, she was predeceased by her brother, Joseph (Alice) Kelleher, her twin Alice (Clarence) Napier, sister Irene (Bill) Balluff, son-in-law Wayne Coulter, niece Jean Alice Napier, and great-granddaughter, Addison Robertson.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:15 am
Internment to follow at the Assumption Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to , and the .