Betty L. Brown, obituary

Mon, 06/25/2018 - 5:30pm

ROCKLAND — Betty L. Brown, 70, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport, on Sunday, June 24, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Betty was born on March 7, 1948 in Camden, to parents Harold Marr and Thelma Nelson Marr.

Betty grew up in Camden and Appleton, attended local schools and received her diploma by working very hard to get her G.E.D. Betty was very proud of her accomplishment in doing that. Entering the workforce Betty was employed at the local seafood processing factory's all while raising and providing for her children.

Being Mom was Betty's #1 priority and her family fondly recalls her being kind, strong, humorous and playful.

When not working or helping others Betty enjoyed crocheting, playing computer games, attending Bingo, going to lawn sales, and collecting Native American Dolls.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, an infant son John Everett Snowdeal and her brother Frederick Marr. Left to cherish her memories are her children- daughters Tammy (Walter) Cox of Warren, and Lorrie Flaherty of Hope. Her sons Lee (Amanda) Brown of So. Thomaston, and Shawn Snowdeal of Los Angeles, California. Betty is also survived by her Brothers William Marr of Berwick, John of Union, Robert of Thomaston,  and Harold of Lewiston. along with Peter Young of Warren. She also leaves her sister Beverly Brown (Milton) of Bingham. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jamie Cunningham , Shayne Elwell, of Rockland. Dustin Weaver,  Devon Pease of Portland, Cheyenne Flaherty,  Tekia Cox, Jenessa Cox, and William Cox all of Warren. As well as Cayleigh Brown of So. Thomaston. along with six great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.

A graveside service will be held for Betty on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Village Cemetery, Erin Street, Thomaston. Immediately following the graveside service a gathering of family and friends will be held for Betty at the home of Lee Brown, 515 Spruce Head Road, So. Thomaston, ME.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that you make a donation in her name to the Sussman House, 40 Anchor Drive, Rockport, Maine 04856.

Hall's of Thomaston has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences please visit Betty's book of memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.