EILEEN KATE BRANDES
BRICK
Eileen Kate Brandes, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at the Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Toms River.
Born in picturesque Adare, County Limerick Ireland, she also resided in Abbeyfeale, Ireland, Birmingham, England, and New York City.
Upon her marriage in 1953, Eileen moved to New Jersey and lived in New Milford for 43 years before moving to Bricktown in 1997.
She studied nursing and worked in Dublin and England before coming to the USA in 1949. During her tenure in New York City, Eileen was employed at Long Island College Hospital, Bronx Eye & Ear Infirmary, St. Francis Hospital, and her beloved Doctor's Hospital. She continued to offer private duty nursing services and care for others in need.
Daughter of the late John W. and Norah (Noone) Bracken, she was predeceased by her loving husband, George Brandes; and her brothers, Patrick and Michael Bracken.
Eileen is survived by her children and their spouses, June Brandes and Tun Chu of Toms River, Doreen Brandes and Jay Berno, Washington, D.C./MD, John Brandes and Stacey of South Burlington, Vt., and Maura Brandes and Kerry Cannon of Norwalk, Conn.; eight grandchildren, Michael, Kaiann, Maureen, and Kevan Chu, Taylor and Chandler Brandes, and Madison and Chase Cannon; three sisters, Maureen Mills of Manchester, England, Doris Allen of Cornwall, England, and Rose Curtin of Abbeyfeale, Ireland; one brother, John Bracken, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Eileen will be remembered for volunteering to help those in need, her role as a foster parent, fondness of horses and dogs, and her love of children.
Family and friends will received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Road, Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Church of the Ascension, New Milford. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN would be appreciated.
EILEEN KATE BRANDES
BRICK
Eileen Kate Brandes, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at the Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Toms River.
Born in picturesque Adare, County Limerick Ireland, she also resided in Abbeyfeale, Ireland, Birmingham, England, and New York City.
Upon her marriage in 1953, Eileen moved to New Jersey and lived in New Milford for 43 years before moving to Bricktown in 1997.
She studied nursing and worked in Dublin and England before coming to the USA in 1949. During her tenure in New York City, Eileen was employed at Long Island College Hospital, Bronx Eye & Ear Infirmary, St. Francis Hospital, and her beloved Doctor's Hospital. She continued to offer private duty nursing services and care for others in need.
Daughter of the late John W. and Norah (Noone) Bracken, she was predeceased by her loving husband, George Brandes; and her brothers, Patrick and Michael Bracken.
Eileen is survived by her children and their spouses, June Brandes and Tun Chu of Toms River, Doreen Brandes and Jay Berno, Washington, D.C./MD, John Brandes and Stacey of South Burlington, Vt., and Maura Brandes and Kerry Cannon of Norwalk, Conn.; eight grandchildren, Michael, Kaiann, Maureen, and Kevan Chu, Taylor and Chandler Brandes, and Madison and Chase Cannon; three sisters, Maureen Mills of Manchester, England, Doris Allen of Cornwall, England, and Rose Curtin of Abbeyfeale, Ireland; one brother, John Bracken, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Eileen will be remembered for volunteering to help those in need, her role as a foster parent, fondness of horses and dogs, and her love of children.
Family and friends will received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Road, Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Church of the Ascension, New Milford. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN would be appreciated.
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w/o George Brandes, d/o John W. & Norah (Noone) Bracken
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