Veronica Anne 'Ronnie' O'Loughlin Brooks - artist, teacher, mother, grandmother, and friend - was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
An accomplished artist, Veronica's talent was obvious from an early age. She attended WPA art workshops in the New York City parks as a child, graduated from the prestigious High School of Music and Art in Manhattan, and then Hunter College with a Bachelor of Arts.
Following one year teaching second grade at St. Francis Cabrini grade school in Fairless Hills, Pa., Veronica taught art and headed the art departments at Bishop Conwell High School and later, Bishop Egan High School in Bucks County, Pa. for 27 years. She gave her talents and time freely to her many students, her church, and her family and friends, from creating Christmas artwork for her parish church, to teaching English to recent immigrants, to sewing for children in hospitals and shelters.
Always willing to lend a hand or a shoulder to lean on, Veronica was a beloved friend and grandmother. As evidence of her generous nature and loving heart, Veronica had nearly as many 'honorary' nieces, grand-nieces and -nephews, and grandchildren as actual ones.
Veronica is survived by her sons, Rob (Laura) and Jim (Kitty), daughters, Catherine and Betsy (Fred), her nine beloved grandchildren, her many nieces and nephews, and several lifelong friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Her funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 11 at St. John's R.C. Church in Lakehurst, N.J., which was followed by a graveside ceremony at Whiting Memorial Park.
Bucks County Courier Times, Feb. 12, 2017
An accomplished artist, Veronica's talent was obvious from an early age. She attended WPA art workshops in the New York City parks as a child, graduated from the prestigious High School of Music and Art in Manhattan, and then Hunter College with a Bachelor of Arts.
Following one year teaching second grade at St. Francis Cabrini grade school in Fairless Hills, Pa., Veronica taught art and headed the art departments at Bishop Conwell High School and later, Bishop Egan High School in Bucks County, Pa. for 27 years. She gave her talents and time freely to her many students, her church, and her family and friends, from creating Christmas artwork for her parish church, to teaching English to recent immigrants, to sewing for children in hospitals and shelters.
Always willing to lend a hand or a shoulder to lean on, Veronica was a beloved friend and grandmother. As evidence of her generous nature and loving heart, Veronica had nearly as many 'honorary' nieces, grand-nieces and -nephews, and grandchildren as actual ones.
Veronica is survived by her sons, Rob (Laura) and Jim (Kitty), daughters, Catherine and Betsy (Fred), her nine beloved grandchildren, her many nieces and nephews, and several lifelong friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Her funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 11 at St. John's R.C. Church in Lakehurst, N.J., which was followed by a graveside ceremony at Whiting Memorial Park.
Bucks County Courier Times, Feb. 12, 2017
Veronica Anne 'Ronnie' O'Loughlin Brooks - artist, teacher, mother, grandmother, and friend - was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
An accomplished artist, Veronica's talent was obvious from an early age. She attended WPA art workshops in the New York City parks as a child, graduated from the prestigious High School of Music and Art in Manhattan, and then Hunter College with a Bachelor of Arts.
Following one year teaching second grade at St. Francis Cabrini grade school in Fairless Hills, Pa., Veronica taught art and headed the art departments at Bishop Conwell High School and later, Bishop Egan High School in Bucks County, Pa. for 27 years. She gave her talents and time freely to her many students, her church, and her family and friends, from creating Christmas artwork for her parish church, to teaching English to recent immigrants, to sewing for children in hospitals and shelters.
Always willing to lend a hand or a shoulder to lean on, Veronica was a beloved friend and grandmother. As evidence of her generous nature and loving heart, Veronica had nearly as many 'honorary' nieces, grand-nieces and -nephews, and grandchildren as actual ones.
Veronica is survived by her sons, Rob (Laura) and Jim (Kitty), daughters, Catherine and Betsy (Fred), her nine beloved grandchildren, her many nieces and nephews, and several lifelong friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Her funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 11 at St. John's R.C. Church in Lakehurst, N.J., which was followed by a graveside ceremony at Whiting Memorial Park.
Bucks County Courier Times, Feb. 12, 2017
An accomplished artist, Veronica's talent was obvious from an early age. She attended WPA art workshops in the New York City parks as a child, graduated from the prestigious High School of Music and Art in Manhattan, and then Hunter College with a Bachelor of Arts.
Following one year teaching second grade at St. Francis Cabrini grade school in Fairless Hills, Pa., Veronica taught art and headed the art departments at Bishop Conwell High School and later, Bishop Egan High School in Bucks County, Pa. for 27 years. She gave her talents and time freely to her many students, her church, and her family and friends, from creating Christmas artwork for her parish church, to teaching English to recent immigrants, to sewing for children in hospitals and shelters.
Always willing to lend a hand or a shoulder to lean on, Veronica was a beloved friend and grandmother. As evidence of her generous nature and loving heart, Veronica had nearly as many 'honorary' nieces, grand-nieces and -nephews, and grandchildren as actual ones.
Veronica is survived by her sons, Rob (Laura) and Jim (Kitty), daughters, Catherine and Betsy (Fred), her nine beloved grandchildren, her many nieces and nephews, and several lifelong friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Her funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 11 at St. John's R.C. Church in Lakehurst, N.J., which was followed by a graveside ceremony at Whiting Memorial Park.
Bucks County Courier Times, Feb. 12, 2017
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