NORWICH – Maryellen Brennan, 46, of Youngsville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 at Rex Hospital, in Raleigh, N.C.
She was born on May 3, 1960 in Greene. Maryellen is the daughter of Raymond and Ruth Maginsky, former teachers in Norwich, who now reside in Chambersburg, Pa.
Maryellen graduated from Norwich High School, Norwich, in 1978. She attended SUNY College of Technology at Utica/Rome, graduating in 1982 with a B.S. degree in business administration. She worked for Crowley Foods in Binghamton, where she met her husband, Dan. They were married on Dec. 10, 1988 and resided in Nichols. After relocating to North Carolina, Maryellen worked as an Administrative Assistant at Leith, Inc. in Raleigh for the past 11 years.
Maryellen is best remembered for her beautiful smile, generous heart and love of life. She valued her family and was loyal to her friends. She touched many lives by putting their needs first before her own. Maryellen was an avid animal lover, who cherished her dogs - Baron, Dutchess and Tucker.
In addition to her parents, Maryellen is survived by her husband, Daniel Brennan, of Youngsville, N.C.; her sister, Nancy Fama and husband, Joseph, of Norwich and their daughter, Allison Serafen of Largo, Fla.; and her brother, Robert Maginsky and wife, Rose, and their son, Ryan, of Benbrook, Texas.
She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Pauline Brennan and companion, Dan Leary, of Athens, Pa.; her brother-in-law, Timothy Brennan and wife, Ann, and their children Timmy, Jessica, Sarah, and Emma of Athens, Pa.; her brother-in-law, Craig Brennan and wife, Kelley, of Towanda, Pa.; and her sister-in-law, Colleen Chrzanowski and husband, Doug, of Owego.
A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home on Thursday at 7 p.m. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Humane Society, 2100 L. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 or the American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, N.C. 27615.
Arrangements by Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest, N.C. 27587. (919-556-5811).