HANNIBAL, NY – Anne Brewer, 85, of Fair Haven, formerly of North Syracuse, passed away November 11, 2007, after a long illness.
She was born Anna Ewanicki to Andrew and Rose Ewanicki on September 6, 1922 in Fulton, NY.
Anne was a graduate of Fulton High School.
She was employed as a buyer in the jewelry and handbag department at the former Edwards Department Store in Syracuse for several years.
Anne was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Leon E. Brewer, who died September 11, 1996; her sister, Julie Dydyk; and a brother, John Ewanicki.
She is survived by her daughter, Toni-Lee (Michael) Turner of Seabrook, Texas; a son, Thomas (Karen) Brewer of Niskayuna, NY; two sisters, Mary Griffiths of Delaware and Jen Middleton of Bernards Bay, NY; six grandchildren, Tracy (Brian) Nickerson of Frisco, Texas, Thomas (Nicole) Turner of San Antonio, Texas, Stephanie Lynn (Todd) Rovero of Stratford, Conn. Kelly Brewer of Brooklyn, NY, Ryan Brewer and Lauren Brewer both of Austin, Texas; five cherished great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A calling hour will be held 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday with an 11:30 a.m. memorial service to follow at Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga St., Hannibal.
Private burial will be in the spring at Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling.
Contributions in Anne’s memory may be made to: Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, NY, 13021 or to Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 334, Fair Haven, NY, 13064.
Anne’s family would like to thank all her friends and caregivers who have helped care and love their mother throughout her illness, your kindness is deeply appreciated.
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Dear Toni Lee, Tom and families,
Across the miles we reach out and wipe away your tears. We touch your aching hearts with our hands. We embrace you in your grief. And we give thanks to God for your dear mother and friend, Ann, and our Aunt Annie. Be assured that you, Toni Lee and Tom, Aunt Annie and Uncle Lee, and your families shall be remembered in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. Fond memories of days with you all in Fair Haven and at Gramma and Granpa Nicki’s bring sorrow to joy. Love, Karen and Dave