Mrs. Rosemary Frances Brown

December 10, 1946 - March 3, 2019

Mrs. Rosemary Frances Brown, 72, of Johnstown, New York, was called home to her Heavenly Father on March 3, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 10, 1946, in Amsterdam, New York, to Francis and Rosemary Lasher, Rosemary was a firm believer in friendships, family and faith. Rosemary was raised in Canajoharie, New York, graduating from Canajoharie High School in 1965 and St. Lawrence University in 1969, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. On October 11, 1981, Rosemary married Russell T. Brown at St. John’s Episcopal Church, a parish that would soon become her second home. A devoted civil servant, she retired from Montgomery County in 2002 after 33 years of dedicated service as Director of Social Services. As a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Rosemary was actively involved and beloved in the faith community. She previously served on the Vestry, held the position of one of three Historians, volunteered with the NOAH program and serenaded the parish as a choir member. An avid historian and member of the Episcopal Church Historical Society, Rosemary was passionate about genealogy, ancestry and historical preservation, expanding her research and vast knowledge through family and church archives. She was the driving force behind the historical survey of St. John’s Primary Church Building. Rosemary had an eye for creating beautiful jewelry and enjoyed displaying her talents at various craft fairs throughout the area, with the company of her sister Shawnee. Rosemary will be greatly missed for her kindness, compassion, sense of humor, honesty, tender heart and unparalleled pie making skills. Rosemary is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Russell T. Brown; her two beloved sons, Caleb F. Brown (Briana); Seth R. Brown (Michelle); sisters Josephine Skizinski (Paul) and Shawnee Lasher, her best friend and confidant; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Delores Brown; her pride and joy, her grandchildren, Breckin and McKynlie Brown; numerous nieces and nephews and her faithful pets, Genghis and Kitty. Rosemary was predeceased by her parents Francis and Rosemary Lasher. The family welcomes relatives and friends for calling hours 3 pm to 6 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Ehle and Barnett Funeral Home, 15 N. William Street, Johnstown NY. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2019, 2 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1 N. Market Street, Johnstown, with Reverend Laurie Garramone officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: One Church Street, PO Box 395, Johnstown, NY 12095 or the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, 133 Hilltop Rd, Sprakers, NY 12166.