"I will forever miss Colleen. She was the love of my life, and my best friend. Her eyes were filled with a peaceful calm, her smile brought cheer to everyone, and her personality always shined like a bright light in dark. Colleen's glass was always half-full. When we encountered a struggle in our life, I always remember Colleen saying "There is no need to stress about it. It will always work out. It may not work out as you want, but it always works out'. Cplleen's death broke my heart, and I do not think I could ever love another. My only hope is that upon my own death we will again meet and continue our journey together. Until then, I will forever miss her and carry a large void. Rest In Peace My Love!"
In loving memory of
Colleen Marie Brown
March 20, 1969 - May 1, 2012
Colleen Marie Brown (nee Bush), suddenly, on May 1, 2012, of Clementon. Age 43.
Soulmate and wife of Joseph Brown, Sr. Devoted mother of Stephanie Schafer, Samantha Schafer, Rebecca Brown and Liam Brown. Beloved step-mother of Heidi Brown, Joseph Brown, Jr. (Michelle) and Casey Brown. Loving daughter of Bill and Diane (nee Mount) Bush. Dear sister of William Bush, Jr. Grandmother of Payton Brown, Joseph Brown, III and Nicholas Brown. Granddaughter of Kathleen Mount. Niece of Robert Mount, Jr. (Sue). Daughter-in-law of Patricia and Harry Hofflinger. Sister-in-law of Dawn Colofranson (Tony) and Janet Goetz (Peter). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, especially those members of her beloved HYPE.
Colleen was a 1987 graduate of Triton High School. She had been involved in Color Guard since high school and was the Director of HYPE Cadets since its inception. Colleen was a former member of The Cathedral Singers of Camden. She loved cooking for her family and friends. She was an excellent photographer.
There will be a viewing from 6 to 9pm Monday eve and 9 to 10:15am Tuesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral Mass 11am Tuesday at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa's RC Church, Runnemede.
Interment private.
Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.
Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Colleen's memory to the Colleen Bush Brown Educational Memorial Fund, Sun National Bank, 627 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108, c/o Cynthia Hill or visit www.ColleenBrown.org.
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