Dorothy L. Brennan
Friday, July 10, 1914
Date of Death:
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Age:
101 years old
Friday, July 10, 1914
Date of Death:
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Age:
101 years old
Friday, July 10, 1914
Date of Death:
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Age:
101 years old
Dorothy L. Brennan
Dorothy L. Brennan, 101, of Rochester passed away Saturday March 12, 2016 at Madonna Towers where she resided for the last nine years.
Dorothy Leona Meyer was born July 10, 1914 in Clear Lake, MN to William and Mary (McManus) Meyer. She moved to Rochester after graduation where she married Martin W. Brennan on September 13, 1939. They farmed in the Eyota area until moving to Rochester in 1956. Dorothy worked various jobs and retired from the Olmsted County courthouse in 1979.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Don (Gail) Brennan of Rochester, daughter M. Therese Carroll of Rochester, and son Tim Brennan of St. Paul Minn.; 6 grand children, Jay (Gina) Brennan, Jeff (Lisa) Brennan, Jennifer (Richard) Hurt, Amy Carroll, Chris (Stephanie) Carroll, Chad (Melody) Brennan and 13 great grandchildren.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Martin, son Joseph and grandson Casey Carroll, sister Ruth Maeda and brother Don Meyer.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday March 16, at 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Donald J. Schmitz officiating. A visitation will be held at the church one hour before the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Dorothy L. Brennan has received the following condolences.
To Dorothy's Family Members:
We wish to share our condolences on Dorothy's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sad transition.
I have known this Amazing Lady all my life. I am Bill Donahue's sister. Dorothy was so Sweet, Caring, Loving to everyone she met. I am very sorry for your Loss ?
The Loss of your Mom will be Great! Which I am Praying for you all...
Our family met Dorothy at Madonna last year as she was my Dad's neighbor across the hall. Dad needed extra help with meals so I was often at the breakfast table with Dorothy too. I loved that little wave of her hand as she would politely dismiss Dad's forgetfulness, even as he tried to steal a piece of her toast. She was a nice neighbor and we had many lovely visits with her.
Our condolences to the Brennan Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace dear Dorothy,
Theresa McGuire (daughter of Bill O'Rourke)
We remember Dorothy as a very spirited lady who enjoyed a little teasing. She liked relating about her job as a switchboard operator at the government center. We picked up her phase about saying the Rosary, "Working the beads" when invoking the Blessed Virgin Mary. We have fond memories of "Jay's Grandma Dort" God Bless Her!
Dorothy was a sweet, sweet lady and we cherish her friendship. Ron and Judy Hunter
Dorothy always had a sweet smile and a gentle laugh. I remember Christmas' in the basement with all of her "Dayton" bears Lined up. Grateful my daughters, Mariah and Carissa have so many happy memories. shr lived a full life and was kind to many. ?
I remember like it was yesterday me and my friends would ride our bikes to your house. And you would give us cookies and milk and ask about our day and how our week has been. You have such a kind heart, and I will always remember you & be thinking about you. I love you forever !
Love, your first great granddaughter,
Mariah
I will never forget the memories I have with you. From playing with your farm animals in the basement, to bringing my polly pockets over and playing in the living room. You would always sit me down at the kitchen table and bring me a glass of milk with some of your amazing sugar cookies that melted in my mouth. These are a few of many things that I will never forget about you. You are and will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you dearly.
With love,
your second great grandchild,
Carissa Brennan
Dear all,
My condolences on the passing of a lovely lady. The picture is just like I remember her - smiling. I know you will all miss her but I hope you find comfort in your wonderful memories of her.
With sympathy,
Sandi Brennan
Small stature, soft voice, big hearted. We will miss you greatly Grandma.
Jay & Gina
Rest in peace Grandma. Thanks for all the memories. I will think of you often.
Love,
Jeff