Geraldine "Gerry" Brushwein

Auburn - Geraldine Keenan Brushwein, 82 of Auburn passed away on February 8th, 2013 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice surrounded by her immediate family. Gerry was born in Lewiston on August 15, 1930 and lived in Auburn throughout her life. Her main focus was her family and nothing made her happier than spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends at the Wee House, a home that has been in the family for over 50 years. In her later years Gerry was involved with Senior Citizens acting as the Treasurer for First Auburn Senior Citizens and as a member of the New Auburn Senior Citizens. She also played an active role in planning last year’s 65th Edward Little High School reunion. With her at her passing were all of her children including Patty LaFontaine and her husband Dale of Greene, Anne Brushwein and husband Stephen Spain from Yarmouth, Kurt Brushwein from Beaverton, Oregon John and Amy Brushwein from Gray and step daughter Rae Rodgers along with her granddaughters Jessica Mosher and Lauren Laplante. She is also survived by her sister Patty Jean, 84 from Nashua, NH. In addition, her family included grandchildren Kyle and Leah Brushwein, Grace Spain and great grandchildren Luke and Lilah Mosher as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Edward Brushwein and her second husband Richard Brushwein. Gerry lived a long and active life and she will be greatly missed. You are invited to share your condolences with the Brushwein family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation Wednesday from 12 noon till 1:30 PM at the funeral home after which time a celebration of her life will follow at 1:30 PM. Burial in the spring at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice (www.ahch.org). A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545