Minnie C. McEwen, 96 of Brier Hill NY passed away Sept. 23, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Home. Minnie was born Sept.26, 1925, at home in Hammond, NY and was the daughter of the late Milo and Orphia Hollister. She married the late Allen McEwen Aug. 26, 1944 and worked on the family farm most of her life.
She was a leader of the Cherry Hustlers 4-H club, and was active in the Eastern Stars, Home Bureau and the First Congregational Church of Brier Hill. She was a lover of all things green that grow in the ground an was a master cake baker. She was always ready to volunteer to work for her community and help those in need.
In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her brothers Hiram, Ogle, Ray, Don, Gerald, Milo and sisters Evily, Blanche, Ilene. Minnie is survived by children William McEwen (Jane) Queensbury NY, Bonnie Abbott (Gary)Thompson Falls MT, and Douglas McEwen (Marcia) Gwonda NY; grandchildren Reed and Garrett McEwen Glens Falls NY, Nanette Wilson (Charlie) Thompson Falls MT, Jesse Gascon (Robbi) Thompson Falls MT, Sharon Sorley (Rick)) Thompson Falls MT, two adopted Jared and Richard Abbott, and Riley McEwen Great Falls MT. She also has 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held later in the Spring at a time to be announced. Memorial contributions in memory of Minnie may be made to the First Congregational Church of Brier Hill. Funeral arrangements are with Fox and Murray Funeral Home, Ogdensburg NY. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
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