Marie Brimo
Marie Brimo passed away peacefully in her home in Yardley, PA on Sunday, January 12, 2020, surrounded by her daughters and loved ones. She was 90.
Marie was a truly kind, generous, and remarkable person. She grew up in Philadelphia, and raised her children in Churchville. In her earlier years, she enjoyed traveling the country, bird watching, dancing, playing cards, and socializing with groups of friends. She was a member of the German club. She enjoyed summers with her family at Penn Lake where she was well-liked by her daughter's friends & the community. Marie was a Girl Scout Troop Leader for many years. She was of the Roman Catholic faith.
In later years, she and her beloved late husband, Herman, enjoyed their time between South Carolina and Arizona, where their home had her favorite view of the Catalina Mountains. They continued traveling through Elderhostel, eager to try new adventures. They were active volunteers. Although a gentle person, Marie met life's challenges with resiliency and faith.
In recent years, her focus was on spending time with her family and lifelong friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as reading and watching her evening shows surrounded by a lifetime of memories. An understanding, caring listener, she continued to be loved and well-respected by her children's and grandchildren's friends, and well-liked by everyone who met her.
Marie lived her life fully with enthusiasm, endurance, faith, and love for her family.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Susan, she is survived by her daughters Dolores (Kevin), Carolyn (Ray) and Elaine (Allan). Additionally, she leaves behind her grandchildren, Shawn (Aaron), Joshua, Daniel (Sarah), Kristina and her two sons, Brandon and Michael, Joseph, Mark (Jessica) and their son, Liam; her brother, Otto; nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.
Services will be private; let's celebrate her character by being especially kind today.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to help veterans through DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust or to the American Heart Association.
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