Ruthe H. Brown, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 5, 2016 at the age of 91. Mrs. Brown grew up and raised her family in Troy, NY, then lived for many years in Lynchburg, VA. She was a resident of Raleigh at the time of her death.

A graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy, Mrs. Brown was a devout Catholic and was devoted to her large, growing family. She was a voracious reader, an avid bridge player and crossword puzzle maven, and passed her enthusiasm for general knowledge on to her grandchildren by rewarding them for feats such as learning all the US State Capitals and the Presidents of the United States, in the order they served. An anchor to her family, she was a wise and devoted friend to virtually everyone she met.

Mrs. Brown is predeceased by her husband, Aloysius J. Brown and her daughter, Mary Patrick Dearing M.D. (Brian). She is survived by her other children, Aloysius J. Brown III (Emerson Santos) of Oak Park, IL, Nadine Brown-Silver (Sean Lawlor) of Albany, NY, Norbert Brown (Elizabeth) of Bourne, MA, Connie Brown (Wali Mohammad) of Albany, NY, and Matthew Brown (Karen) of Raleigh. In addition, she is survived by 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Brown’s funeral will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 12. There will also be a memorial Mass and inurnment for her at St. Thomas More Church, 3015 Roundelay Rd, Lynchburg, VA on Saturday, October 15 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Condolences: rfhr.com