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Obituary

After a long, love-filled 96 years, Mary Ellen Brennan departed this life on April 3, 2024.

Mary Ellen "Nana" Brennan (nee Gacquin) was born to Thomas and Mary Agnes Gacquin on September 11, 1927, in Curn a Lee, County Roscommon, Republic of Ireland.

During WWII , she left Ireland to live with cousins in London and attend nursing school. In a scene straight from a Hollywood classic, she met the love of her life, Michael …

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I first met Mary and her husband when I became engaged to her son-in-law's brother. I have often commented that Mary ha…
I first met Mary and her husband when I became engaged to her son-in-law's brother. I have often co…
I first met Mary and her husband when I became engaged to her so…

To Caroline, Sean and families,

We are so sorry to hear about your mum' passing, which we read last week on the 'Roscomm…

To Caroline, Sean and families,

We are so sorry to hear about your mum' passing, which we read last …

To Caroline, Sean and families,

We are so sorry to hear about you…

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Born

September 11th, 1927
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Passed away

April 3rd, 2024
Norfolk, VA

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Mary Ellen "Nana" Brennan