Dixfield – Carolyn L. Brann, 80, of Canton Point Road passed away on Wednesday October 3, 2018 on the family farm surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Machiasport, Maine on April 25, 1938 a daughter of Clarence and Goldie (Chambers) Moore.
Carolyn attended Machias schools until age 10, and then attended Peru schools which she loved very much.
She married the love of her life, Isadore “Izzy” Brann on February 25, 1956, together they celebrated 62 years of marriage; he passed away on February 18, 2018.
Carolyn and Izzy owned a Fir Tipping business for over 30 years. She loved her flower and vegetable gardens, and “puttying” around the farm with Izzy.
Carolyn also loved going to the fall fairs, attending the Jam sessions at the Eagles, the VFW and Bisbee’s in East Dixfield.
Carolyn will be remembered as the “Fudge Lady” for her delicious Fudge which she shared with family and friends.
She also loved collecting dolls, building puzzles, reading, cooking and watching the Hallmark Channel.
Carolyn will be remembered for her love of Christmas and her overabundance of decorations; her house could be seen for miles away.
Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Nelson Brann, Mark Brann and wife Donna, Michael Brann and wife Darlene, Nancy McPherson, and Natalie Murphy and husband Robert, a sister in law, Deborah Brann; a brother in law, Leo LaPointe; ten grandchildren, Curtis Brann and wife Erikka, Seth McPherson and wife Kaci, Travis Waite and wife Katy, Jonathan McPherson, Devin Brann, Melissa Stevens and husband Charlie, Krystal Smith and husband Ryan, Tracie Brann and significant other, Tim Willis, Katie Metivier and fiancé` Michael Young, and Lindsey Brann; great grandchildren, Owen and Brooke Smith, Cash Stevens, Oliver and Lorelai Waite, Raelyn Metivier, Hannah McPherson, Everett Brann, Liam and Jayson Brann, and two on the way, Cora Young, and Silas McPherson; Special Niece, Brenda Garland and husband Kerry; and several other nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Izzy Brann, two brothers, George “Bud” Pettegrow and Eric Pettegrow; and a sister, Audrey Brann.
You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the family by visiting their guestbook at www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 to 5 pm on Sunday October 14, 2018 at Webb River Sportsman Club 1109 Canton Point Rd Dixfield, ME 04224. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 250 Penobscot St. Rumford ME 04276. 364-4366 www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com
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