Esther Ann "Shan" Brennan, age 82, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014. She was able to stay at home, as were her wishes, with the help of her family and the caring people of Grace Hospice. Shan was born August 6, 1932 in Belleoram, Newfoundland, Canada to the late Priscilla and Ernest Taylor. She married Bernard Brennan in 1950. Her family moved to the United States in 1959. Bernard preceded her in death, passing away in 2005.
Survivors include her children; Bernie (Lisa) Brennan, Paulette (Greg) Steinke and Yvonne Milligan, all of Mishawaka, and Richard Brennan of Granger. Surviving as well are 3 sisters; Winetta (Billy) Hilton and Mary Jackson of Nova Scotia, and Elsie Becker of Elkhart. Shan is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren ,1 great-great grandchild and over 40 nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her infant son, Daniel, and her siblings from Canada; Ernie, Dick & Lyman Taylor and Dorothy Moffatt.
Visitation and funeral services will be held privately. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing (Ecclesasties 3: 1-5)
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. (Revelation 21:4)
Also, you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. (John 16:22)
In her memory, donations may be made to Grace Hospice.