Carlita Alma Brown
May 13, 1933 ~ September 18, 2016
Falmouth- Carlita Alma Brown, 83, of Johnson Road died on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Gosnell Hospice House following a brief illness. She was born in Van Buren, ME on May 13, 1933 the daughter of, and the middle child of seven, the late Leo and Mary S. (Violette) Cyr. At the age of sixteen she moved with her family to Falmouth where she attended local schools and graduated from Falmouth High School. Carlita worked most of her life in Credit Management at Owen Moore Clothing, Webber Oil, Sears Credit Center, WGME, and the L.L. Bean Call Center. She was a long time member of Credit Women International where she also served as an Executive Officer for the Portland Chapter. She was also active in the Violette Family Association. In her spare time she enjoyed working around her house, doing a painting project inside or out, or you may have seen her re-shingling the roof. She enjoyed traveling to visit with family, trips back to Van Buren, doing puzzles and reading romance novels. Her greatest love was just being a hard working mother and lifelong advocate for children, her children described her as going above and beyond, being a real mother to the core. Carlita was predeceased by two sisters Marlene Gordon and Ann Violette (Vi) Hudenburg and one brother Leo Gene Cyr. She is survived by two daughters Michelle and her husband Scott Morgan of Orrs Island, and Linda Brown of Falmouth; two sons Michael and his wife Jennifer Brown of South Carolina, and P. David Brown of Falmouth; two grandchildren Aaron Brown of GA and Henry Brown of Gray, ME; a brother Randy Cyr of Falmouth; two sisters Jeannine Trufant of FL., and Glenda Ketola of CT; brother-in-law Donald Hudenburg of VA; many nieces and nephews; and family friend/former son-in-law Scott Tapley Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 9:15am followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, 72 Federal Street, Portland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Carlitas memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Carlitas memory to: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Carilta. I’ve know her for a long time now, we used to work in the same industry and we also worked at LLBean together. We would visit together at Wal-Mart too. She will be be missed. You are all in my prayers.
– Connie Densmore
Dear Mike, David, Shelley, and Linda, we just heard about your mom’s death. We are so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was indeed a very special woman and touched hearts in an indiscribable way. Please accept our very heartfelt condolences. Love, Arlene and Chip LaBua
– Arlene and chip labua
Dear Michelle, Linda, Michael and David, So many fond memories of Carlita. Still remember being at your home and how wonderful she was to me. My sister and I often talk of the shower we threw at your house for her wedding. I remember the basement Halloween party well and threw one myself many years later. I hoped I’d be “making memories” also. My deepest condolences to you and your Families, Sincerely, Lydia (Leighton) Engelbert
– Lydia (Leighton) Engelbert
Michelle, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Thinking of you, Shelly Gammon
– Shelly Gammon
Thinking of Aunt Carl with affection and love! Rest in peace, sweet sweet Carlita! You truly were the best!!!We will never forget your kindness and humor!Mike and Jen, sending love, hugs and prayers!!
– Sabine and family
Missing my second Mom. Growing up next to you (with your grandmother in between), was the very best way to grow up. Your Mom was truly special to me and a great friend of my parents. Every time I drive through Falmouth I think of each of you and when I learned that my wife went to school with your cousins it made the world a little bit closer. Words are not sufficient to convey the feelings that happen at times like this. Suffice it to say you are all family to me, and always have been since we first met back when we were little.
– Brunswick, Maine
Shelly, We are all sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Lindsay was especially saddened as she had become very fond of Carlita and always enjoyed seeing her. She said your mother was always happy and in a good mood when she saw her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. I am here if you need anything. We will see you soon.
– Robyn Brackett