Anna T. Brennan
October 1, 1917 ~ November 27, 2016
PORTLAND Anna T. Brennan, 99, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Scarborough. Born on October 1, 1917 in Portland, Anna was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (McCoy) Burke. She graduated from Portland High School in 1934. Following high school, Anna attained her B.A. in education from University of Maine in Gorham. Anna met her husband, Robert T. Brennan, shortly after he graduated from Bentley College in Massachusetts. They were married on July 31, 1944 at St. Patricks Church. Together, they made their home on Bolton Street and later Woodfield Road where they raised 5 children. Anna taught fourth grade for several years and later worked as a substitute teacher after her first child was born. Throughout her life, she was very involved in her childrens activities by attending games, school board meetings, amongst several other activities. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing in the Portland Womens Chorus, and volunteering at the local food pantry with her husband. Anna and her husband enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. One of their favorite places to visit every fall was St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec. In addition to her parents, Anna was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Robert T. Brennan; brother, Joseph C. Burke; sister, Mary Mallett; daughter-in-law, Diane Brennan; son-in-law, Phil Callahan. She is survived by her daughter, Mary C. Brennan-Callahan of CA; sons, Robert T. Brennan, Jr. and wife Maureen of SC, John Brennan and wife Barbara of Edgecomb, ME, Peter G. Brennan and fianc Stephanie of Old Orchard Beach, Michael J. Brennan of NJ; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of St. Josephs Rehabilitation and Residence, Mercy Hospital and Gosnell Memorial Hospice House for the compassionate care Anna received. Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday, November 29, from 4-8PM at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 30, at 10:15AM followed by an 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josephs Church, 673 Stevens Ave, Portland. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Annas memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
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Dear Brennan family,We so enjoyed the company of your mother when visiting our Aunt Dot Barron at St. Joseph’s Residence. She was such a good companion to Dot during her stay there.She was a wonderful lady.Condolences to all of you.
– Shane (McGeough) Ellis
I am filled with wonderful memories of Anna and Bob, Mary and Louie Albert, and our parents Tom and Agnes Hey and the laughter and great fun the three couples would have together. All were beloved family friends and Anna’s passing closes that chapter of our family memories. Anna was a woman of deep faith in God and when I would see her over the years she would speak of how deeply she missed Bob and the Alberts and my mom and dad. May she rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to the Brennan family.Love,Phyllis & Rich
– Phyllis Hey & Rich Wood
Condolences to all the family. Aunt Anna was such a lovely and giving person, so deep in faith and devoted to Uncle Bob and Robbie, Micheal, John, Peter and Mary Claire, the grand kids and great grand kids. She is in our prayers, as are you all at this sad time.
– Elizabeth Doyle FitzGerald
We will always hold a very special place in our hearts for Anna. She was so great to us whenwe moved here and helped us so much. She made this such a special place for us.And was always there for us when we needed anything. We will keep her in our prayers and always remember how very special she was to us.Our love and sympathy to all the family.Jack and Madeline Whitney
– Jack and Madeline Whitney
Aunt Anna and Uncle Bob were like grandparents to our daughters Joyce and Jennifer. Each August we camped at Sebago Lake and went to Freeport for the latest back-to-school fashions. Aunt Anna always asked the girls to show her their new wardrobes and she always expressed her approval. Our family will always remember our Aunt Anna.
– Jimmy Doyle
to the Brennan family,When Anna was at st Josephs my gram Theresa tully was there and I would visit both Anna and Theresa. So sorry for your loss. I will miss her to my gram died 3 years ago.Kristen Tully
– kristen Tully
To the Brennan Family.I am so saddened to hear about the passing of your mom. I have fond memories of the many parents in St. Patrick’s parish and the neighborhood raising money at events for the church. My parents always enjoyed spending time with your parents at those events.My best to you all. Karen Boulos McPhee
– Karen Boulos McPhee
Anna and Bob were dear friends of my parents Tom and Agnes Hey for as long as I can remember.Together with Mary and Louis Albert they enjoyed trips, family weddings, new babies and especially church dances and Christmas fairs ( St Patricks and St Joeseph’s) and of course Knights of Columbus events.Fond memories include the New Years Eve gatherings where the 6 friends would get together at our house and the sounds of their laughter would reach our upstairs bedrooms. What wonderful role models to my generation!Starting as young parents they grew old together even to living within a 10 minute walk of each other’s homes in their twilight years.Anna had a delightful sense of humor and she was always happy to see us as we became adults -wanting the latest family and parish news. She dressed with style and was immensely proud of her family and her Irish Heritage.So sorry she’s gone from us but so happy to have known her.We will miss her laughter and be forever grateful for her friendship with my mother, Agnes.
– Susan Hey Wallace and Dave Wallace