Esther C. Brown passed away January 4, 2015 under the care of Niagara Hospice.

Born in Lockport on December 12, 1924 she was the daughter of Joseph and Rose (McQueeny) Hemmer. Esther worked in production for Harrison radiator for 30 years retiring in 1986. She was a member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, the Dale Association, and the UAW Retirees. Esther enjoyed yard sales and playing cards.

Esther is survived by her husband Richard Brown of Lockport; her two sons Kirk (Janie) Brown and Douglas (Sue) Brown both of Lockport; grandmother of Marcie (Christopher), Cassandra, Justin, Joseph, and Jeremy; great grandmother of Mallory and Andrew; sister of Rose Mary “Rosie” Bergman of Lockport, Marion Anstead, Mildred, Clarabelle, Walter, Clarence, Louis, Lester, and William Hemmer; sister-in-law Mary Brown; also several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 9th at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport. Interment was in Cold Springs Cemetery.

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