Brenda Louise (Corson) West, 67, died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born on September 18, 1949 in Concord, daughter of the late Reginald F. and Alice (Roy) Newton.
She was the wife of Carroll E. West. They were married on May 30, 2014 in Franklin.
Brenda was educated in Concord, graduating from Concord High School.
She enjoyed sewing her own clothes, going for rides and seeing new places. She attended the Baptist Church in Franklin.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Larry Newton, and sister-in-law, Suze Newton.
She is survived by her loving husband, Carrolle; son, Tom Corson; two grandchildren; several niece's and nephew's; two good friends, Cindy of Hill, NH, and Norma of Pittsfield, NH; as well as Dick Newton of Florida, Patty Newton of Gilford, Roy Newton of CA, and her Aunt, Lillian Roy.
No formal services will be held at this time.
"O Lord, support us all day long, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in thy mercy grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last. AMEN."
-prayer written by Cardinal Newman, excerpt from page 215 of "The Cider House Rules" by John Irving
In lieu of flowers, those who would like to make a memorial contribution in Brenda's name are asked to consider a donation to the American Lung Association of the Northeast, 460 Totten Pond Road Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.