Ms. Brenda L. Owen

Brenda L. Owen, 72, of Lyon Mountain passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh. Born on December 19, 1950 in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of Rodney H. and Marilyn G. (Morse) Owen. Brenda graduated from Lyon Mountain High School. She worked as a secretary for 36 years, serving 12 years at Clinton Correctional Facility and 24 years at Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility until retirement. In 2018 she began working for Dannemora Outreach JCEO as a case worker. She also worked at Sam’s Club, Clinton County Community College and the Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as well as a secretary and chairman for the Republican Party and a secretary for the Dannemora Town offices. She was a devoted communicant of St. Bernard’s Church, Lyon Mountain also serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Choir member. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, serving as a Regent and a District Deputy and a Regent of the Court of Our Lady of Snows. She also helped with Bible Study, Healing Masses and Birthrights in the church. She was a member of the Lyon Mountain American Legion Auxiliary and the Mountain Top Housing Board. Brenda gave her heart to her church, her family, her friends and her community. She was always willing to help anyone. She enjoyed knitting, reading and crafting. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great granddaughter. She is survived by her children, a son, Kenneth Ashline and his wife, Ina of Alabama; a daughter, Michele McGuire and her companion, Christopher OConnell of Chazy Lake; five grandchildren, Connor, Collin, Steven, Emily and Angelina; a great granddaughter, Scarlett; a brother and sister-in-law, Reginald and Kathleen Owen of Lyon Mountain; a sister, Kathy Owen of Plattsburgh; a niece, Carrie Owen; and a nephew, Eric Owen. She was predeceased by her parents. Calling hours will be held at St. Bernard’s Church, Lyon Mountain on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard’s Church on Thursday, July 6 at 11 a.m. Burial will be held in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brenda’s memory may be made to St. Bernard’s Church, Lyon Mountain American Legion or JCEO Outreach, Dannemora.

Ms. Brenda L. Owen

December 19, 1950 - June 28, 2023