Lena Brownell was born on 2. Aug. 1911 at Addison, Steuben County, New York. She was the daughter of
George Brownell and
Nellie Whitney. Lena Brownell married
Walter Joseph McDermott, son of
Sydney McDermott and
Louesa Belle Wood. Lena Brownell died on 5. Feb. 2002 at Painted Post, Steuben County, New York, at age 90.
OBITUARY: "ADDISON Lena McDermott, 90, of The Waters of Three Rivers Nursing Home, Painted Post (formerly of Addison) entered into rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at the nursing home following an extended illness.
Lena was born in Addison, New York on August 2, 1911 a daughter of George and Nellie Whitney Brownell. She was married to Walter McDermott who predeceased her in 1948.
She was a graduate of Addison High School and was employed as a secretary by attorney Charles Crane and later at the Crane Insurance Agency. She retired from the Rounds Insurance Agency.
Lena was a member of the Addison United Methodist Church, an avid golfer and a friend to many. Her life long friend, Wyckoff Sherwood predeceased her in October 2001.
Friends are invited to call on Sunday from 1-3 pm at the Flint Funeral Home, 10 Wall Street, Addison where funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling at 3 pm with Rev. Sandra Olmstead officiating.
Burial will be in Addison Rural Cemetery." She was buried at Addison Rural Cemetery, Addison, Steuben County, New York.