Mary Lou Brewer

MARY LOU BREWER

MONSON- Mary Louise Brewer, 75, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Life Care Center in Wilbraham. She was born in Amarillo, TX on October 14, 1944 a daughter of the late Lynn and Harriet (Marschat) Brewer. She was a lifelong educator and received her B.S. from North Adams State College and later her M.A. from Westfield State University. She loved teaching and taught history and social studies at Minnechaug Regional High School for over 40 years retiring in 2007.

She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and traveling, and was a member of the Monson Historical Commission, the Grace Makepeace Trust and the Board of Keep Homestead Museum. She is survived by her wife, Susan E. Hershey of Monson and many friends, colleagues and students who were touched by her enthusiasm for teaching.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 3-5PM at Lombard Funeral Home, 3 Bridge St., Monson, MA 01057 with a sharing and celebration time at 4:30PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sr. Caritas Cancer Center, 271 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.