Jean C. (McGraw) Brady

LOWVILLE/CARTHAGE-Jean C. Brady, 96, formerly of Carthage, New York, passed away on March 16, 2024 under the care of Lewis County Hospice.  Fiercely independent and in later life blind; Jean resided in her own home in Lowville for over 20 years surrounded by family.  Her companion and friend Linda Kriwox was by her side for over 11 years as her eyesight and health became more of an issue.  Linda and Jean were a true team till the very end.  We cannot thank Linda and her husband Sam enough for their kindness and friendship throughout the many years.

Jean was the second oldest of five children of Lawrence and Melina McGraw of Carthage, New York.

She graduated from Carthage High School and worked for New York Telephone Company.  She married Allen L. Brady of Carthage, New York in 1948, they later divorced.

She is survived by five of her six children, Janelle Brady-Bayko (Michael) of Plymouth, Massachusetts, Allen C. Brady (Deborah) of Lowville, New York, and Cape Canaveral Florida, Lisa Pearson of Warren, Rhode Island, Martha Dario (Lawrence) of Tequesta, Florida, and Adrian Edem of Scituate, Rhode Island, Clifford Brady passed away in March of 1982.  Grandchildren, Jeffrey Brady (Kalie), Alorah Brady, Alexandra Lezark-Littnan (Nicholas), Clifford Lezark and Michael Edem; great-grandchildren, Collin, Rowan and Allison Brady. 

Jean loved the game of bridge and loved to host her bridge friends in her younger years, coffee and her delicious apple pie was always served.

Jean had a lifelong passion for the arts, classical music and opera were her favorites, she was an accomplished painter who studied in Brockville, Ontario under Mario Aromi, she pursued this passion both in oil and acrylics til the very end of her life, even as her eyesight was significantly impaired.

Her family wants to thank the caring staff of Lewis County General Hospital and Lewis County Hospice services, her good friends and Doctor Manoj R. Vora and Mrs. Sheree Vora, and his staff for all of the friendship and care throughout the years.

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