DELANSON - Brenda A. Bannon, 54, passed away on December 15, 2019 at home with her family.
She was born on April 15, 1965, daughter of the late James E. Bateson and Margaret P. Nichols.
Brenda worked as an Addictions Program Specialist 2 at OASAS. She grew up in East Syracuse/Minoa. Brenda will be remembered as a hardworking, selfless, strong woman. She put everyone else before herself. She contributed so much to other people's lives as a mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend and an aunt, she was one of a kind. She will be dearly missed.
Brenda is survived by her sons, Matthew Bannon, Jonathan Bannon, Nathaniel Bannon and Chase Grand; her mother, Margaret P. Nichols; siblings, Donna Briscoe (Matthew), Robert Bateson (Jenny); nieces and nephews, Rachel and Robert Briscoe, Ryan and Robyn Bateson; several aunts and uncles; her life long best friend, Michele Van Duesen; and the father of her children, Peter Bannon.
Her family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all of the individuals and organizations that provided care and compassion to Brenda and her family during her long battle.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 1-3pm at Fayetteville UMC, 601 E Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 13066 with a memorial service beginning at 3pm. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Interment will be held privately at Minoa cemetery where Brenda will be laid to rest with her grandmother.