Ann Patricia Brownlie's Obituary
Paddy passed away peacefully on April 11, 2017 after complications from Parkinson’s disease. Born on August 11, 1933 in Norwich, England to her parents George and Ann Cogman. She was raised from a young age raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was in Edinburgh where she met and married her husband Gavin.After spending 11 years in Stockton-on-Tees, England where Gavin worked as a chemist, the family sailed on the Queen Elizabeth to New York and settled in Cleveland, Ohio (4 years) and San Mateo (50 years).Paddy was a sweet gentle person who was loved by all who knew her and will be terribly missed by her husband Gavin of 62 years, her sons Ross (Debbi), Alan (Jeanette), Alasdair (Laura) and her grandchildren; Alec, Reid, Kerianne, Ross Jr. and Ryan.Paddy was a manager and beauty consultant for Estee Lauder at the Emporium for many years. She was also an active member of the Newcomers Club of San Mateo serving as reservations chairperson for over 15 years. She loved playing golf with Meadowlarks Ladies Club; playing bridge and traveling on cruises, visiting many countries along the way.A memorial service for Paddy will be held on Wednesday, April 26 at 1:00 PM in the Pacific Chapel at Skylawn Memorial Park located off Highway 92.
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