Obituary of Thomas R. Brownell

Mr. Thomas R. ?Brownie? Brownell, 46 years old, of West Street, Johnstown, died Thursday morning at his home. Mr. Brownell was born April 2, 1961, in Hudson, NY, a son of Albert and Shirley Watson Brownell, Sr. Brownie moved to Montgomery County as a child where he resided until moving to the Johnstown area 20 years ago. He was employed as a carpenter in the Fulton Montgomery area for many years. Brownie was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed NASCAR and enjoyed watching the NY Giants. He is survived by his mother Shirley J. Fish of Mayfield and his father Albert Cheryl Brownell, Sr. of Ft. Plain; his daughter Gina Wharton of Northville, his companion Dorothy Marlitt and her children Dustin, Samantha and Alyssa all of Johnstown. Also surviving are eight brothers: Albert Tina Brownell, Jr., James Brownell and his companion Cheryl, John Pauline Brownell, Timothy Lorie Brownell, Charles Brownell and his companion June, Michael Jody Douglas, Daniel Brownell and his companion Stacy and Bert Carla Brownell; six sisters: Cheryl Thomas Clemons, Judy George Baker, Robin Snell and her companion John, Sandra Smith and her companion Michael, Pamela Brownell and Julie Putman and her companion Eric. Brownie also leaves behind aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation will take place at Vale Crematorium in Schenectady. There will be no calling period or funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made: Jade Ribbon Campaign, C/O Asian Liver Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, Room H3680, Stanford, CA 94305-5655.