Louise C. Brusie

Millerton – Louise C. Brusie, 79, an eighteen year resident of Boston Corners Road, Millerton, NY, formerly of Copake, NY, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at her home in the presence of her loving family.

Born June 21, 1936 in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Ilse (Opitz) Schafer. On November 3, 1956 she married Orrin R. Brusie. Together they shared nearly sixty years of marriage. Mr. Brusie survives at home.

A wife and mother of three, a farmer and registered nurse, gardener, seamstress and homemaker, Louise will be fondly remembered as being hugely happy in all of her endeavors. Louise was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Lakeville, CT, for many years. She will be missed by all.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters; Ellen (Tim) McCauliffe of Parker, CO, Kimberley (Jim Perotti) Brusie of Copake Falls, NY and Linda (Jeff) Pulver of Millerton, NY; two sisters; Sally Berry and Mary Ann Robinson; five grandchildren, Justin, Scott, Valerie, Laura and Jenny; four great grandchildren, Connor, Emma, Fox and Gunner; her sister in law, Maryann Schafer and several nieces and nephews.

Louise was predeceased by her beloved brother Herbert Schafer of Ancram, NY.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 5-8pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 76 Sharon Road, Lakeville, CT 06039. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com