Brenda Jeanne Cushman
July 29, 1958 – July 20, 2023
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Brenda J. Cushman, 64, of San Tan Valley, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1958, in Danvers, MA.
Brenda graduated from Danvers High School in 1976, and later married the love of her life, John. They made their home in Peabody and Dracut, MA where they raised their son, Scott until they moved to San Tan Valley, AZ in 2015.
Brenda was a truly wonderful woman whose impact will be forever felt by her family and friends, who love her dearly. She was a selfless human whose passing left an unfillable gap in the hearts of her loved ones. Her ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive, and love will be forever engrained in all she knew. She was compassionate, funny, and kind.
Brenda had a passion for reading, cooking, knitting, crafting, playing cards and board games, and was very active in her community.
Brenda is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, John F. Cushman, her son, Scott T. Cushman, her mother, Jeanne C. Maynard, her sisters, Deborah J. Horton and husband John, Colleen R. Hemelgarn and husband Michael, Kimberly A. King and husband Russell, brothers, David S. Caron and wife Allison, James T. Nihan and wife Dawn, her uncle, Eugene F. Maynard and wife Jane, countless cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends and her loyal dog, Ozzie.
She was predeceased in death by her father, Rene R. Caron.
A celebration of life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on August 18th at Solera at Johnson Ranch Clubhouse, 31891 N. Echo Canyon Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, 85143.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following organizations in Brenda’s memory. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at www.dana-farber.org or the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at www.nami.org.
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Sue and Russ Dowd says: John, Scott, Auntie Carole, and family,
Sending our love and deep sympathy in the loss of Brenda. She will always be remembered as a fun, loving, caring person who always put everyone first. Her ability to make us laugh and be happy will always be in our memories and hearts. Love to you all. Cousin Sue and Russ -
Joan Greener says:
To all the Caron family, my heart is with you for loosing your beautiful sister Brenda.. My thoughts are with you all! I wish I had lived closer!💝🌹🌹
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Wayne Cushman says:
Sorry for your loss John
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Susan Falzarano says:
Dear John, So very sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was a giant force in horseshoes here at PineAcres and a wonderful teacher. I’ll never forgot how great she was at shoes, and you and Kim as well. Please send condolences to all yours and her families from all of us at Pine Acres. Btw we are still using the score boards you made for us many many years ago. They’re a little beat up but still work great! Again my thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Susan Falzarano
Pine Acres Campground, NH
Sue and Russ Dowd 
Joan Greener 
Wayne Cushman 
Susan Falzarano
John, Scott, Auntie Carole, and family,
Sending our love and deep sympathy in the loss of Brenda. She will always be remembered as a fun, loving, caring person who always put everyone first. Her ability to make us laugh and be happy will always be in our memories and hearts. Love to you all. Cousin Sue and Russ
To all the Caron family, my heart is with you for loosing your beautiful sister Brenda.. My thoughts are with you all! I wish I had lived closer!💝🌹🌹
Sorry for your loss John
Dear John, So very sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was a giant force in horseshoes here at PineAcres and a wonderful teacher. I’ll never forgot how great she was at shoes, and you and Kim as well. Please send condolences to all yours and her families from all of us at Pine Acres. Btw we are still using the score boards you made for us many many years ago. They’re a little beat up but still work great! Again my thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Susan Falzarano
Pine Acres Campground, NH