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Obituary for Brenda Cushman

Poughkeepsie - Brenda Cushman, 68, of Poughkeepsie, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 after succumbing to complications arising from multiple sclerosis. She was born in Schenectady, New York, to Alexander and Nina Bielecki on July 26, 1949.

Brenda received her Associate's degree in nursing in 1972 from Hudson Valley Community College and her BS in nursing in 1998. Over her career, she worked at several hospitals and doctors' offices in the northeast as well as for the state of New York. Brenda was a strong advocate for patients' rights and was a dedicated, compassionate healthcare provider. During the course of her life, she lived in many different areas of the country including several towns in Upstate NY, Plymouth, MA, Las Vegas, Knoxville, and Atlanta. Although she moved a lot, she remained a dedicated mother, sister, aunt, and daughter. She always put her family first.

She had a fierce determination and strength of character that enabled her to raise three successful children as a single mom while facing the challenges of a lifelong, chronic illness. She never let her struggles overcome her spirit and faced each day with dignity. Possessed of a sharp wit and easy, quick humor, Brenda found laughter in the most surprising places. Nothing was off limits, and running jokes and easy banter were the hallmarks of "Brenda-speak." She lightened your heart. You could always count on Brenda to give it to you straight. She pulled no punches and made no apologies. And she was so loved for it. Her friends and family will always remember Brenda as a fearless woman who knew who she was and never, ever settled. Brenda is predeceased by her parents and her brother, Bruce Bielecki. She is lovingly survived by her children, Jason DeMarco (Jenny), Joshua Cushman (Elka), and Sean Cushman, her granddaughters Bella and Emma, her sister Barbara Wyman and sister-in-law Margaret Bielecki, and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the William G. Miller & Son FH, Inc., 371 Hooker Avenue, in Poughkeepsie, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 16, 2018 at noon at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 775 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Upstate New York, 1650 South Ave., Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14620. Poughkeepsie

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