Private funeral services were held for Marie Lillian Brown 83 who passed away Wednesday August 29, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Home. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Yvonne (Dudevoir) Brown. She was a lifelong New Bedford resident. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua church. Marie was formerly employed by the Sacred Heart Home in the linen/laundry dept. until her retirement. Survivors include her sister Rita F. Berger of New Bedford; her niece Jackie Berger; grand nephew Jonathan Berger and his wife Gina; grand niece Jamie Brinker and her husband Nathan; great grand nieces and nephews Halle and Hannah Berger, Cohen and Tristan Brinker. Also several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was the sister of the late Ernest Rene Brown. In remembrance of Marie please consider the Sacred Heart Home