BRENNEN FAMILY CHRONICLES

© Christopher Earls Brennen

CHAPTER EIGHT

THE CHILDREN OF WILFRED BRENNEN AND MURIEL EARLS


Wilfred Brennen and Muriel Earls had four children:

  1. Christopher Brennen
  2. Michael David Brennen
  3. Colin Johnston Brennen
  4. Paula Gay Brennen, the fourth child and only daughter, was born May 10, 1949. She was a Down's syndrome child. However, being born into the rough and tumble of a family with three older brothers she grew up strong, healthy and happy. She enjoyed the local Magherafelt school for the Mentally Handicapped and was greatly cared for by the townspeople, all of whom seemed to know her. She enjoyed music and television and, indeed, learnt to read the TV guide. She also became a solid swimmer and won several gold medals in swimming at the Irish Special Olympics. Paula passed away quietly on Jun.15, 2010, at the age of 61, living more than twice the span that we were told to expect when she was born. In her own special way, she contributed to her world a gentleness and a love that will be long remembered.


Last updated 1/30/2018.

Christopher E. Brennen