Esther G. McKenzie (Brown), 90, of Hopkinton, passed away, peacefully, while surrounded by her family on October 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Esther (Gibbs) and Ralph Brown. She was the beloved wife of the late Emery A. McKenzie.
Esther graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1952. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, and bowling. She loved spending time with her husband and being a mother to her children, a grandmother to her grandchildren, and an aunt to her many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her sons James and Thomas and her son-in-law, Frank, along with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children Sharon, Kim, Dianne (and Mark), Denise, Rob (and Annie), Bill and Patti (and Matt); as well as 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, her sister Adelaide and sisters-in-law Irene and Helene.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 18th from 9:30 AM- 10:30 at Chesmore Funeral Home, 57 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA., followed by a service in their Chapel. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Woodville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Esther’s giving nature, to Project Just Because, 77 South Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N Michigan Avenue. Floor 17. Chicago, Illinois 60601-7633.