Brenda J. Halsey
Brenda J. Halsey of Westhampton died at her home on November 24 after a 10-year battle with lung cancer. She was 67.
Born May 26, 1943, to Marion James in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, Ms. Halsey graduated from North Attleboro High School, where, according to friends and family, she was an exceptional athlete.
Over the years, she worked as a dental hygienist, a waitress at the Wyldeoak Coffee House in Westhampton and a teacher’s aide at BOCES. She also pursued work as a nurse’s aide.
Those closest to her recalled that she loved to be with people. She also loved horses, spending many hours with them at a barn. Even while managing her cancer, Ms. Halsey found time to pursue other passions and check off several things from her “bucket list,” such as hot air ballooning, parasailing, flying in a bi-plane and swimming with dolphins.
She is survived by her husband, Wilmun “Bill” Halsey of Westhampton; her mother, Marion James of Massachusetts; a daughter, Tonya Schunk and her husband Darryl of Westhampton Beach; two sisters, Georgianna Betts and Mary Morriseau, both of Massachusetts; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.
In accordance with Ms. Halsey’s wishes, no services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dolphin Research Center, 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050 or the Long Island State Veterans Home, 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 would be appreciated by the family.
on Dec 1, 2010