Celebrating the life of
Margaret Butler Brennan
August 01, 1936 - April 17, 2011
Savannah - Margaret Butler Brennan passed away on Sunday, April 17th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Margaret was born in New York, NY to the late Martin Patrick Butler and Mary Kate Butler. Margaret spent her formative years in Rye, NY and Westport, CT where she was a wife, mother, businesswoman, entrepreneur, avid golfer and photographer. For the past nine years, Margaret has resided in Savannah, GA where she honed her artistic skills becoming a noted professional photographer, exhibiting in a number of Savannah art galleries, winning numerous awards and being juried into the annual Telfair Art Fair for the past four years as well as being in the permanent collection at the Jepson Center of the Telfair Art Museum in Savannah, GA.
Margaret will be deeply missed by her husband of 50 years, Henry Higginson Brennan, four children, daughter Jennifer Brennan and husband James Schneider, son Henry Brennan Jr. and wife Charlotte, daughter Kathryn Brennan Smith and husband Gary and son Martin Brennan and wife Mackenzie, four grandchildren, and brothers, Jack, Thomas and Kevin Butler. Two brothers, Martin and Timothy Butler, predeceased her.
Margaret will be forever remembered for her absolute joy and love of life, her optimism, her love of family, her athleticism, fiery spirit, inner strength, generosity, incredible eye for beauty and impact she has made on everyone that has known her.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at St James Catholic Church located at 8412 Whitfield Ave in Savannah, GA.
The family has asked that any memorial donations be directed to Memorial Health Trust Foundation in support of the Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial Hospital, 4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404 or The Carmelite Monastery, 11 W Back St, Savannah, GA 31419-3219.
Margaret was a charming very talented good friend and I will miss her. We did not see a lot of each other but I was happy to know she was there. She was going to take a photo of the bonsai tree on the 7th hole of Palmetto one day and I had hoped to watch her start from our garden. I will always remember her when I look at the tree. I send my thoughts and happy memories to all her family. Anne
- Anne Gardner, Savannah, GA
Algie and I are so thankful that we had the opportunity to meet, and experience the wonderful JOY that Margaret shared. Her interest and spectular photography of the Oyster and Crab Processing Factory at Pinpoint will always be cherished. Her photos of the Mural...SAVED IT so NOW it will not be destroyed during the restoration. She shared the familys experience when they first saw the American Flag painted on the ole tin roof after 9-11. That flag will be repainted on the new roof...it will be in memory of Margaret and her love for what this country means to all of us. Algie and I treasure our time with her...and getting to know all of you in the family. We look forward to the continued relationship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always. May her spirit of hope and joy be preserved in each of you.
- Algernon and Sharon Varn, Savannah, GA
To Margaret's beautiful family we send our deepest sympathy and love. Every memory of Margaret is joyous and uplifting. Each day she has been in my prayers and will continue to be. Marjorie Dessauer and family
- Marjorie Dessauer and daughters, Savannah, GA
Margaret will be missed. She was an inspiration to artists of all mediums to pursue your talents and proudly share them with the world.
- Gayle Bolton, Savannah, GA
Lou and I will always remember Margaret's beautiful smile and warm, outgoing manner. It was a privilege to know Margaret, she saw beauty in everything. Our deepest sympathies to her loving family. Sincerely, Gerry and Lou Molella
- Gerry Molella, Savannah, GA
I had Margaret on my mind all week and My heart hurts to hear she is gone . She was a friend and a fellow photographer and I admired her and her beautiful work..my thoughts and prayers are with all of her family, she will be greatly missed...
- Carrie L. Kellogg, Savannah, GA
Margaret was a charming very talented good friend and I will miss her. We did not see a lot of each other but I was happy to know she was there. She was going to take a photo of the bonsai tree on the 7th hole of Palmetto one day and I had hoped to watch her start from our garden. I will always remember her when I look at the tree. I send my thoughts and happy memories to all her family. Anne
- Anne Gardner, Savannah, GA
Algie and I are so thankful that we had the opportunity to meet, and experience the wonderful JOY that Margaret shared. Her interest and spectular photography of the Oyster and Crab Processing Factory at Pinpoint will always be cherished. Her photos of the Mural...SAVED IT so NOW it will not be destroyed during the restoration. She shared the familys experience when they first saw the American Flag painted on the ole tin roof after 9-11. That flag will be repainted on the new roof...it will be in memory of Margaret and her love for what this country means to all of us. Algie and I treasure our time with her...and getting to know all of you in the family. We look forward to the continued relationship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always. May her spirit of hope and joy be preserved in each of you.
- Algernon and Sharon Varn, Savannah, GA
To Margaret's beautiful family we send our deepest sympathy and love. Every memory of Margaret is joyous and uplifting. Each day she has been in my prayers and will continue to be. Marjorie Dessauer and family
- Marjorie Dessauer and daughters, Savannah, GA
Margaret will be missed. She was an inspiration to artists of all mediums to pursue your talents and proudly share them with the world.
- Gayle Bolton, Savannah, GA
Lou and I will always remember Margaret's beautiful smile and warm, outgoing manner. It was a privilege to know Margaret, she saw beauty in everything. Our deepest sympathies to her loving family. Sincerely, Gerry and Lou Molella
- Gerry Molella, Savannah, GA
I had Margaret on my mind all week and My heart hurts to hear she is gone . She was a friend and a fellow photographer and I admired her and her beautiful work..my thoughts and prayers are with all of her family, she will be greatly missed...
- Carrie L. Kellogg, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
