Brenda is survived by her loving husband Simmin Labell, her three children, Stacey Hodgman and her husband William of Mashpee, MA, Adam Kagan and his wife Lisa of Epping, NH, and Tami Porter and her husband Stephen of Everett, MA. She also leaves behind her stepchildren, Larry and Paula Labell of Worcester, MA, and Evan and Rebekah Labell of Londonderry, NH. She is survived by her brother Murray Goldblatt of Florida and a niece and nephew. Heartbreakingly, Brenda leaves behind the joy and lights of her life, her 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Brenda was born and grew up in Brookline, MA. She married in her early 20's and raised her family in Peabody, MA. She was a stay at home mom, always there for her children. After her children married, Brenda started a new chapter in her life, having become divorced she then married Simmin, her true soulmate. Together, they have enjoyed a full life of love, travel, and time spent with family. Sadly, they were just a few days shy of celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. Brenda loved to read and was particularly fond of Hallmark movies.
She and Simmin loved to dine out and visit with family. Brenda never failed to remember a birthday, a graduation, an anniversary, or any other important day in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Her own happiness was contingent upon the happiness of those she loved. With every visit, she brought a thoughtful gift, demonstrating that she was always thinking of them whether together or not. The walls in her home were not decorated with artwork or famous oil paintings, but instead were covered with photos of her loved ones, surrounding her with love when she could not be with them. As a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother she will be sadly missed by all.
Throughout their years together, her adoring husband Sim, wrote several poems. constantly proclaiming his true love for her.
These few words are but one line from a life of true adoration:
Endless love I give to you my beautiful wife. Sunshine and blue skies for all of your life.
All my love, all my life, Sim
A funeral service for Brenda will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin Street, Salem, followed by interment at Temple Sinai Cemetery, 16 Buxton Road, Danvers.
Shiva will be held at the home of Brenda and Simmin on Monday, September 11 from 1:30 - 5:30 and Tuesday, September 12 from 4:00 - 7:00. Visitor parking is limited but additional on-street parking is available on Walnut St, Wallis St, and Hardy St.
