Audrey M. Brand

Audrey Marie Brand, a beloved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, following a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family.

Audrey’s life was an endeavor of love. From her weekly calls to the cards she never failed to mail, she made it her mission to keep our family connected.

She will be truly missed by her sisters Marian Hovencamp, Joanne Brand, Patricia (Jim) Meenen, Kathy Hunger, Margaret (Tim) Munroe; brothers Edward (Tina) Brand, Joseph (Karen) Brand and twin Michael (Amy) Brand; many nieces and nephews who she cherished.

Audrey was born in Mineola NY, the daughter of the late Marian and Joseph Brand. She spent many years in Burdett and Watkins Glen, New York before relocating to Ithaca where she lived for the past 18 years and built many meaningful friendships at Lakeview.

Audrey lived a life defined by extraordinary strength and an unshakeable resilience. Regardless of the challenges she faced, she met them with a spirit that inspired us all. Audrey’s legacy will continue through eye and tissue donation. Just as she lived her life with a generous heart, she has now given the gift of healing and sight to others. Her strength lives on not only in our memories but in the lives she has forever changed.