59 of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, passed away Saturday May 10, 2014 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater with family by her side. Born in Trinity-Bonavista Bay NL she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Elsie (Cutler) Brown. Fannie was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24, Bridgewater. She spent many nights at the Legion playing darts. Fannie also stayed home and played radio bingo in support of the Kinsmen club. Anyone that knew Fannie didn't have to ask her who her favorite hockey team was; she was a loyal fan of the Montreal Canadians. She was also a long time employee of Gow's Home Hardware in Bridgewater for almost 30 years. Fannie is survived by her common law husband Charles Cushing, Bridgewater; stepson Kyle (Stephanie Cameron) Cushing, Fort McMurray AB; Sisters, Marguerite Brown, NWT; Ann Lapierre, NL; Ruby Ryan, NWT; Arlie Brown, NWT; Martha Brown (Jim), NL; brothers, Eric, ONT; Raymond (Pauline), NL; Kenneth, NL; Elvis (Shauna), NWT; step grandchild Lucas Cushing, Fort McMurray, AB; along with many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Fannie was predeceased by a step daughter Caterina Cushing; sister in-law Leah Hinger; brother Randy; brother in-law Daniel Lapierre; niece Danyn Ryan and nephew Mark-Andre Lapierre. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. A public Legion tribute service will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday May 18, 2014 in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Newfoundland. Everyone and all the children are welcome to a reception following the service in the RCL Branch #24, Bridgewater. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Caterina Cushing Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.