RODMAN, N.Y.  —  Vivian Ruth Brown, 81, former longtime resident of Rodman died Jan. 3, 2014 at the Chandler House, Jefferson City, Tenn., where she had resided the last few years. 

A non-denominational funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams, with Mr. Dan Helenek and Mr. Dale Parker officiating. Spring burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Rodman. Calling hours will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday preceding the funeral. Born March 3, 1932, in Rodman, daughter of Howard Ralph and Philena Celestia Wright Brown, she graduated from Adams Center High School in 1949, and then the Watertown School of Commerce. Following business school she was employed as a secretary at the National Biscuit Co. and later served on the management team in the Claims Processing area at Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Watertown. Vivian was an active volunteer for many years with the Fairview Cemetery Association, the Rodman Library Board and for the Historical Association of South Jefferson. Miss Brown's survivors include a sister, Lois, and her husband, David Evans, Carlisle, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Nancy M. Brown, Franklin, Mass.; a brother-in-law, Victor G. Degutis; and many loving nieces and nephews. A sister, Beth E. Degutis, and a brother, Verne H.  Brown, both died before her. It is requested that in lieu of flowers donations in Vivian's memory be made to the Historical Association of South Jefferson, 29 E. Church St., Adams, NY 13605.