Andrea (Brauer) Dowling

Andrea (Brauer) Dowling, 42, of Tully, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017, after a long battle with breast cancer. Born in Binghamton, she was a graduate of Chenango Forks High School. She graduated from Keuka College and went on to earn her Master’s Degree in education at SUNY Cortland. Andrea was a 1st Grade teacher at Solvay Elementary School. Andrea battled fiercely and privately with breast cancer for over 7 years. During her fight, she was still able to continue working as an amazing teacher, inspiring countless 1st graders through her uncanny abilities to improve their reading and learning skills. As an incredible mother, friend, and sister, she created a rich legacy of memories with her friends and family. These precious times and events will be forever preserved by her dedication to capturing every moment through photos and video. Even while managing her family, career, and treatment, her athleticism that was so evident in her early soccer and track accomplishments never waned. She continued to run and walk several miles a day in proud defiance to challenges she faced. Through all her struggles, Andrea never lost the mischievous twinkle in her eye or her radiant smile. Her courage, strength, determination and refusal to be defined by her affliction are inspirations to all who knew her. Andrea is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Lee Dowling; daughters, Delanie Rose and Demi Grace; parents, John and Patricia Brauer of Canandaigua, NY; twin sister and soul mate, Adrienne (Mike) Weaver of Binghamton, NY; brothers, John Brauer of Endicott, NY, Jeremy (Amy) Brauer of Buffalo, NY, and Jeff Brauer of Clarks Summit, PA; in-laws, William and Marge Dowling of Weeki Wachee, FL; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette, NY 13084. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 10 a.m. at The Church of the Nativity at St. Leo’s, 10 Onondaga Street, Tully, NY 13159. Burial will be in the Spring. Andrea’s family would like to thank the caring staff at Francis House in Syracuse for all their love and support. In lieu of flowers, they would prefer that donations be made in memory of Andrea to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.

Andrea (Brauer) Dowling

October 3, 1974 - February 4, 2017