Neata M. Campbell

Brookfield - Neata M. (Moore) Campbell, age 99, of Brookfield, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton.



She was born in Brookfield, September 13, 1924, daughter of the late Leon W. and Clarabelle (Brown) Moore.



She worked as a secretary for many years: to the treasurer of McLaurin-Jones Co., Brookfield, the president of Brookfield Machine & Tool Co., West Brookfield; also, Superintendent of Schools, Quaboag-Regional, Union 12 School District. She retired from R.H. White Construction Co., Auburn, where she worked in the Accounts Receivable Department.



In addition, she served as treasurer and was secretary to the Administrative Council of the Brookfield Congregational Church; also, secretary for the Brookfield 300th Anniversary Committee, and was secretary and later president of the 39-ers Club of the West Brookfield Methodist Church. She supported Brookfield initiatives such as the Brookfield Citizen newspaper and the Brookfield Community Club. She enjoyed contributing squares to the annual Apple Country Fair quilt. She also completed the Women's Health Initiative's six-year national survey.



Mrs. Campbell leaves four daughters, Andrea Faugno (David) of Brookfield, Kerry Ross (William) of Belchertown, Gwen Campbell (husband Robert Weitz) of Sheffield, and Ronnie Campbell of Alexandria, VA. She also leaves seven grandchildren, Casey, Tobey, Kyle, Craig, Erika, Crystal and Wyatt; seven great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, and one step-great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Warren O. Campbell, in April of 2012.



Neata loved to read and garden. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, doing crossword puzzles and needlework. As an only child, she loved being surrounded by her growing family and was a willing companion for theater, concerts and recitals. Her music sustained her right to the end and she brought joy to those around her by bursting into song.



The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care shown to Neata for the past 9 years at the Overlook in Charlton.



A graveside service for Neata will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11am at the Brookfield Cemetery in Brookfield off Route 9. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends of the Merrick Public Library, P.O. Box 528, Brookfield, MA 01506.



Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting her family with arrangements.



An online guest book is available at varnumfuneralhome.com.