Brenda Lituri

NORTHFIELD -- Brenda Lee Lituri, 56, died Jan. 7, 2011, at home surrounded by family and her beloved cats after a courageous battle against breast cancer. She was born June 27, 1954, in Lancaster to Charlotte (McCrum) and Oscar Howland. She graduated from Milford High School and previously was the owner and floral designer of Brenda's Flowers and Lace in Milford. Her love for animals resulted in many adoptions and rescues of cats. She was predeceased by her mother. Family members include her father, Oscar Howland, and his life partner, Mary Ellen of Lancaster; her husband of 20 years, Paul Robert Lituri; three daughters, Sandra M. Ortiz of Northfield, Heather S. Ashley of Nashua, and Amber L. Anctil of Manchester; sisters Sarah Bloom of Candia and Deborah Adair of Fair Oaks, Calif.; many nieces and nephews. IN HER LIFE: She is also survived by grandchildren Tyler Labonte and Dylan Ortiz of Northfield. SERVICES: A memorial service is Saturday at 11 a.m. in Paquette-Neun Funeral Home, 104 Park St., Northfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Attn.: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309; or Concord SPCA, 130 Washington St., Penacook 03303. For more information, visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com .