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Anamarie Austin Breiner passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Palm Beach Gardens, FL on November 26, 2009. Anamarie was born in New York City, NY on October 1 8, 1 920 and graduated from St. Joseph's College for Women in Brooklyn, NY. She was 89. From 1959 she taught both Math and English in New York schools. Most recently, at Christ the King High School and thereafter at Wantauqn High School until her retirement in T995. She was known for her innovative teaching of math through art and writing. An early computer enthusiast, from aciout 1970 she trained students of all ages in computer literacy and even programming. Her last big purchase (at 88) was a new Apple computer. For 53 years she was a summer resident of Shelter Island, NY, where she enjoyed swimming, boating, fishing and gardening. She was a member of the New York Power Squadron during 1970s, and sometimes taught courses there. In Shelter Island she was active at various times in the Historical Society, a member of the Shelter Island Garden Club and Shelter Island Yacht Club. Anamarie spent her winters in Florida. She wrote poetry and fiction throughout her life and was a member of the Writers Guild of America. Still active in her 80s, she took up new interests. Above all she loved volunteering as a Greeter at Loggerhead Marinelife Center for last seven years. She also began painting (she attended watercolor classes for number of years), and kayaking. She had a great many friends of all ages and will be dearly missed. Predeceased by her husband, William L. Breiner. Ann is survived by her children, Laurence Breiner, Emory Breiner and Nanette Lawrenson; grandchild, Courtney Lawrenson; ner brother, Daniel Murphy and numerous nieces and nephews. Donations may be made in her memory to Loggerhead Marinelife Center www.marmelife.org or to Shelter Island Red Cross. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, December 5 at 2 PM at Aycock Funeral Home, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 (561)575-2441. Visit www.mem.com to express condolences. Arrangements entrusted to: Aycock Funeral Home 1112 Military Trail Jupiter, Florida To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries
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1920 - 2009 (89 years)