Sheila Milmore Ong, 59, of Plandome and Alford, MA, died on August 8, 2006 after a two-year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Sheila was born and raised in the Boston area and received a Master's Degree in social work from Simmons College, Boston, MA.

After graduating from Simmons, Sheila moved to San Francisco, CA and worked as a social worker at the San Francisco General Hospital. It was there that she met her future husband, Dr. Lawrence Ong. After Larry's graduation from medical school, the couple moved to Long Island and settled in Manhasset to raise their children.

Sheila quickly became involved in her community. She served as president of the Munsey Park Civic Association and, following completion of her term, was asked to be on the board of trustees of the Village of Munsey Park. Sheila was a trustee of the village for six years, in charge of tree and road maintenance. She was eventually appointed deputy mayor of Munsey Park. After moving to Plandome, Sheila continued to work as a social worker. Most recently she counseled families with learning disabled children for the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center.

Sheila was the beloved wife of Lawrence and loving mother of James, 27, and Elizabeth, 23. She will always be remembered for her spirit and her sense of humor, which she steadfastly maintained in spite of her devastating illness.

Visitation was held Aug. 10 and 11 at Fairchild Sons in Manhasset.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Sheila Ong to the Massachusetts General Hospital ALS Research Fund, Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02114.

Marshall "Brick" Brown passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 8,. 2006 in Costa Mesa, California from complications from diabetes. He was 63 years old and had been in failing health for some time. Brick graduated from Manhasset High School in 1962 and had been a longtime Manhasset resident.

Brick is survived by his former wife Lynn Callis Brown, son Christopher, brothers Rick, Chris and sister Cindy. Brick's daughter, Kimberly, predeceased him.

The memorial service and interment will be private.