Esther A. (nee Padgett) of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Brotherton. Loving mother of Ronald (Gloria) Brotherton, Jr., Dorothy (the late David) Christian, Garry (Carol) Brotherton, Terry (Stephanie) Brotherton, Audrey (the late Ross) Crouch, Joseph (Carol) Brotherton, Celine Brotherton, Mark Brotherton and the late Steven Brotherton. Grandmother of 25 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. Retired from Service Merchandise after 24 years. Passed away September 21, 2017 at the age of 86. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Good Shepherd Parish, 8815 E. Kemper Rd. on Tuesday, September 26 at 10 AM where friends will gather from 9 AM until the time of the Mass. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to Cincinnati Children's Medical Center Hospital. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH US 45140