Woman uses obituary to say Brady innocent in ‘Deflategate’

A Massachusetts woman has used her own obituary to convey a final message on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots’ “Deflategate” scandal. Boston.com reports that Patricia M. Shong, of Auburn, Massachusetts, died on Monday surrounded by family. Her obituary says the 72-year-old enjoyed scrapbooking, weekly card night and spending time with her family.

She would also like us to set the record straight for her. Brady is innocent!!

Text of Patricia M. Shong’s obituary

Brady was suspended for four games after league investigator Ted Wells found that the Super Bowl champions used illegally inflated footballs in the AFC title game. Wells found the New England quarterback “at least generally aware” of the scheme. Brady is appealing his suspension.