Woman Uses Own Obituary To Defend Tom Brady In 'Deflategate'

BOSTON (AP) - A Massachusetts woman has used her own obituary to convey a final message on Tom Brady and the "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," it reads. "Brady is innocent!!"

Brady was suspended for four games and the New England Patriots were fined $1 million and docked a pair of draft picks 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.