Elizabeth R. Tougher

Tougher, Elizabeth DELMAR Elizabeth R. (Betty) Tougher, 94, formerly of Orchard St., Delmar, died peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at her home at Delmar Place. Born on June 3, 1914 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Harold G. and Abigail (Ludlow) Roselle. A graduate of Albany High School, she had worked as a payroll clerk at Huyck Felt before retiring in 1943. Betty was a member of the Delmar Reformed Church for over 50 years where she taught Sunday school and served on the women's guild. She was also a former Girl Scout leader and member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Betty's many hobbies included gardening, sewing, baking and doing crafts. For over 50 years, she summered on Lake St. Catherine in Vt. She was prede-ceased by her husband, William H. Tougher Sr. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra T. Dreihaup (Larry) of Laconia, N.H., and sons, William H. Tougher Jr. (Beth) of Delmar and Robert G. Tougher (Liza) of Delmar; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28 in the Fellowship Hall of the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., 7 Washington Sq., Albany, NY 12205, the Alzheimer's Assn., 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206 or the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054.