Barbara Louise "Betty" Rozelle

78, of Hamlin Drive, died Tuesday morning at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH. She was born in Hancock, NY on August 9, 1929, the daughter of Harry J. and Dorothy (Lockwood) Friedgen. She grew up in the Binghamton, NY area, where she graduated from the Binghamton City Hospital Nursing Program. Betty followed her husband around the country throughout his career in the Defense industry, living in such locals as Texas, Virginia, and Massachusetts. She always worked, no matter where she lived. Her daughter Patricia recalls that Betty spent 7 straight days on duty at Framingham Union Hospital during the blizzard of 1968, unable to leave because of the snow. She relocated to Maine from Sudbury, MA in 1970. Betty had a long and diverse career as a nurse, primarily in MED/SURG recovery. She was employed for more than 17 years at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in surgical recovery, followed by 5 years in medical records. Betty was a fighter. After her marriage ended, she pushed forward with determination. She battled breast cancer with the same drive and determination that defined her character. She was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and also enjoyed knitting and painting. Betty was predeceased by her brother Robert Friedgen. Survivors include her daughter Patricia M. Brescia and her husband Philip of Bolton, MA; three sons, Michael J. Rozelle of Stratham, NH, Timothy K. Rozelle of Newburyport, MA, and Kevin A. Rozelle of York Beach, ME; four grandchildren: Amy Brescia, Ryan M. Rozelle, Sarabeth Rozelle, and Jennaleigh Rozelle; 3 great grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by her younger brother James E. Friedgen of Bonita Springs, FL and several nieces and a nephew. Betty is also survived by her long time friend and confidant Gladys Wentworth of Wells. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, WELLS, where a Funeral Service will follow at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells. If desired, the family encourages memorial donations in her memory to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Komen Maine Affiliate, PO Box 1626, Bangor, ME 04402-1626. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel. www.bibberfuneral.com