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October 5, 2015
I am so sad of Betty Jean's passing. She was my friend all through Jr High and High School. She lived on Glendale Rd and I lived on Whitwell Street. We shared everything with each other.. Joan Troupe Doughty.
katie jenkins
December 21, 2008
It's almost christmas and i have been thinking about her more than ever! i miss her so much. all the good times i had at her house on christmas eve. mimi i hope your watching over me!! I LOVE YOU!
kathryn jenkins
December 2, 2008
mimi i miss you so much. sometimes i have to cry myslef to sleep. i know you are my gardian angle! i love you and you will never know how much u mean to me and all the good times i had with you. Christmas, easter and this guest book makes me feel better just to tell my family how i feel. i love you all and especailly you mimi
love always,
kathryn rose
Tink. (Alexis) Critch
November 12, 2008
i really miss you mimi. as i'm sure, you heard me say not only two seconds ago..
katie jenkins
August 17, 2008
mimi i love you and i will always miss you. you are always on my mind i wish you were still here with us!! i really am never going to forget the good times we had!!! i love you and i always will love your granddaughter kathryn rose.
Anthony Oteri
July 24, 2008
Dawn,
I worked with your mom at Moulton Electric and was very saddened when I herd of her passing. I always enjoyed talking to her and considered her a friend. Having just lost my own mother 3 months ago I know how hard it can be. I am very sorry for your loss
Susan Costa
July 22, 2008
Dear Bill and Family,
Eddie and I were away when Elizabeth passed and were were deeply saddened that we could not be with you last week. Your mother always had a smile on her face and I truly enjoyed talking with her often.
Our deepest sympathies to you enitre family .
Love
Susan and Eddie Costa
Karen Esposito
July 19, 2008
Patty, Dawn, Bill, Elizabeth & Kathy
Your mother was an anchor for not only her family but for those of us who were very close to her. She was the only person who could calm me down and put things into perspective and for that I Loved Her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kathy Roy
July 16, 2008
I am very sad to hear about Elizabeth, We worked together in the payroll department at First Security, she was so kind and gentle, qualities that are very rare in this world. She always had great stories about her family, I loved hearing them. Elizabeth had many expressions that used to have me laughing to the point of tears, the day she said that she was so hungry that she could "eat the bark off a tree" I thought I would wet myself. I think of her often, she had a lot of sound advice about rasing teenagers and everthing she said has come true. We had not worked together for over 8 years, and I look back on our working times together as such good memories. I express my sorrow for her family, I know how much they will miss her.
Karen Bergren-O'Connor
July 16, 2008
My heart goes out to you and I know times will be difficult. She was a terrific person and she will missed by all who had the great pleasure in knowing her.
Dawn Jenkins
July 15, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
katie
July 15, 2008
I love my mimi very much and I know that she is looking over me. It's hard to lose someone so close to you. my dad tells me to think of the good times and not the bad. he also said it's okay to be sad. These couple of days have been really tough for me and I will never forget my mimi.The way my mimi always smiled even when she was in pain. She brightned up my day and I probably brightned hers. She had her good days and her bad days, but i know now that she isn't in pain any more and she isn't suffering. I know that she is okay and I don't have to worry about her now. I want to thank my father for his support. He has been really strong these days and he has held it all in. I also want to thank my family for being there for me and being strong. I will really miss my mimi and i can never erase her out of my mind I think about he everyday and whats she is doing up in heaven right now. I love my mimi! I will always love her always and forever!!!!
We are family and it is all because of you Mum, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Dawn Jenkins
July 15, 2008
I love both of you Auntie and Mimi.
Alexis Lyn Critch
July 15, 2008
Mimi,
I love you, and I know your still with me.
Love always at all times, Alexis Lyn (Your Tinkerbell.)
P.S. A Fly Went By=]
Mary Ellen Murphy
July 15, 2008
I worked with Elizabeth at First Security and was very saddened to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful and kind woman and spoke so highly of her family. My condolences to the entire family as you go through this difficult time.
Patricia Pepe
July 15, 2008
I am so saddened by the news of Elizabeth's passing. We worked together at First Security and I knew her to be a warm, intelligent and hard-working woman. Elizabeth had a wonderful sense of humor and I remember her delightful and good-hearted laughter; it filled up a room and lifted your spirit. It was a pleasure when we could have lunch together. She would speak so lovingly about her family and we would often talk about our mutual interest in cooking. I was grateful when she shared her special recipe for Texas Beef and I think of her every time I make it. Elizabeth was the salt of the earth and I pray that God will keep those that she treasured most under His wings of grace as you to bear your loss.
Jeannette Cuzzi
July 15, 2008
I worked with Elizabeth at First Security. She was a very special person and a wonderful friend. Elizabeth and I kept our friendship after First Security days. We met each other every five weeks to get our haircuts and then off to Friendly's or Maggio's to have some quality time together. Elizabeth had a wonderful personality and cared for those she knew and their families. Elizabeth will be missed.
Lauren Casello
July 14, 2008
Dawn, Ari and family,
I am truly sorry to hear that Mimi has passed away. I have many wonderful memories of holiday's and celebrations at her house; she was an excellent chef! (She even hosted my college graduation party.) She had a great ear for listening and cared deeply for all around her. We know she is in a better place now and one day you will be by her side once again. My condolences goes out to all the family.
Chris Sullivan
July 14, 2008
Dawn & Family,
Red and I wish to share our thoughts and prayers with all of you. I always remember your mother laughing and having a ball with all the grand kids! I hope you all can take comfort in the fact that her pain and suffering are gone and she is in a better place - watching over all of us!
Chris & Red
Claire Stein
July 14, 2008
I worked side by side with Elizabeth everyday for 4 and a half years at Unicco. She made me laugh every day. She also told me countless stories of her children and grandchildren - stories about "My Patty", "My Bill", "My Dawn", "My Betty" "My Kathy" and Mimi stories. She was such an amazing story teller. I am so grateful for the 4 1/2 years that I worked with her. She was my mentor, my coworker and my friend and I am very fortunate to have known her.
Lauren Vancheri
July 14, 2008
Elizabeth,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Helen Smith
July 14, 2008
People have but one moment in time to live their lives and share their love with family and friends. Betty's moment was larger than most, as she infused her kind, gentle love into her children, grandchildren, family and friends. I will always remember Betty for her warmth, her understanding and her generous nature; but most of all, I'll remember the way she was loved by her children and grandchildren. I saw their love up close every Christmas Eve as they gathered around her lovingly. What a blessing to have so much love to bring into her heavenly eternal life. Yes, Betty's moment in time touched many lives. She touched my life every Christmas Eve. I will miss her.
Pat deLuccia
July 14, 2008
Dawn,
Your mother, Elizabeth, and I worked at First Security several years ago. I am thankful that I was given a chance to have known her for she was such a lovely woman. When she spoke of her family, her eyes sparkled and a warm smile would light up her face. She had such pride and love for her family.
The days, months, and years ahead will be difficult for you. Take comfort in knowing that she will always be with you.
My deepest condolences …
Frank Mirabello
July 14, 2008
It was an honor and a pleasure to know Elizabeth. She and I would enjoy our morning conversations about everything from my and her children ,how to care for flowers, other family issues,TV shows, etc. We would disrupt the whole department with belly laughter to a point that we would both cry . Even the last time I saw her at the nursing home we both had a good laugh and a great big hug, she told me she loved me like a son. I will miss her very much.My condolences and symaphties go out to all her loved ones.
Mimi we all had so much fun at your house always.
July 14, 2008
We all surely will miss squishing into your house for food and fun at Xmas. Thanks for the memories Mom.
July 14, 2008
Memories of Mom's house at Christmas
July 14, 2008
#2 Grandson Bill and MIMI
July 14, 2008
A great day had by all!
July 14, 2008
Lorna Clement
July 14, 2008
I've known Betty for such a short time, but am honored to have known her.
Betty could do everything from an award winning garden to baking the best cookie's ever.
I'll miss you--
Irina Ragutshteyn
July 14, 2008
It is heartbreaking news for our family. Liz, as we called her, was not just a co-worker or a friend, she was a MOM. She always treated all of us as if we were her own children.
God bless her soul! Liz always will be in our hearts!
Irina and Mikhail Ragutshteyn.
Mom you raised a wonderful family.
July 14, 2008
Dawn Jenkins
July 14, 2008
Kathleen Zimmerman
July 14, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
With Love
Kathy Zimmerman & Jim Sacca
Andrea Castagno
July 14, 2008
Sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful lady and a joy to know and be a friend.
I will miss here FOREVER.
At work, year 2006
July 14, 2008
With the best friend Andrea
July 14, 2008
Liz with her son Bill.
July 14, 2008
Elizabeth at work
July 14, 2008
Larisa Baryudina
July 14, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Dawn Jenkins
July 14, 2008
Mum-I love you with all my heart. You surely will be missed by many, you have left us in body, but not in spirit. I know Crystal and Donna and Auntie Una will be waiting for you when you get to those pearly gates so don't be afraid, they all will take good care of you. I thank you for the strength and courage you displayed your whole life especially, when at times it would have been easier for you to just give up. You have instilled in me those values, and more, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Come next Christmas Eve the traditional holiday spread you put on for many years, will be missed, as will the good times we all had there. It will be a time for all of us to reflect back on how you touched so many peoples lives. Thank you Mum for bringing me into this world, I wish you could have stayed a little longer, but that was out of my hands.
I love you.
Dawn :)
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