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for Elisabeth Bettencourt
Julie Hayes Jenkins
November 21, 2008
Dear Inge, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Liz. She was such a wonderful person. Our families were forever connected back in the 80's. Each time I saw her she was so inspirational to me. You are all in my prayers.
Melissa Mader
November 5, 2008
Dear Mark and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Liz. She was a gem! She was a kind, loving and caring person that always made people she was with feel special. My deepest sympathy to you all. You and Liz are in my thoughts!!!
With Sympathy,
Melissa Mader
Mark and Dotti McCourt
November 5, 2008
To Liz's Family,
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers. May God guide you during this time and may he bless you. Liz was a special person.
Peter Nordell
November 3, 2008
Mark, Jake and Abby -
We send our condolences to each of you on your loss. You'll be in our prayers.
The Nordell Family
Karen Donaldson
November 2, 2008
Dear Mark, Inge, Jake & Abby,
All of us who knew Liz are better people for being touched by her wonderful spirit and positive attitude to life. Generous, fun and happy, she was a joy to have known and we are unbelievably sad for your loss. Please take comfort in a wonderful life, well lived, but taken far too soon. Sending you all our love and support.
Karen, Keith, Murray & Jack
Cindy and Jon Neschis
November 2, 2008
Dear Mark and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolances to you and your family. We are thinking of you all.
The Neschis Family
Kristin & Mick Bain
November 2, 2008
To Mark, Jake, Abby and Liz's Mom Inga- We feel so blessed that our lives were touched by Liz. She was such a sweet, supportive and giving friend who was always there when needed. She will always be remembered.
With love- Mick, Kristin, Justin, Kayla and Aidan Bain
Kim (Crockett)Oliveira
November 2, 2008
To the Bettencourt and Shugman families,
I was so very sad to hear of Liz's passing. Seeing her at our 25th reunion of Canton High last year, she still had that big smile and joi de vivre that I'd known from high school. I am inspired by her positive attitude and inner strength through such difficult times.
May you all find comfort in the many cherished memories you surely have of Liz. My prayers are with you.
Jeanne Bletzer
November 1, 2008
Dear Mark,Inge,and children,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Liz. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy Love Jeanne Bletzer and family
Susan Terzakis
November 1, 2008
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Liz's passing. She was a wonderful friend and mentor to so many young people, including our daughter Jessica, and she will be greatly missed by all.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Col and Mrs. Andrew J. Terzakis and family
Bill&Fran Grady
November 1, 2008
To all the loving members Bettencourt and Schugmann families,
May your grief be consoled and memories cherished through the grace that bonds your family together through these difficult days.
Our prayers are with you,
The Grady Family
Nashua, NH
Peter Laviolette
November 1, 2008
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Liz. I went to college with Liz and got the pleasure of getting to know her and her friends at WSC. It's sad that such a terrible disease continues to take the lives of so many truly wonderful people. I am currently the Head Coach of the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League. The NHL has taken part in Hockey Fights Cancer to generate funds and awareness to help find a cure. The Coaches have been asked to wear purple ties during certain games as we all try to help in any way possible to find cures for a disease that seems relentless. We have been asked to wear our ties tomorrow on November 2nd. I will be thinking of Liz and so many others that have fought such courageous battles. It would be an honor to wear it on her behalf.
I am truly sorry for your loss. She was such a great person.
Sincerely,
Peter Laviolette (Franklin, Ma.)
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Lynne Brindle-Croteau
November 1, 2008
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Liz’ family. Liz was one of those individuals that you could not help but love… always with a smile on her face and such an upbeat aura about her. I know she will be deeply missed and I wish you all the strength and courage to keep her memory alive. God Bless.
(a friend from WSC)
Peter White
October 31, 2008
As high school classmates I vividly remember Liz's infectious smile. We were good friends and my sincere condolences go out to her entire family. God Bless you Liz
Connie and Al Oliver
October 31, 2008
Mark, Jake, and Abby,
Our hearts are broken. Our deepest sympathies to each of you. You are in out thoughts and prayers.
Denis Martina Nicholas and Owen Hegarty
October 31, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harriet Burak
October 31, 2008
Dear Inge and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Liz' passing. I have fond memories of her as a child on Concord Avenue and how proud George and you were of her.
May the Spirit of George and Liz guide you and continue to give you strength. I know Liz will always be her husband and childrens' Guardian Angel and will forever be by their side.
Love Never Dies and the love that you all shared as a family will always be.
With Caring thoughts,
Scott Sagan
October 31, 2008
Mark,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolances to you and your family.
Scott Sagan
Ed and Esther Colby
October 31, 2008
Dear Inga. Mark, Jake and Abigail,
Liz, your daugher, wife, and mom will always stay in our memory as the young and very beautiful girl cheering Canton High School to Super Bowl victory in blizzard conditions at Foxboro Stadium. Liz continued to cheer all her life for those who had the privilege of having her touch their lives. God bless her for she fought the good fight. May the Good Lord bless and watch over all of you. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult and sad time.
Love in friendship,
Lynne & Joli
October 31, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Lizzie. This world will not be the same without her as she was one of a kind. She gave of herself so freely, always welcomed everyone with open arms, and was always so positive even at the darkest of times. My heart goes out to Mark, Jake, Abby, Inge, and her many friends as there will always be a void that cannot be filled by another. She will be truly missed.
The Bougas Family
October 31, 2008
Dear Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Liz's huge, genuine smile and giving nature will be remembered by all of us.
Doug Witt
October 31, 2008
Liz was a great friend to our family she will be deeply missed, my deepest sympathy goes out to Inge,Mark Jake and Abigail for your loss.
Diane Tynan
October 31, 2008
Dear Inga & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very sad time.
Diane Tynan
Rob Russell
October 31, 2008
I've known Liz since the 2nd grade and knew how special she was even back then. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing and wish the Bettencourt family my sincere condolences.
October 31, 2008
Mark, please accept our deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Love, Brian & Michele Cohen
Lisa (Anderson) Stier
October 31, 2008
I was saddened to hear of Liz's passing. I was blessed to have known her. She had a beautiful smile and positive attitude. We spent time together during our cheering days back at Canton High and a few ski trips up north. Your family will be in my hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Morin Family
October 31, 2008
One of the best gifts in life is to be able to touch another person’s life and give a wonderful happy piece of your self for that person to carry with them forever. Liz had this gift in abundance. Every time I would see Liz I would walk away feeling happier than before. It didn’t matter if we just bumped into each other while dropping the kids off at school or at a more formal meeting. She just seemed to add something to my day. While reminiscing the other night, my children over heard us and began to recall fond memories of there own. How truly awesome.
Liz you will be missed, obviously never forgotten, and definitely appreciated for being you.
Mary and John Kilroy
October 31, 2008
Dear Inge,
We were heartbroken to learn of Liz's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Liz was very special. She will be greatly missed
Nancy Harney
October 31, 2008
Mark,
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Nancy & Marie Harney
Denyse Creesy
October 31, 2008
Dear Family,
I was truly blessed to have known Liz as a neighbor and a friend. The only word to describe her is "Beautiful" inside and out. I will miss her positive outlook and her genuine smile she had for everyone.
Tim Andersen
October 31, 2008
Mark,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Tim
Stewart Sellars
October 31, 2008
Liz was a special friend to our family and will be sorely missed. We have fond memories of happy times spent with Liz and her family which we will always cherish.
The strength and dignity with which she handled her health issues is an inspiration to all who knew her. Our thoughts and best wishes are with Mark, Jake, Abby and Inga.
Stewart, Ann, Ewan and Grant
tony Vitale
October 31, 2008
Liz,
I know you are in a better place! You are a gift to those that were fortunate enough to meet you. I will miss you but not forget you! My prayers are with you and your family.
Tony Vitale (Nashua, NH)
Marty Flanagan
October 31, 2008
Hello Mark, You are in my thoughts and I know many others.
My Condolences,
Marty
Chuck Oldham
October 31, 2008
Mark-I am very sorry to hear of yours and your family's loss. My family's prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathies
Andy Mindel
October 31, 2008
Dear Bettencourt family, Our thoughts are with you, you have our deepest sympathy. We will miss Liz and her wonderful smile.
Love,
Debbee & Andy
Ray Congdon
October 31, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Lis' family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Coletti
October 31, 2008
What a truly special person.
Love and Prayers,
The Coletti's
Rick & Suzanne Johnson
October 31, 2008
Mark,
We are so sorry for your loss. We all know Liz is in a much much better place now smiling down upon us. You, Jake and Abby are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Suzanne
Carol MacDonald
October 31, 2008
I am proud to have known Liz. I admire her strength through the years. Her smile would just make you feel good about everything. My sympathies to her family, especially the children.
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