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Elizabeth Gregory Obituary

GREGORY, ELIZABETH "BETTY", 88, died peacefully Sunday, October 2, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of over sixty years to the late John "Jack" Gregory, Jr. Betty was a lifelong resident of East Providence, and the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen McKenna. She is survived by her children, Susan Abilheira of Bristol, Jay Gregory and his wife Christine of Seekonk, and Robin Gregory of East Providence. She was the cherished grandmother of John Brogan, Meghan Carlson, John Gregory IV, Caitlin Gregory and L. Gregory Abilheira. She felt blessed to be the great grandmother of Rebecca, Mackenzie, Jordyn, Kiley and Leah. Betty was a sister to Joseph McKenna, Carole Harrington and the late Mary Souther. Betty was a gentle woman with a generous heart and a creative spirit. She delighted in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a devoted and dear friend to many. Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:00 A.M. from the PERRY-MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in St. Martha's Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence. Burial will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hattie Ide Chaffee Home, 200 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02914.

Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 4, 2011.
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Susan,Jay and Robin ,
So sorry to hear of your loss of your Mom. She was a great neighbor and friend to me.
Eileen Brazil

October 15, 2011

Robin, Susan and Jay,

Wishing you Peace and Wonderful Memories of your Beloved Mother and My Godmother.

May the road riseup to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Elizabeth Fogarty Boisvert

October 6, 2011

Robin, Susan and Jay,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom.
I have so many wonderful memories of Betty and how kind and loving she was to me my entire life. I know she is in a better place and now side by side with Jack.

Steve Crowley

October 5, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joan Figueira

October 5, 2011

Dear Susan, Jay, and Robin,

Carol and I were saddened to hear of your mom's passing. We were on our way to Florida when I read about it in the paper.It is a rare day when a story doesn't come up about your parents. As you know Betty and Jack were an important part of Carol's and my life for the last 30 plus years. We had some wonderful times together. They are together again and heaven is a happier place.

Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve and Carol Cronin
Bonita Springs, Florida

October 5, 2011

Dear Jay, Susan and Robin -
Condolences on the loss of your mother - she was a wonderful woman. I've worked for your mom and dad for over twenty years, and they were always thoughtful, considerate and generous. God bless your mom - may the wind be at her back as she heads home to her reward.

Gerry McCabe

October 5, 2011

Dear Jay, Robin and Susan: I am saddened to hear of your mom's passing. My sympathy to you all. She was a fantastic person who made me smile every time I saw her. Betty made everyone feel comfortable and welcome, and she was so sweet and loving. I will miss her very much. God bless. Love, Haley from Hattie Ide

October 4, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. We appreciate the opportunity to have known Betty and care for her . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sincerely,
Staff at Hattie Ide chaffee

April Paniccia

October 4, 2011

Jay and Robin so sorry for the loss of your mom,my deepest sympathy

Jimmy Dufresne

October 4, 2011

Jay & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May your memories bring you comfort.

Jack & Joann Wolstencroft

October 4, 2011

Dear Jay & Robin,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great woman with a wonderful and big heart just like your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours, They are together now holding each others hand and smiling down at such a wonderful family.
Debbie Andreozzi & Family

Debbie Andreozzi

October 4, 2011

John and Family, we are sorry to hear of your loss.

Jodie Federowicz

October 4, 2011

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