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Elizabeth Clifford Obituary


August 21, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Boord Clifford, 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday morning at Schuylkill Center Nursing and Rehab, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, Jan. 12, 1946, she was a daughter of Agnes Rompalo Boord, Pottsville, and the late Paul Boord, and a granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Paul Boord.

Betty was a 1963 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and then earned her registered nursing degree from Reading School of Nursing. She retired after 35 years as a registered nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, N.Y.

She was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, New Philadelphia.

She was an avid golfer and also worked in the Hidden Valley Pro Shop, Freidensburg.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, Agnes, are her husband, James Clifford; a brother, Pat Boord and his wife, Maryann, Connecticut; three nieces; and great-nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church, New Philadelphia, with the Rev. Ronald J. Minner as the celebrant. Friends and relatives may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Thomas J. Bartashus Funeral Home, New Philadelphia. In memory of Betty, the family requests contributions be made to Schuylkill Center Alzheimer's Unit, 100 Schuylkill Manor Road, Pottsville, PA 17901.

Published by Republican & Herald on Aug. 22, 2013.
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Betty and I have been friends since an early age, I actually spent more time at the Boord household than my own as a child. Her grandfather was our Dr. And her grandmother and parents were simply the best . Betty was a true friend always there but never judged. She was the best hostess, never was there an empty glass at the table . She was not a talker but would always listen to my 78 rpm deliver of all that was wrong in my world. She used her skills as a nurse to take care of friends and family.
When I returned home to the "coal regions" , one of my stops was always the Boord household, my trip was never complete without a visit to my extended family .
I will miss my lifelong friend, so many people will miss her,I worry about Aggie but I know the Nursing Home loves her and will take good care of her in Betty's absence.
I loved the Boord family growing up in Port, they were so happy and cared so much about each other. Always welcoming and full of laughter, their door was never closed.
You were a great friend especially when I needed a friend .

Kathleen Murphy-reilly

August 30, 2013

Pat and family, Kathleen just called about Betty's passing. Betty and you were just a big part of the Murphy's. My sincere sympathy to you and the family...Marianne Murphy McCarthy

August 27, 2013

Betty, I will always remember your smile when you missed a putt, your words "the sand is your friend", and your dance after your drive. Drinking red wine. Many memories I will treasure forever. Miss you and Love you.

Joanne Plaxa

August 27, 2013

Betty, rest in peace. You were always a ray of sunshine whenever we got to together. To my good friend Jim, you lost a good partner; may the Lord comfort you. To members of the Boord family, I am sorry for your loss.

Thom & Rose Kupchinsky

August 23, 2013

Sending mu sympathy on the loss of Betty.We were classmates for 4 yrs at Nativity.She was always a fun kovely girl. I will keep her in my prayers.

Mary Sabol Flanagan Class of 63

Mary FRlanagan

August 23, 2013

Dear Jim, Pat, Maryann & family,
My dear friend Betts will live in my heart forever. God bless you.

Peg

August 22, 2013

Betty was a true friend, we will miss her smile and wit and she will be sorely missed by all. Our prayers are with Betty's family and loving husband Jim.

Rich & Ruth Barbetta

August 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Betty's family at this difficult time. I shall always remember her with a smile. Rest in peace, "Boordie."

Eileen Higgins Simpson

August 22, 2013

Goodbye dear friend, Rest In Peace. Deepest Sympathies to all her family.

Irene Clifford

August 22, 2013

Dear Agnes, Pat and Maryann,

I grew up in Port Carbon with Agnes, Pat and Betty as neighbors and I have fond memories of that time. I will include all of you in my prayers at this sad time. Sincerely, Tom Purcell, Los Alamitos, California

Thomas Purcell

August 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Betty's family at this most difficult time. Betty truly was a kind and caring person, that will be missed by all that knew her.

Jim Kimmel

August 22, 2013

A true Mona Lisa w your enigmatic smile. Love you and will miss you.
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Carol A. Troutman

August 22, 2013

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