Elizabeth A. "Betty" Elias

Elizabeth 'Betty'
A. Elias, 90
BANGOR -- Elizabeth 'Betty' A. Elias, 90, wife of the late Louis Elias, died on May 21, 2011, at a local hospital following a brief illness.
She was born on July 24, 1920, in North Ellsworth, the daughter of Leland and Bernice (Starkey) Cowing.
Betty was a graduate of Maine School of Commerce, a member of Epsilon Tau Epsilon Sorority, and a lifetime member of St. John's Catholic Church Women's Council. After graduating from college and marrying, Betty was employed for years at Personal Finance Co. both in Bangor and Portland, and then left to become a stay at home mom. Later she became office manager for Bangor Real Estate Agency then retired after almost 20 years.
Betty dealt with a great deal of adversity and tragedy in life, but overcame all of it with grace, dignity and most of all, a great sense of humor. She was all about family and the echo of 65 years of family gatherings can still be heard emanating from her dining room on Birch Street.
She is survived by her son, Richard 'Rick' Elias and his partner Jeff Ward of South Portland; her son-in-law, Rick Doll of Bangor, daughter-in-law, Sharon Elias of Bangor; three grandchildren, Shawn Doll and his wife Kimberly of Rockport, Joy and her husband Andrew Cassidy of Glenburn, John Elias and his wife Leah of Newark, Del.; four great- grandchildren, Arria Marie Doll, Roman Sebastian Cassidy, Tucker Braden Cassidy, Brandon Cassidy; her great-grand-dog, Khoury; several nieces, nephews; and life-long friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Jackie Doll; son, John Elias; two brothers, Frederick and Phillip Cowing, and her sister, Harriett Cowing.
The family would like to send special thanks to the CNA's at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the Palliative Care at E.M.M.C.
Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, at St. John's Catholic Church, Bangor. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, Bangor. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor, following the interment. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
If you would like to remember Betty in a special way, gifts in her memory may be sent to:
The Jackie Doll Memorial Fund
LaFayette Family Cancer Center Care of HealthCare Charities
P.O. Box 931
Bangor, Maine 04402-0931
Elizabeth 'Betty' A. Elias