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Elizabeth Alex Obituary

ALEX, ELIZABETH " BETTY" Elizabeth "Betty" Alex, 83, of North Branford, passed away September 23, 2013 after a long illness. She was born December 26, 1929 in New Haven to Raymond and Jane (Reynolds) Cooper. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, John Alex and her beloved daughter, Betty Celone (Steven) of North Branford and 3 sons: Robert, Thomas and Mark Alex. Betty is also survived by her granddaughter Alicia Celone of North Branford who was her pride and joy and four more grandchildren along with brother, Charles Cooper (Florence) of New Hampshire and sister, Jane Dippold of Wallingford and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Thomas Cooper and sister, Marion Dippold. The family would like to thank Twin Maples Health Care in Durham for their kind and compassionate care of Betty, especially Charlotte Allen, whose devotion and care to Betty will be in our hearts forever. Family will receive friends on Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Clancy Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven from 9 AM until the time of service at 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Burial to follow at All Saints Cemetery in North Haven. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 in memory of Betty Alex. www.clancyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2013.

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David & Lynn Congo

September 29, 2013

Tom, Our deepest sympathy to you, your dad and all the Alex family on the loss of your mom. I remember chatting with Betty at family gatherings, and her children were dearest in her conversations. May the comfort of God's loving embrace enfold you at this sad time.
Love and prayers from Lynn & David and family

September 27, 2013

Dear Mark, Dawn, and family - so sorry for your loss; it's never easy. your neighbor, Mary Ellen

September 26, 2013

Dear John,
James and I want to extend out deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Caroline and James Ardito

Nancy Heenie

September 26, 2013

Rest in peace Aunt Betty. We had some great times together. I remember, many picnics and get togethers at your home. I will miss you and the many chats we had..oxoxo

Stanley & Kathleen Pliszka

September 26, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful Aunt. We will always remember all those famous family picnics in the backyard. Rest in peace.

john/joy antonino

September 26, 2013

our deepest sympathy to the alex family

john and joy antonino

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