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Betty Mortensen Obituary
She was born on May 8, 1929, the daughter of Charles E. and Beatrice (Buchner) Reid.
Betty was married to Ralph W. Mortensen Jr. on May 20, 1950, in New York. Ralph passed away Nov. 1, 2001.
Betty was very active in the community, spent time on the board of Gales Ferry Community Center, Republican Town Committee, and she worked the polls on election day. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Ledyard. An avid bridge player, she loved her weekly games with the "dirty eight" and playing in tournaments.
Betty is survived by a son, R. William Mortensen of Pawcatuck; two daughters, Nancy Frantz of Nazareth, Pa., and Katherine Mortensen of Gales Ferry; two brothers, Charles and Donald Reid; and two sisters, Bonnie McManamy and Nancy Denner. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Fred Finn of San Francisco, Calif., Suzanne Finn Stevenson of Erie, Pa., Anna and Sarah Bliven of New London, and Ellen Mortensen of Pawtucket, R.I.; and her eight great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her sons, Mark and Richard; her brother, Richard; and her sister, Joan.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. David's Episcopal Church, Route 12, Gales Ferry. Interment will be in Gales Ferry Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St.
Donations in her memory may be directed to the Center for Hospice Care Southeast Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360, the Salvation Army, 11 Governor Winthrop Blvd., New London, CT 06320, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to sign the guest book, or to share a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Mortensen
Hazel Gorman
April 11, 2019
Thanks for all your smiles and jokes. We miss you at our elections. Nancy, Hazel, Shirl. and Claudia
Elizabeth Kelly
April 24, 2013
Nancy and bill
your mother is a lady of
merry thing she always
I AM Sorry for your lost
Jim Hohman
April 17, 2013
Nancy, Bill and Katherine,
I am on a cruise and just got word of Betty's passing. i am so sorry that I cannot be there tonight or tomorrow. Your mother was always very kind to me and I always enjoyed her vivacity and sense of humor. She fought a good fight and endured much but now can rest. My condolences to you and yours
Alicia Madsen
April 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Betty was a lively member of our neighborhood and she will be missed.
Kimlyn Flanzer-Marshall
April 17, 2013
Betty will be missed so much. Her smile especially. Blessings to her family.
Maureen Davis and Vinnie Reubelt
April 17, 2013
Your mother supported the Gales Ferry community through her tireless efforts and dedication. We are sorry for your loss.
Armas Sini
April 16, 2013
Nancy,Bill and family
Very sorry for your loss.
April 16, 2013
We celebrate her life lived well.Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. We know she made it into Heaven before the Devil could catch her. Rest in peace Betty. The Ledyard Registrars
April 16, 2013
Bill, Nancy & Kathy: Very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You are in out thoughts and prayers. Richard & Linda Allen, Norwich
John & Joyce Rodolico
April 16, 2013
Our deepest sympathy.
Betty was a good friend. We will miss her smile and her sense of humor. It was a privilege to know her.
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