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Betsy Thompson Obituary

THOMPSON, Betsy Palmer, 81 of East Greenbush, New York. Beloved daughter of Dr. Joseph J. Thompson and Margaret Worden Reeves, and much loved niece of Florence Thompson Torrey. An avid traveler, photographer, music enthusiast, and published horticulturist, Betsy died suddenly on February 15, 2023 as she was preparing to leave her beautiful garden and home of thirty-eight years. She is survived by her sister Adele Hodlin, cousins Jane and Patricia Stewart both of Toronto, Graham Stewart of Montreal, Martha Hinman of Maine, and their families. Donations in memory of Betsy may be made to Berkshire Botanical Garden, PO Box 826, Stockbridge, MA 01262.Arrangements by Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Mar. 1, 2023.

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Janet Smith Corson

March 13, 2023

Betsy + I go back a long ways as best friends from
childhood. We shared the same birthday with her being a year older. But we were playmates for years. After retirement Betsy looked me up again.
We found that we had similar interests and began corresponding. We wrote almost daily, sharing the
same ideas. She had a great sense of humor too.
Betsy was loving and giving. Many times she would
send a You Tube with dogs, knowing how I loved
them. For others she might have a nice plant. We
kept in touch almost daily. She mentioned having
stents put in. That was the last I heard from her, (except for a photo of her new hip)!!! She was so intelligent but also , fun to be with. She shared her
love of beauty with all. I will always miss her.~ Jan Smith Corson

Becky, Sarah & Katie @ Custom Cutters

February 28, 2023

We are very sorry to hear the passing of Betsy. She always had wonderful stories she shared with us at the salon. We loved hearing about all her gardens. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

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