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Elizabeth Reich Obituary
Leominster - Elizabeth "Beth" H. (Hopkins) Reich, 63, a resident of Leominster passed away peacefully Wednesday evening with her husband by her side.
Beth was born in Torrington, CT, a daughter of the late Norman and Mary (Beaulieu) Hopkins and has lived in Leominster since 1986. She and her beloved husband shared 43 years of devoted marriage.
Beth graduated from Regional #7 High School in Winsted, CT and attended Central Connecticut State College in New Britain. She was employed as an engineering technician at Intel in Hudson, MA after transferring from the DEC facility in Phoenix, AZ.
Beth loved camping, fishing, cooking, rock concerts, Celtics games, and family trips to San Diego and Florida. Despite her illness she devoted considerable time and energy caring for her ailing parents.
Besides her husband Eric Reich, Beth will be deeply missed by her two brothers, Mark Hopkins and his partner Jan Howland of Ledyard, CT and Gary Hopkins and his wife Ann-Marie of Palm Coast, FL; one sister, Mary-Lynn Stewart and her husband Shawn of Lemon Grove, CA; her nieces and nephews; Erica Beth Emel and her husband Jay, Donia, Garann and Tember Hopkins, Matthew Reich, great-nephew Owen Emel, and her many friends and caregivers.
Visiting hours will be held in the Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 763 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, on Friday October 6, 2017 from 6 to 8pm and on Saturday October 7, 2017 from 10am to12pm. This will be followed by a brief ceremony at the Funeral Home beginning at 12pm. The Memorial Luncheon will be held on Saturday October 7, 2017 from 1-4pm. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Email [email protected] or call 212-268-1002.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lunenburg Chapel of Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 763 Massachusetts Ave. Lunenburg, MA 01462.
Please visit www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net for further information.
John F. Masciarelli, Walter C. Taylor and James M. Hebert, funeral directors.
www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net
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Memories and Condolences
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Lynn Stewart
September 26, 2025
I miss you Beth!
Take good care of Shawn for me♥
Love you both, Lynn
Linda Friend
September 26, 2025
I miss my dear friend. I still feel like you’re with me.
Lynn Stewart
September 26, 2024
Love you Beth!
Miss you sooo much!
You’re my Best Friend!
❤ Lynn
Deb Fay
September 26, 2023
Still missing you Beth
Lynn Stewart
September 26, 2023
I miss you so much!
My heart is broken,
I wish you were here to talk to,
Love you so much Beth!
Love Lynn
David
September 28, 2022
She was a good friend to me, I miss her still today .
Eric
September 27, 2022
Thank you for remembering Beth. She was so kind, loving, and incredibly brave.
Deb
September 26, 2022
Its hard to believe its been 5 years already.
Lynn
September 26, 2022
I miss you more and more every day!
Love ya, Lynn
Linda Friend
September 26, 2022
I miss her so much :(
Lynn
September 26, 2021
I miss you so much!!!!
Lynn Stewart
September 27, 2020
Although I have great memories,
I miss you every day.
Love you always Beth
Love Lynn
Lynn Stewart
September 26, 2019
Beth I love you and I miss you very much! You are always in my heart. Life just not the same without my big sister.
Love Lynn. 9/26/19
October 4, 2017
I am so sorry for Beth's passing. She was a great friend who always made me laugh. Her sense of humor was contagious. May she finally be at peace. I will miss her so much. Julie Penning
Nancy Peck
October 3, 2017
Beth was my best friend early on and through high school. With Beth's passing, I took a trip down memory lane through our year books. This brought back so many fond memories and all the good times we shared. I'll miss you.
James C Pew
October 3, 2017
Your friendship was always very special. You are missed. Rest in Peace. Love you, Jim
Linda Friend
October 3, 2017
My dear friend Beth. With everything she went through, she never complained. She never forgot a birthday or special anniversary of the ones she loved. Eric has been such a caring husband who has always been by her side. I will miss my dear friend. Love, Linda
Lynn Stewart
October 2, 2017
Beth was the best sister a girl could ever have! best friend and a whole Lotta fun,
you will be greatly missed! Love you Lynn
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