Photo courtesy of O'Neill Funeral Home - Cumberland
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Betsy S. Lewis, 88, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully January 27, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Ralph “Bill” Lewis. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Ramsdell) Seal.
Betsy graduated from North Plainfield High School, New Jersey and Parsons School of Design in New York City. She was a fabric designer until her marriage on January 12,1957 and worked as a freelance artist for six years after a move to Shrewsbury, MA. She moved to Cumberland 50 years ago and was employed by the Cumberland Library until retiring in 1990. Betsy was a member of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and had exhibited her work locally at the Arnold Mills Art Show. She loved sewing, quilting, and especially reading lots of books. She was a member of the Four Corners Community Chapel. Family was very important to her and will be dearly missed by so many.
She is survived by her son Ralph Lewis Jr. and her daughter, Karen Racine (David) both of Cumberland, her grandchildren, David Racine Jr., Kimberly Diebold (Andrew) of Mansfield, MA, and Melissa Racine of Cumberland. She also leaves her great grandchildren, Wade Diebold and Shane Diebold. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you for the exceptional care given to her from The Lighthouse in Lincoln and Friendly Nursing Home in Woonsocket.
A private service was held in the O’Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial was in Diamond Hill Cemetery, Cumberland.
I was so very sad to learn of Betsy's passing. As a fellow volunteer with her at the Cumberland Public Library for many years, I have so many fond memories of her during the many Wednesday we spent together. Betsy was a lovely, warm woman whose company was the absolute best.
My deepest sympathies to her family. May God bless and comfort you and keep Betsy in His loving care.
Connie Crowley
March 09, 2022 | Cumberlandd, RI
What a Beautiful Memoir of Mother, Grandmother.
Kathy Hashway
February 25, 2022 | RI | Friend
My deepest sympathy to all of Betsy's family. I grew up knowing Betsy your mother, grandmother at the Cumberland Library and I will always have such fond memories of her Her kindness, smile, and beautiful artwork. She often spoke about her children and grandchildren with such Love in her heart . You all were near and dear to her. I am so blessed to have known your mother , grandmother and will cherish all the memories we shared in this life .
With deepest sympathy at this time of your...
Kathy Hashway
February 25, 2022 | RI | Friend
My deepest sympathies to Betsey's family.
I was blessed and honored to share such wonderful moments with her.
I will always remember our wonderful conversations about books, paintings and everyday life
May she be whole again in a heavenly place.
Sincerely,
Jodi DiRaimo
Jodi DiRaimo
February 22, 2022 | North Scituate, RI
I am so sorry to hear about Betsy. She was a good friend. Sending you thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I will miss her
Valerie Large
February 20, 2022 | Cumberland, RI