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Elizabeth Melmer Obituary
She was born June 28, 1946, in Stuart, Fla., the daughter of Harold and Eloise L'Heureux. Betty was employed by Southern New England Telephone for 23 years where she met and married the love of her life, Harvey Melmer. The two retired in 1989 to Greeneville, Tenn., where they lived happily together until Harv's passing in 2001. Betty's love for animals and nurturing personality was apparent in all she did.
She is survived by her only child, Lawrence Balsley and his wife, Julie, of Groton. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Nina, Hannah, Callie and Lawrence Ty Balsley; and by two stepchildren, Paul and Cynthia Melmer of Vernon.
A celebration of Elizabeth's Life will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at the Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich. Calling hours will be held two hours prior from 5 to 7 p.m.
To leave a message of condolence for Elizabeth's family, please visit her memorial at www.churchandallen.com.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the animal shelter of your choice.
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Raymond Benoit
January 6, 2016
Larry, Please accept Linda and my condolences over the passing of your Mother. Its at times like this Larry you wish you didn't live so far apart but please know our thoughts are with you and your family. Ray Benoit
Judy,Johnny &Brandon Bowman
January 6, 2016
Larry so sorry about you mama when you come in please let me no what I can do to help
January 5, 2016
Larry, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Betty was a great asset to our Greeneville Tennessee Christian Women's Club. She did the publicity for us for many years. We loved her dearly as a friend and she will be missed.
The Greeneville Tennessee Christian Club, Aline Montieth, Area Representative
JUDYE RHEA
January 4, 2016
My sincere sympathy to the family of Elizabeth Melmer. I knew "Betty" for many years in Greeneville, TN and I considered her a close friend. We worshipped together at the Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. I first met Betty when Harvey was on dialysis because my husband was on dialysis too. She will really be missed!
Kevin Marshall
January 4, 2016
Larry, my deepest condolences.
Fran Stott
January 4, 2016
Larry and family. We are so sorry for the loss of you mother. We have many fond memories of your mom when we were members of the Yomaco Club of the First Cong Church. We had many a good laughs and such good times.
Jeannette Combs/ MeNeely
January 4, 2016
Larry, Sorry for the loss of your Mother.She was a great friend, For years from Norwich to Tenn. Will miss our talks. We had some great times when we lived in Tenn together.
Rick and nancy Watson
January 3, 2016
Our deepest condolences Larry and also to the rest of your family
Mike & Marie Doyle
January 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
January 1, 2016
Elizabeth was a good friend and fellow church member. She was active in many clubs doing many jobs until she became unable to participate due to her health.
She especially loved her dogs Peaches and Muffin. Sparkly pink was the color she loved best.
She will be missed.
Joyce Moore
Afton, TN
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Church & Allen Funeral Service - Norwich136 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT 06360
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