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1924
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2020
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Elizabeth Tower Obituary
Betty was predeceased by her parents Henry A. Jones and Edna M. Barlow Jones, her sisters Blanche Burke(Dick) of Pittsfield, Marie Wright(Warren) of Apple Valley, CA and Marcia Mahoney(Ron) of Otis; Guido J Gelpi of Lee and Raymond W Tower of Bellflower, CA; her oldest son Gerald A Gelpi of Becket, her two son in laws Robert Shepard and Vaughn Churchill and daughter in law Emily Shalit Gelpi; as well as her two best friends Flo Gerard of Bellfower, CA and Grace Willey of Lee, MA.
Family was everything to Betty. She is survived by her daughters Judith A Chandler (Harry) and Jo Ann Churchill (Ira), sons John A Gelpi (Ali) and James A Gelpi (Susan); her step children Raymond R Tower and Rochelle A Bender (Dennis), Granddaughters Melissa Gelpi, Gerilynn Dillard (Sam), Gina Gelpi, Anna-Renee Bender and Mia Gelpi; Grandsons Patrick Connor(Shelley), Joshua Churchill(Amy), Jeffrey Shepard (Chasity), David Burke, Joseph Bender(Olive) and Abe Gelpi. Great-grandchildren Jason Shepard, Kyle Machado, Angela Connor, Amanda Terzigni (Joe), Cody Machado, Shelby Spare (Jake), Jordan Connor (Ciarin), Joseph Connor, Justine Spare, Zachary Shepard (Mikayla), Jennifer Shepard (Josh), Gerilynn Shepard, Mateo Machado, James Shepard, Bella Shepard, Mya Churchill and Noa Churchill; Great-Great Grandchildren Maddison Farrell, Jessica Connor, Joseph Terzigni, Bentley Shepard, Finn Rubito and Bellamy Rubito.
Betty was born in Otis, MA and assisted her father on the Jones family farm. Betty's ancestors, the Barlow's, helped found the town of Lee. She attended Otis primary school and was in the "Fife and Drum" Core, playing drums. She was a graduate of Lee High School before attending and graduating from Baypath College's secretarial program in 1942. Betty was a volunteer for the Red Cross in Florence MA, a graduate of the Bell Gardens, CA accounting program, a Girl Friday for Tesco Trucking and Accounting Clerk for the City of Bellflower before her retirement at age 75. Besides her own children and step children, she also helped raise her granddaughter and three great-grandsons. Betty was also close to her nieces Lori Mahoney, Jane Reed, Cathy McCluskey and nephew Fran Burke. She was also thankful to her caregivers and helpers Nancy and Billie of Porchlight and her many friends at Hyde Place. She loved God and enjoyed Church, volunteering, helping others, card games, board games, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Betty was a long-time member, choir participant and front desk volunteer of Full Gospel Tabernacle in Bellflower CA. After moving back to Lee MA in 2009, she attended New Life Church in Pittsfield, Open Door Church in Lee and Chester Baptist Church in Chester.
A memorial service in Betty's memory will be held at Open Door Church in Lee, MA once the pandemic is over. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice. The Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home assisted the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Melissa Gelpi
April 6, 2022
I can't believe it's been 2 years since you've been gone. I'm stuck Gram. I can't seem to move on from your loss. I miss my best friend. I am Thankful though for your peace and health in Heaven; and I'll see you One Glad Morning.
Sisters in Heaven together Now
April 6, 2021
Beauty
April 6, 2021
Melissa
April 6, 2021
I'm not sure how it has been a year last month. Time went on without you. It shouldn't have. I wouldn't want you back, because your healed now. But you left a gaping wound in my life when you left. Somedays I can hardly breathe still. You and me Gram; against the world for 35 years. Mi' Corazon...
GeriLynn Dillard
March 22, 2021
Love you! ❤
GeriLynn
December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas Nana!!
GeriLynn
December 24, 2020
Merry Christmas Eve, Nana! Having a party at mom’s house and I look at where you would be sitting and your not there! . You are sooo missed! It’s just not the same. Your smile is missing but your spirit is always here. I love you!
GeriLynn Dillard
November 18, 2020
Hey Nana! This Christmas is already off with it being 2020-a crazy bizarre time, what I want to say is that I’m coming home for Christmas and you will be missing. Although, I know your rejoicing with Jesus. Your at peace and your whole! As much as I miss you I would never wish for you to be back in this life... not with the way it is now anyways. Can you do me a favor? Can you let my dad know that I’m okay now? And that I feel him with me all the time! Enough of my rant.
I love you Nana!
Merry Christmas in Heaven! ❤
Judith Gelpi-Chandler
September 3, 2020
I forgot to say that I lit a candle for you on the dining room table on your birthday.I know that you celebrated in Heaven! Love Judi
Judith Gelpi-Chandler
September 3, 2020
Am thinking about you today mom. I miss you so much! Sometimes I can feel you near and it makes me cry. I love you and will always. We speak of you everyday, all of us it seems. You and dad. Know that you are so loved. Judi
Mateo
June 13, 2020
Mateo would write here, but he can't bring himself too... He misses you terribly. He has hardly a memory without you in it.
Judi
June 12, 2020
Gerilynn Dillard
June 1, 2020
I love you Nana! You are not forgotten!
Gerilynn
May 13, 2020
GeriLynn Dillard
May 13, 2020
GeriLynn Dillard
May 5, 2020
You never fully understand how much you miss a person until you feel an unbelievable void in your heart and soul. I miss you Nana! We all do! Thank you for loving me and always seeing the good in me. Thank you for always understanding my feelings! You were an amazing loving soul! I just want to say I love you!! I will not say good bye, however, I will say, I will see you again in Heaven!! ❤❤
Amanda Terzigni
May 4, 2020
Nana, I have tried to write this many times, failing as the words did not come. I love you so much. I will forever cherish the times we sat together talking about anything and everything. I will forever look for you at any gathering knowing I can no longer sit with you. I thank you for believing in me, I thank you for loving my family. I love you so very much. I will forever miss you, I will forever miss your hugs. Thank you for being such an amazing Great (and great great) Grandma!
Lori Mahoney
April 30, 2020
So thankful for the time I shared with my amazing Aunt. She inspired us all. I loved our calls and little adventures out. She had a heart full of love and kindness for all. I will miss you but will see you one day again ❤
GeriLynn Dillard
April 29, 2020
Shelby spare Jake Harte
April 27, 2020
Nana, you were the root holding us all together. I pray you can still hold us from heaven. You will be so forever missed and loved. I wish you could spend just a little more time with us but god had his reasons and plans. You are no longer in pain and with so many of our loved ones up there watching over us. I love you ❤
M RENEE WRIGHT
April 26, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Melissa Gelpi
April 26, 2020
Raymond Tower
April 25, 2020
I truly dont know what to say. I know you are with God. There are so many cherished memories. Like when you told us tapioca pudding was fish eggs so we wouldnt eat.
Our life together began with a rose for my new mommy. Every time I see a beautiful rose I think of you.
I love you mom and I miss you
Julie Reay
April 25, 2020
May 2017 at the house in Otis...being able to visit Aunt Betty was the highlight of my trip and the last time I saw her. She always had a smile on her face and a hug for her visitors. I admired her ability to navigate the many challenges of her lengthy life. I know her faith in God was a big part of that! I love you Aunt Betty! I look forward to the day when we will see you again, along with my mom and so many loved ones gone before us.
With Love Always, your niece Julie
Donna Allard
April 25, 2020
Dear Mom Betty,
You always had a special place in my heart, as you always gave that to me, as well. No matter how long in-between our visits, you greeted me with a beautiful smile, hugs, and love. That will forever be etched in my heart.
You make me smile.
May you be at peace in the arms of our Lord, in Heaven.
Love always,
Donna
Connie Madden
April 25, 2020
All the years I knew Betty (grams) as I knew her as was a very nice person. So sweet and kind and will be dearly missed. Rest in peace grams.
April 24, 2020
Sam Dillard
April 23, 2020
I love the talks that we had. I always admired your faith in God. And I know you are in a place of eternal happiness. Love, Sam
GeriLynn Dillard
April 22, 2020
I love you Nana!! Forever another one of my guardian angels!! ❤❤ Thinking about you today!!
Judi Gelpi
April 22, 2020
Mom,I just want to say how much I miss you and how much I love you. It's so surreal that you're gone. I already miss the times when you came down to Florida and when I walk into your room it seems like you should be there. I guess the plans that we made will have to be on hold. I'm going to miss walking around town of Lee, going out to eat, and you sitting in front of the fireplace in Windsor in the rocking chair. I also remember the way you worship the Lord you were like an inspiration to me when I would see you lift your hands as high as you could! Thank God for our memories! I hope you know how much you were truly loved by everyone. I'll miss you but I'll carry you with me in my heart. So until we meet again know that I love you and I know that you loved us
Gina Gelpi
April 22, 2020
My nana was the sweetest person ever, she had nothing but love for everyone, I loved spending time with her, I'm gonna miss you nana, you'll always be in my heart.
Justin Wright
April 21, 2020
Aunt Betty, you meant so much to me, and you are sorely missed! You're so kind and loving, and had always made me feel like a son. I'm really glad we got to see you last October! Love and miss you.
Christie Aguas
April 21, 2020
Betty was my spiritual mom when I first got saved in Bellflower, Ca. She loved me and supported me while I went through difficult times. I look forward to seeing her again soon, and having eternity to worship our King!
Jenn&Family Shepard/Rubitos
April 21, 2020
Love you forever and always Nana! You are always with us!
Zachary Shepard
April 16, 2020
She was a better person than most. I strive to be a better person every day because she was proof that its possible. RIP Nana
Gerilynn Dillard
April 13, 2020
My Nana. My beautiful grandma. Always seeing the greater good in someone even when they didnt deserve it. You never judged! Always willing to give even when you didnt have it. Forgiving someone is something you never thought twice about. You are someone I strive to be like. I remember you telling me that I am a lot like you... I miss you Nana!! Always & forever in my heart.
maureen baker
April 13, 2020
Betty will be missed so much. Will miss seeing her at Hyde Place.
Dear Friends Mary & Grace
Melissa
April 13, 2020
Jo Ann
April 12, 2020
Thankful for all the wonderful times weve shared together. Already missIng our lunches and Chocolate Springs outings and your wonderful amazing smile that showed me how much you loved me/us. Thank you for the last smile and I love you mom. ❤
Pamela Naventi
April 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Betty brought so much enjoyment and fun to Hyde Place when I worked there. Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Pam Naventi
Beautiful Gram
Melissa Gelpi
April 12, 2020
Forever in my heart. Forever missing from my soul all who knew you loved you. You can't be replaced. Until we meet again in Heaven Gram... Love you to the Moon and Back M
Melissa
April 12, 2020
My Gram was my everything. Her absence is felt to my soul. I'll see her again one sweet day in Glory... until then she is missed beyond words.
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