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Elizabeth Bates Obituary

BATES, Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Leszczynski) 81, died on April 25, 2010, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester. Loving mother of Deborah and husband Theodore Riordan of Quincy, and Brenda and husband Francis LaRiviere of Oxford. Adoring Gram to Matthew and Eric LaRiviere of Oxford, and Babci to granddaughters Siobhan, Fiona and Maeve Riordan of Quincy. She also leaves a sister, Sr. Jane Harriet, CSFN, of Philadelphia, nineteen nieces and nephews, and dear friend Mary Casey. Calling hours Tuesday, April 27th, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Britton Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 28th 10 a.m., in St. Roch's Church, 334 Main St., Oxford. Interment in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton. Donations to the Levine Cancer Center, 119 Belmont St., Worcester, MA 01605, or St. Roch's Building Fund, 334 Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540. For guestbook or directionsvisit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 26, 2010.

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Patricia Hachey

April 29, 2010

Brenda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. I was not in town to attend the calling hours or the funeral mass. It was so unexpected to hear of your sadness. I am deeply sorry and can understand how hard it is to lose someone as wonderful as your Mom.

Anna Pizzolato

April 28, 2010

Such a nice lady!! I know you'll all miss her terribly, but she's with God and He is bestowing blessing after blessing upon her for her wonderful life. You WILL see her again!!

Jane MacDonnell

April 26, 2010

Buddy and I would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the entire family of a wonderful lady. Betty was always a caring and compassionate woman to all when we worked with her at Bay Path. May she rest in peace.

April 26, 2010

Dear Family of Mrs. Bates,

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We grew up just across the street from their home and both your mom and your dad were such wonderful people. I can still remember selling girl scout cookies with my sister when we were much younger and your mom would always tell us to be sure to stop by again next year. When we outgrew girl scouts, your mom was disappointed, so around the same time of year, we'd just stop by to say hello anyway and she'd laugh. She was always so pleasant and friendly. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your mom will always be remembered fondly by those who knew her.

Sincerely,
Melissa (Menard) Widing and family

Bev Romasco

April 26, 2010

Dear Brenda, I was so sorry to read of the death of your mother...I know how very close you were to her and what a wonderful lady she was. She was so proud of you and Frank and the boys.....she is now one of God's angels and she will always be with you.
Know that you and your entire family will be in my prayers and may your mom R. I. P. with The Lord..
Sincerely
Bev Romasco

April 26, 2010

DEAR DEBBIE AND BRENDA,I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,YOUR MOM WAS SURLEY A WONDERFUL LADY,SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HER KINDNESS AND HER CHEERFUL WAYS,,MAY YOU FIND PEACE & COMFORT THRU THE ARMS OF OUR LORD & SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST,,, AFFECTIONATLEY LILLIAN KALOYANIDES

Wamda Sue Foskett

April 26, 2010

Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing girls. She was a great mentor for me for the position I currently hold in the Superintendent's office at Bay Path, since she retired in 1991. I will always remember her singing pieces of songs whenever the situation arose & that was often. Sweet lady, my sympathies.

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