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Elizabeth Gross Obituary

GROSS, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Snider) Of Wayland, age 63, on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. For 42 years, she was the beloved wife of Peter D. Gross, MD. Loving mother of Melissa McCray & her husband Jonas of Sudbury and Andrew Gross of San Francisco, CA. Adored grandmother of Carter and Brandon. Cherished daughter of Robert & Miriam (Rubin) Snider of Needham. Fond sister of Dr. James Snider & his wife Susan of Brookline. Betsy will also be remembered as a loving niece, aunt, cousin and friend. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd. (Rte. 20), Wayland, on Friday, December 30 at 11:00am. Burial at Beit Olam Cemetery, 61 Old Sudbury Rd., (Rte. 27) Wayland. Memorial observance at her late residence on Saturday 5-8pm, Sunday 12-3pm & 5-8pm and continuing on Monday at the home of Dr. James & Susan Snider from 1-4pm & 6-8pm. Please omit flowers. Remembrances in honor of Betsy may be made to Jewish Family & Children's Service, 1430 Main Street, Waltham 02451 or Stephen & Catherine Pappas Center for Neuro-Oncology, MGH Development Office, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston 02114. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30, 2011.

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Karyn Mendelsohn

January 17, 2012

So sad to hear about your great loss. I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Betsys passing. I spent many days decorating your beautiful home with Betsy and what a beautiful and talented person she was. She always brought a smile to my face. I will truly miss her.

Cynthia Horne

January 17, 2012

Betsy and I grew up across the street from each other and were best friends. She was the sweetest and kindest person I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to her entire family. With fond affection, Cynthia Horne

Beverly Stern Silver

January 9, 2012

I was a classmate of Betsy's at Newton HS. I'll always remember her smile and her leadership as the first female President of the Student Council. My thoughts and prayers are with Peter and her whole family. I know she'll be greatly missed.

January 1, 2012

Dear Melissa,
Our condolences for you and your family as your mourn your mother and all she was to you and your family. May God comfort you and yours as you rememeber and cherish all she was to you. Always...
With much love,
Harry and Nikki

"Into the Everlasting Arms..."

Marcia and Mark Rosenthal

January 1, 2012

Dear Snyder/Gross Family,

We are so very sorry for your loss. We know neither you or Betsy but when we went to visit our son's grave today at Bet Olam, we couldn't help but notice the beautiful white flowers on the ground next to our son's grave. We saw the plaque with Betsy's name and age. She is the same age as my husband and I. We took such comfort in knowing our son will be next to such a wonderful person and loving Mother. Our son's name is Micah and he died almost 5 years ago at the age of 30. We will be putting a stone on Betsy's headstone for years to come. We hope you don't find this intrusive to your family at this sorrowful time. We just wanted to let you know that we care. In sympathy, Mark and Marcia Rosenthal - Newton, MA

Rick Estabrook

January 1, 2012

Dear Peter, Andrew, Melissa, and Jonas, my deepest condolences and sorrow for your loss. Although I have only known each of you for a year, and met Betsy only twice, I have experienced the strength, character, warmth, and integrity of your wonderful family. I have learned of Betsy's exemplary commitment to, and standing in, the community and am certain she will be sorely missed.

Richard Levin

January 1, 2012

Dear Peter, My heart and thoughts go out to you and the family with Betsy's passing. I know that she will be missed by everyone, myself included. She brought smiles to everyone. I'm sorry that I couldn't make it out for the funeral on Friday, but my thoughts were there with you.

Richard Levin

December 30, 2011

Dear Jimmy, Susan, Peter and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
We know how much she was loved by her family . She was an exceptional woman and will be greatly missed.
Susan and Barry Tatelman

December 30, 2011

How coincidental that I remember going to Betsy's one new year's eve in High School
So sorry Mr. and Mrs. Snider...nothing but fond memories of a wonderful girl...
regards, Phil (Flip) Dangel

Helen Osborne

December 30, 2011

Dear Peter and family,
What a sad, sad loss. I've known Betsy since 1966 when we were at Tufts BSOT. I remember when she started dating Peter and even went to your wedding. In recent years, I sometimes saw Betsy at the grocery store (I live nearby) and always enjoyed catching up with news about her career and family. My deepest condolences to all of you. ~Helen (Wachtel) Osborne

Joan Aron Goralnick

December 30, 2011

Peter,Melissa and Andrew,
I have known Betsy since childhood. We came into each others lives at different times.We shared some wonderful memories,past and present. I will remember her ability to light up a room,and most of all her strength.I send my love. Today is a sad day.
love Joni

Phil Coupe

December 30, 2011

Dear Peter,
I remember the first time you told me about Betsy. You said you had met this amazing girl. The way you spoke about her it sounded like you thought "she might be THE ONE". I said something crass like, "OK, how does she look?" You said "You'll see." Of course, you were right, she was an amazing girl - so beautiful and so smart. You were a great couple right from the start. I can only imagine how much you will miss her, but hopefully you will take solace in the wonderful time you had together.

PAMELA MICOZZI

December 29, 2011

DEAR PETER AND FAMILY,
WE WERE SO SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT BETSY. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT FILLED WITH KINDNESS, THOUGHTFULNESS AND EXHUBERANCE FOR LIFE. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, DEAR BETSY. WE WILL MISS YOU. OUR LOVE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU, PETER,AND TO ALL YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE, PAMELA & MARCELLO MICOZZI

Phil Coupe

December 29, 2011

Dear Peter,
I remember when you first met Betsy. You told me you had met this amazing girl and you had a look on your face like "She might be 'THE ONE'. And I said something like "Ok, is she good looking?" and you said, "You'll see." You were right, she was amazing - so smart and so beautiful. You were a great couple right from the start. I can only imagine how deep your loss is and I can only hope that you take solace in the wonderful life you shared with her.
Love,
Phil & Linda

December 29, 2011

Melissa-

So sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Kris Hickey

Diane Babbitt

December 29, 2011

Dear Peter and family and Miriam and Bob Snider-I shall always have the most fond memories of your wife and daughter She brought so much joy to so many and I am happy to have seen her this past summer-a beautiful women and memory. The family of

MICHAEL BERMAN

December 29, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Betsy was a wonderful gal and she will be missed by many. I was a high school friend and I have great memories of her from spending summers with her and my extended family in cape cod. My prayers and love go out to you and your family
Michael Berman (Boston,MA)

Jack Monopoli

December 29, 2011

Andy and Family, we are all thinking of you...Love, Jack,Dawn,Mia,Marissa and Marcella

Marcy Cochran

December 29, 2011

Peter and family
We were so sorry to hear about Betsy's passing. Please accept our condolances. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Love
Marcy and Joe Cochran

SHERRI/DENNIS JACOB

December 29, 2011

DEAR MELISSA,
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES AT THIS SAD TIME. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE, SHERRI AND DENNIS JACOB

December 29, 2011

Dear Peter and family
Our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You and Betsey went through so much so bravely.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don and Karen Bachman

December 29, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Betsy's passing. Her bright smile and delightful personality will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Peter, and the children.

Linda Kahn

Sham Venkataraman

December 29, 2011

Dear Peter and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy on your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Betsy's love will always be around.
Sham and Venkatesh

Debbie Fowler

December 29, 2011

Dear Melissa and Family, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a kind and generous person. We will miss her here on the Cape. Our thoughts are with you. Love, The Fowlers

Betty Ventura

December 29, 2011

Peter & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It was wonderful seeing a couple that was so much in love.Cherish those memories. In time they will make you smile.

Judy Farina

December 29, 2011

Peter and family,
You are always in our thoughts and prayers.Betsy was a beautiful and loving woman who will be dearly missed. May you and your family find comfort in your memories of her. Judy Farina.

Jo Benson

December 29, 2011

Peter & family,
My prayers and love are with you at this difficult time. Take care, Jo Benson

Tracy Nadeau

December 28, 2011

Peter & family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May all your wonderful memories get you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Tracy Nadeau

December 28, 2011

Dear Peter,Melissa, Andrew, Jimmy, Miriam and Bob, and the Gross/Snider family,

Betsy's passing is a great loss to your whole family and to the community as well.
We will remember Betsy as a warm, bright, gentle, loving, classy lady, who was always gracious to everyone she met.
She will be greatly missed,
Lynda and Rich Snider

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