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ELIZABETH SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN, Elizabeth Haydon Passed away peacefully on July 27, 2014 at Bethesda Hospital, in Boynton Beach, Florida, with her daughter, Meghan and good friend, Sam Marks by her bedside. She was the wife of the late John L. Sullivan. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Mr. George Lloyd Haydon and the late Mrs. Mary Larue (Boone) Haydon. She will be forever loved and honored by her children, Elizabeth Gilmore and her husband, Doug of Middletown, Rhode Island, Meghan Roach and her husband, Tom of Rolesville, North Carolina and George Sullivan and his fianc?e, Alanna of Boston, Massachusetts; her five treasured grandchildren, Caroline Roach, Abigail Roach, Hannah Roach, Haydon Gilmore and Ryan Gilmore; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and close friends. Belovedly known as Betty, and Mimi, she moved to Boynton Beach, FL ten years ago. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the Real Estate Industry as an Independent Realtor for many years. She loved to Golf, travel to St. Maarten and Hilton Head, and cruise the Caribbean and Mexico. Betty was a very lively, vivacious lady, never settling for the ordinary. She loved to treat and entertain her family and friends to good food, great fun and laughter. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, August 16, at 12:00 (Noon) at the Eugene J. McCarthy & Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702, (508) 875-4747. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Burial will follow in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Framingham. Expressions of Sympathy may be made in her honor to the American Heart Association, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Save a Lab.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2014.

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Evie

August 26, 2014

We had so many good times as kids ! She will be missed.
Rest in Peace my friend

August 14, 2014

Mimi,
Forever in our hearts!

We love you,
Caroline, Haydon, Abigail, Hannah & Ryan

ALWAYS

August 14, 2014

Mom,
We will love ya forever

Always!
Liz, Meg & George

August 14, 2014

Dear Sweet Meghan and Family,

Sending you all my love and support.

Blessings and hugs,
Glad Atkins

Dave Warms

August 13, 2014

Betty was my high school sweetheart for 2 years. Last year ( after 50 years ) we reconnected on FB message & had much fun going down memory lane. Thanks for the memories Betty.

Felita Eaton

August 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this challenging time. Megan Roach is my co-worker and friend. She is my son's favorite teacher. Sounds like Ms. Sullivan was a blessing to her family and friends! Always remember her lessons for life!

Mary Girardi

August 12, 2014

Great memories we all will have. She always made Christmas Eve Special! Love you all. Love,Rob, Mary, Theresa and Kate.

August 12, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love Always. The Fontana's

Billy, Ann-Marie & Amanda Sullivan

August 12, 2014

More of a Mom than an Aunt.We will always hold you in our hearts. Liz ,Meghan, and George I bet there is some kind of a celebration going on in heaven now.

American Heart Association

August 11, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Mary Lloyd Haydon Barber

August 11, 2014

Will always LOVE YOU!

Mary Lloyd Barber

August 11, 2014

Betty,you will always be in my HEART,THOUGHTS & PRAYS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!

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Aug

16

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home

11 Lincoln St, Framingham, MA 01702

Aug

16

Burial

St. Stephen's Cemetery

Framingham, MA

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11 Lincoln St, Framingham, MA 01702

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