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Elizabeth Highland Obituary
Rochester: Died Friday, May 18, 2012 at age 96. She was born in Syracuse on May 28, 1915 to Dennis and Elizabeth Hayes. Predeceased by her husband, Joseph; son, James; brother, William Hayes; and sister, Marianne Larkin. She is survived by her daughter, Denise (Igor) Shukoff; grandsons, Bryan and Peter Shukoff, both of Los Angeles; and sister, Barbara Hayes of Syracuse; many nieces and nephews. Bette served with the US Navy WAVES during WWII. She enjoyed family, travel, swimming, gardening, movies and dancing. The family would like to thank the caring staff of St. John's Community, and recently Lifetime Care Hospice, for the kindness and compassion shown to Bette.
There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, 11am at St. Monica's Church. Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lifespan of Greater Rochester, 1900 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 or the Women's Memorial Foundation, Dept. 560, Washington, DC 20042.
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Clifton Manns
June 19, 2013
A little over a year has passed since your passing Bette. I still miss you like it was yesterday. It is difficult when spring arrives and I am working in my yard missing my Buddy's, Bette, Marian Duckett, Sam Mixon, and Erica "Rick" Spivey. All of us made up the Marlborough Crew. Those were great times and I will cherish them for ever. The many memories of you Bette sustain me and I will be forever grateful that GOD allowed me to share in just a portion of your life. Thanks to Skip and Denise for allowing us to be with Bette as long as we were able. To GOD Be the Glory!
Earl Rhodes
May 28, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of Bette's passing. We had many great times with her and Joe camping at Indian Village and will miss her very much. Linda and Earl Rhodes
May 27, 2012
I met Bette when I moved to Marlborough Rd over 28 years ago. I met Bette on day two of my arrival, fell in love with her and have loved her as I love my Mom ever since. I am devastated by her death, despite the fact that Bette lived a long, full, and active life. This is only from a selfish stand point, that we will no longer be able to chat with Bette. She IS truly one of our dearest friends! Skip and Denise and Family, you are in our prayers. We were out of the country when we heard of Bette's death, and wish we could have been here to support you. GOD Bless
Clifton and Sheila Manns
May 24, 2012
Aunt Bette was a very special lady and loved by everyone who knew her. Please know that we share in your grief and extend our deepest sympathy to you all.
Rick and Patti Walsh
Paul Hayes
May 24, 2012
What an amazing life ! She will be missed.
John & Sharon Spiridigliozzi
May 24, 2012
Aunt Bette was a wonderful lady with an open heart and caring ways that always made us smile; she will be missed. To Denise, Skip, Bryan and Peter; please accept our condolences and our prayers.
Alex Shukoff
May 24, 2012
She was a very special lady!
BJ Hayes
May 23, 2012
Denise, Skip, Bryan and Peter,
please accept my condolences on the death of Aunt Bette. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Thank you for asking me to be a pall bearer, I am honored. B.J.
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