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Elizabeth Tedford Obituary
Born in Rome, N.Y., Nov. 2, 1932, Betty was the daughter of the late Stuart and Rose (Calkins) Harding. She graduated East Hartford High School in 1950 and raised their four children in Vernon. A former Deaconess at the First Congregational Church of Vernon, Betty gratefully devoted much of her life to service to others through her church activities, including ministry at nursing homes, day care and choir and through community service as an active naturalist with the Vernon Garden Club, Hockanum River Linear Park Committee, and on the board of the Friends of Valley Falls. Through the relationships forged during many years as a child-care provider, Betty will be lovingly remembered for her selfless generosity.
Betty is survived by Milton, her husband of 55 years; children, Dr. Michael and Paige Tedford of Washingtonville, N.Y., Kathy and Scott Templeton of Gilbert, S.C., James and Kelly Tedford of Vernon, Thomas and Lucy Tedford of South Windsor; and nine grandchildren, Jessica Lanzieri, Brittany Lanzieri, Andrew Tedford, Kristina Tedford, Michelle Tedford, Brianna Tedford, Dianna Tedford, Laura Tedford and Matthew Tedford; siblings, Carol and William Harvey of Marlborough, Dr. Robert Harding of East Hartford, Richard and Betty Harding of Vernon; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Stuart Harding, formerly of Marlborough.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m., at the First Congregational Church of Vernon, 695 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon. Burial will follow in Valley Falls Cemetery, Vernon.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ladd Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road, Vernon.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Valley Falls, P.O. Box 2008, Vernon, CT 06066.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Tedford
Patricia Tedford
December 29, 2007
Memories keep the one you loved
close to you in spirit and thought
and always in your heart, today and forever.
Uncle Milton,
Your Wife Will Be with You Always
Your wife is yours still, to love, and cherish, and hold in your heart...for neither time, nor distance, nor death itself can touch a love that endures forever.
May the memory of your wife and the special life you shared help ease the sadness of your loss.
A Prayer for all of you at This Difficult Time... God is our refuge and strength... — Psalms 46:1
May God give you strength to bear this loss, as only He can do, And grant His loving comfort to your family and to you.
You have all been in my thoughts and prayers!
Patty
Linda Powers Baxer
December 20, 2007
Mr. Tedford and Family,
So sorry about your loss. Mrs. Tedford was always so sweet and it was a treat to see her in the neighborhood - just a great person, mom, neighbor. Much love to you all.
Christine Daigle
December 19, 2007
Mr Tedford and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You and Mrs Tedord are in my prayers. God Bless.
Cathy Grusendorf (Langan)
December 18, 2007
Kathy, Dad and family,
I am so sorry for the sudden passing of Betty. She was such a loving and giving mother, grandmother and friend! I will always remember her warm smiles and generous hospitality when Zac and I would visit. It has been a pleasure being a part of your family for many, many years. Betty is at home with our Lord and watching over her loving family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Dad, I will be in Connecticut on Sunday, Dec 23rd for two weeks and will surely come and visit you! God Bless you all.
With Love,
Cathy & Zac
P.S. Here's a wonderful psalm:
John 6.35-40
Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and anyone who comes to me I will never drive away; for I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life; and I will raise them up on the last day.'
Jean Daigle
December 18, 2007
Mr. Tedford, Jimmy, Tommy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Tedford's passing. What a wonderful lady and mighty woman of God. May God flood you with His peace now and always.
God Bless,
Jean Daigle
Luann, Ricky, and Jimmy Kania
December 18, 2007
To the Tedford Family,
Please know how many fond memories we have of your precious Mom. We remember so many fun summer days in your backyard pool. You are all in our prayers.
With love,
Marge and Fred Kania
December 18, 2007
To Milt and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of our lifelong friend. We will always treasure our memories of times spent with Betty. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are heartbroken.
With love,
Mr. & Mrs Ronald Doughty
December 17, 2007
I am sorry for you loss. Betty is with our lord and in a peaceful place. We are friends of Arthur and Faith Tedford and this has been a big loss for all. Our condolences.
Dayle Marshall
December 17, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
It was a pleasure to have met Betty at church about 10 years ago. She was also a neighbor to my daughter.
Lorrie Dobson
December 17, 2007
To Milt & Kathy & the entire family,
I am sorry for your loss. Betty will be sorely missed. She was always there for whatever was needed of her from anyone. There were times that she came to transport me to the Vernon Church where I played the organ for 20 years. She was a GREAT LADY. I will keep your family and her in my prayers.
Darcy Blanchette
December 17, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you all,your Mom was a wondeful Lady .I rememeber when we bought the house next door on Watson road she made me feel like i had been there for ever,always a welcome smile and hand to help.god Bless you all now and Always
Darcy Blanchette ( formally Daugherty)
Valerie Moffatt
December 17, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Tedford family. Betty assisted my Mother in her later years getting to doctor's appointments and other errands. She also visited her in the nursing home on many occasions and brightened her day. Betty's generosity was over flowing. She will be missed.
Debra Policino
December 17, 2007
Tom, Lucy and The Tedford Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Our sympathy and prayers are with you all. You are always in our thoughts.
Jeanette & Frank McCoy
December 17, 2007
Milt
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Betty has touched our lives in so many different and unique ways. She will always be remembered for her gracious smile and kindness.
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