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Elizabeth Fister Obituary
Lakewood - Elizabeth "Betty" H. Fister, RN, age 90 of Lakewood, passed away on April 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Jersey City and lived in Jackson before moving to Lakewood in 1986. Betty, a registered nurse, worked as a Administrator at Kimball Medical Center for over 30 years. She was a parishioner at St. Mary of the Lake Church, where she served on the Altar Rosary Society; a member of the NJ State Nurse's Association, Interfaith Hospitality network of Ocean County, and St. Mary's Guild in Leisure Village. Betty is preceded in death by her sister Rosemarie Krais, brother, William J. Mahan, and great grandson Noah Reeves. Surviving are her daughters; Margaret Fister-Centorcelli (Dario), Mary Mc Elwee, Martha Calvosa (Robert), Maureen Fister- Donatien (Kim Porcaro), Monica Mullen (Matthew), and Marian Fister-Schultz (Stephen), eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and her sisters Dolores Altz and Sr. Maureen Mahan. The family will receive relatives and friends for a viewing on Monday, April 15, 2019, 2-4pm & 7-9pm at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Rd., Brick, NJ 08723. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 10:30am at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood. Entombment will follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.weatherheadyoung.com
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Kevin Reynolds
April 6, 2022
I loved and miss your mom. She was warm, funny, caring and wise. I miss you, Betty.
Kevin P. Reynolds
July 19, 2021
I just found out. Much love and sympathy to you all. I loved your mom. She was a wonderful person.
Kathleen Neary. (Covello)
April 21, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Bettys passing. We worked many evenings together as supervisors. A gentlewoman and kind. I have many fond memories of her and we had some good laughs. Prayers for her family .
Lori Henry
April 15, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss, I have good memories of working with her at KMC. Rest In Peace.
Lori Henry
Kim and Gwen Manross
April 15, 2019
Dear "Fister Girls" - Betty will be sorely missed - she was a true lady and a kind soul. I know your hearts are heavy and we wish you peace and comfort at this time.
Kathryn Smith
April 15, 2019
Mrs. Fister was my Nursing supervisor for many years at KMC. Truly one of the better angels who walked this earth. Always had time and a smile for you. May our Lord Bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand. To Mary and family my love and sincerest condolences. Rest in peace Mrs. Fister...
Joan Reynolds
April 15, 2019
Mrs. Fister was such a great supervisor to work for always with a smile rest in peace dear and all the prayers to the family
Bruce Cardwell
April 14, 2019
Rest in peace, you didn't know me but I know your daughter Martha whom I met as kid in grade school. I wish your family well as I know that you are now well and with the risen Lord in this Easter season. May God bless you and your family.
Andrea Brown (Hess)
April 14, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. RIP Betty.
Wendy Mahne
April 14, 2019
Heaven has another Angel.... Mrs. Fister was a wonderful supervisor, mentor and nurse advocate. It was a privilege working with her for many years. Rest in Peace, and May your family be comforted by the love of family and friends.
Margaret ann Bowers
April 14, 2019
I had the privilege of working with Mrs Fister for many years at KMC , she was always so kind and professional. When she came onto the floor she was always smiling!! A life well lived Betty , May you Rest In Peace ♥
Moshe Bacharach
April 13, 2019
Great loss!! Such a wonderful, soft spoken caring lady. I knew her from the years she was nurse superwiser at the former Kimball Medical Center.
Sorry for your loss.
Carmen Donaldson
April 13, 2019
Rest in peace Ms.Betty my condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to meet you ❤
Tracey Kinsey
April 13, 2019
Our thought are with all the family at this very sad time. I only met Betty once but from what I know from Margaret, Betty was a very strong lady throughout her whole life. Now its time to rest. xx
Elaine Walsh
April 12, 2019
So sorry for your familys loss !!!
Irene McNamara
April 12, 2019
Mrs. Fister, may you Rest In Peace. I have such nice memories of you making your rounds; I always felt good knowing you were around to guide and help us. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers.
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