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Betsy Burbank Obituary
Princeton - Betsy Burbank died at the home of her son, Dr. Kelton Burbank on August 7, 2015. Betsy was born in Grand Island, Nebraska, the daughter of the late George Cather Ray and Elizabeth Armstrong Ray. She graduated from Simmons College in 1958 where she had been the president of her sophomore and senior classes. She married Kelton Burbank in 1958 and they moved to the Berkshires in 1963.
Betsy lived for many years in Richmond, MA, and was actively involved in Berkshire community affairs. She served as trustee of both the Berkshire Museum and the Stockbridge Playhouse; co-chairman of the Tanglewood Council of Friends; member of the board of directors of the Berkshire Art Association, the Berkshire Garden Club and the Junior League.
In 1984, Betsy purchased the College Bookstore in Williamstown, MA and installed one of the earliest bookstore cafes. In 1985 she founded Library Antiques Inc., which featured antiques and decorative objects. After selling her businesses, she moved to New York to become the General Merchandise Manager at the Guggenheim Museum. Following her retirment, she moved to Stonington, CT where she was a member of the Stonington Garden Club and the Wadawanuck Yacht Club for many years.
In addition to her son, Kelton she leaves her daughter-in-law Dr. Elizabeth Burbank; her twin grand-daughters Phoebe and Kiki of Princeton; her daughter Brooke Burbank of Seattle, WA; her son Josh and his wife, Miriam Preus and grand-daughter Samara, also of Seattle.
Betsy's family will receive guests on Monday, August 10, from 4-6 pm at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. In lieu of flowers, Betsy has requested donations be made to the "Friends of the Princeton Library", 2 Town Hall Drive, Princeton, MA 01541. To share a memory or leave an online condolence for the family, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
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Gina
August 13, 2015
She was a wonderful lady! I love grooming her dog! She'll be missed.
Victoria Riordan
August 12, 2015
My early morning dog walking friend, thank you for hearing my secrets, making me laugh and for being so very kind in a harsh world.
August 11, 2015
To Kelton, Brook, Josh and Betsy's grandchildren. Betsy was a thoughtful, creative and caring woman and I miss the times I shared with you all when you lived in Richmond. I am glad I was able to see you recently again. Love to you all. Marie Davis
August 10, 2015
Betsy was in our pilates class in Mystic and we sometimes lunched together. She was a lovely women and we are sorry we lost touch when she moved. Sincerely Phyllis & Fred Meyer
Melanie Silva
August 8, 2015
She was a beautiful woman inside and out, with a quick wit. She was so full of life! We always looked forward to seeing her... she will be sorely missed <3
patsy mollica
August 8, 2015
~dear kelton and betsy and girls~
~i am very sorry to hear of your mother's, and grandmother's, passing. she must have loved being with kiki and phoebe, sharing the days and watching them grow. it was a beautiful example to give your girls~ and many of us as well~ peace and love to all of your family~
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