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Elizabeth VandenAkker Obituary
Bette was born February 26, 1946, in Whitinsville, a daughter of Richard and Elsie (Gellatly) Sanderson, and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Northbridge High School, and the Burbank Hospital School of Nursing.
A licensed practical nurse, she worked for many years at Hahnemann Hospital, the Fallon Clinic, and at several area nursing homes.
At Bette's request, no formal funeral services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville, is assisting the family with arrangements.
(www.carrfuneralhome.com)
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth VandenAkker
Laura Roberson
October 16, 2007
Krystyn and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and yours and hope in time you will find peace.
Cecilia Willis
October 4, 2007
Sherri and family
My sincere thoughts and continual prayers are with you.
Ceci
Rick Davila
October 3, 2007
May the spirit of peace & serenity be with your mom and your family during and after this period of transition.
Much peace, from the Tampa Bay SHS Campus
Camille Elliott
October 3, 2007
Sherri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this emotional time. Be blessed and find peacefulness
Your friend,
October 2, 2007
Dear Sherri,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know her illness has been difficult for you in so many ways. May she be at peace and hope that you find peace as well. There are so many emotions we feel at this time. May you find peace with this as well.
Love,
Donna Yarrington
Lydia smith
October 2, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Doreen (Shugrue) Sears
October 1, 2007
To all of Bette's family, my sincerest wishes for comfort. My family grew up in the same block on Overlook St and had a wonderful time with all the families in the neighborhood. My mother was close to your grandmother Elsie. Our lives were enriched by the entire Sanderson family.
Ulric Johnson
October 1, 2007
I was so sad to hear of your mother's death.My thoughts are with you and your family. I also know that we at the Boston Campus are thinking of you, and all want to share our sympathy.Please let us know if we can do anything to help.
Leigh
October 1, 2007
We can never fully prepare for the loss of a loved one. Please know I am here and want to be helpful in any way I can.
Leigh (Princeton,MA)
Marjeanne Vacco
October 1, 2007
Sherri,
My thoughts are with with you and your family at this time of loss. May you memories be of the happy, good times you had with your mother. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to be helpful.
Jeanie
Greg & Diana Davis
September 30, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I know losing someone so close is like losing part of your self. If we can do anything please let me know.
Jessica Vermette
September 30, 2007
Sherri,
I know we spoke earlier but wanted to to share my sympathy. May Bette rest in peace. Please call e with any anything you may need.
Bette's LPN graduation photo
September 29, 2007
Bette (left) and sister Jo-Ann
September 29, 2007
Jane Forsberg
September 29, 2007
I was so sad to hear of your mother's death. She and I worked together at the Fallon in Westboro for years. We enjoyed many good times there. People often confused us as we looked alike. Bette and I often would enjoy a good laugh over confusing the patients. Please know I will think of you your mother with fond memories.
Sherri VandenAkker
September 29, 2007
Thank you for visiting our mother's guest book.
-- Sherri VandenAkker (Coles) and Krystyn White
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