Elizabeth M. Donnelly

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Elizabeth M. “Betty” (McLaughlin) Donnelly, 93, died early Friday morning, December 8, 2017 and went to meet the Big Guy in the sky. She was born in Portland, Maine on August 5, 1924 and was raised and educated in Hollis Center and Brunswick, Maine, graduating from Brunswick High School in 1941. In 1995, she proudly earned her associate’s degree from North Shore Community College. A Danvers resident since 1955, Betty was employed for several years as a housing coordinator for the Danvers Housing Authority. In retirement, she worked part-time at the Danvers Senior Center until the age of eighty-five. She also volunteered for many years at the former Hospice of the North Shore and had been a communicant of Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church. Betty loved dancing and her family, and was always glad to put anyone on her prayer list. She leaves her children, Judith Donnelly of Washington, Michael Donnelly of North Andover, Mark Donnelly and his wife Stacey of Wenham, Joanne Fagan and her husband Douglas of South Carolina, Maura Gatowski and her husband Jan of Michigan, and Mia Shea and her husband Denis of Washington and Newburyport, her grandchildren, Emma, Eleanor, Shawn, and Matthew Donnelly, Jason Barnett & Gretchen Jones, Elizabeth Fagan, and Alina and Stephen Gatowski, and two brothers, Thomas and Robert Atkins. She was predeceased by an infant son, Jonathan, and her brother, Francis McLaughlin. Her Funeral Service will be Sat., Dec. 16, 2017 at noon in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitation is prior to the service beginning at 10AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s name may be made to the Danvers People-to-People Food Pantry, P.O. Box 2076, Danvers, MA 01923.

 

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  1. May you rest in peace Aunt Betty……say hello to my Mom and Dad for me…..a life well lived and you will always be in my heart…I am so sorry to my cousins and their families for your loss but your Mom spent her live loving each and every one of you.

  2. Dearest Betty,
    ” … Remember those who have gone before you. Consider their lives, and imitate their faith, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
    (see Hebrews 13:7-8)
    ‘ when you were born, everyone around you smile while you cry. When you rest you smile while people around you cry for you”
    Betty was very inspired us when she was around us. What was inspired us? her positive attitude,strong opinion,caring,loving and strong religious believe in God.
    It’s very touch when Jean called us to say Betty’d passed away.
    Dear Judith; Mark and Stacey; Joanne and Douglas; Michael ; Mr. and Mrs. Gatowski; Emma;Eleanor;Shawn; and Matthew; Jason and Gretchen; Eliabeth Fagan; Alina and Stephen Gatowski; Thomas and Robert Atkin.
    From the bottom of our hearts,we would like to share in your sadness as you remember Betty (we often called Angel Betty).
    With our deepest sympathy,
    Daniel,Trang, Angel and Ann.

    P;S:A Good Bye Kiss to Betty.

  3. I am so sorry I missed the funeral, I work for the Town of Danvers, and I just loved your mother. She was so fun and nice and talked about “her children” all the time she was proud of each and everyone of you! I have missed her coming into the office.
    I hope she reads this to know how appreciated she was!
    Thanks
    Janna Noyes


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