Elizabeth E. “Betty” Fletcher
Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother;
Elizabeth E. “Betty” (Holmes) Fletcher, 86, of Dracut, died Tuesday, March 3rd at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Allen G. Fletcher who died May 9, 1997.
Born in Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada, August 18, 1928, a daughter of the late Akley and the late Grace Isabelle (Murray) Holmes, she attended Doaktown, New Brunswick schools and was a graduate of Doaktown High School. She then went on to graduate from Ottawa Civic Hospital School of Nursing in Ottawa, Ontario earning a degree as a Registered Nurse.
Before retiring, Betty was employed as a Registered Nurse at the former St. John’s Hospital (now known as Lowell General Hospital – Saints Campus) for over 40 years.
Among her many activities, Betty enjoyed baking, gardening, traveling, music and birds. She was also an avid Boston Celtics fan and even had the experience of seeing her own likeness on the Garden Jumbotron while attending some games. But above all else, being all about family, she loved the quality time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandson.
Betty is survived by two daughters Bethanne Winterson of Pepperell, MA and Nancy A. Bronson of Fitchburg, MA; a son Kenneth A. Fletcher of Litchfield, NH; seven grandchildren Ross, Lance, Linwood, Acacia, Wesley, Samantha and Carolyn; and a great-grandson Mason.
She was also sister of the late Jim Holmes and the late Grace Libby.
In keeping in accordance with her wishes, there will be no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service on Wednesday morning at CHRIST CHURCH UNITED, 10 Arlington Street, Dracut at 11 o’clock. Committal services will be held privately. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty’s memory to New England Hospice, 190 Old Derby St, Suite 304, Hingham, MA 02043. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, Lowell, MA (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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