1941 - 2023
Visitation
June 7, 20232:00-4:00PM
The Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
June 7, 20234:00PM
The Dolan Funeral Home
Elizabeth “Betty” Day, 81, of Dunstable, MA died Friday June 2, 2023 at Westford House, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was married to the late Howard “Pete” Day for 47 years, until his death in December 2010.
Born in Berlin, NH on September 18, 1941 to Philip and Katherine (Chandler) Lowe. Family legend has it that her father paid the hospital bill for her birth with beaver pelts.
Betty graduated from Milford High School, Milford, NH with the class of 1959. She went on to a long career as a skilled seamstress, later staying home to raise her twins while doing custom tailoring.
She retired in 2006 from Seven Hills Charter School in Worcester, MA as the school’s food services manager, a job that she enjoyed for many years.
Betty loved all types of needle arts; sewing, knitting, crochet and embroidery, and was an active member of the Hannah Dustin Quilt Guild in Hudson NH. Every Halloween she would use her talent to create handmade costumes for all her grandchildren and made many one-of-a-kind quilts for her family.
Family and friends will cherish the memories made camping with Betty at Hermit Island in Small Point Maine.
Betty is survived by her two children, Peter Day and wife Shannon of Bellingham, WA, Pam Oakman of Bethlehem, NH, three grandchildren, Amanda Day, Sara Hall and husband Steven, and Vanessa Oakman. She also leaves behind her two great grandsons Dorian and Declan Hall, as well as her sister Sylvia Lowe and niece Katherine Savary. Betty was predeceased by her husband Pete, brother David and grandson Anthony.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Betty Day died June 2, 2023. Visiting hours Wednesday June 7, 2023 from 2:00-4:00PM at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. Funeral will immediately follow at 4:00PM. Burial will be held on a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Al Saball
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Without Mr and Mrs Day, my childhood would have been a very different one. My heartfelt condolences go out to Pam, Peter and the rest of the family.
The Denommes
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We are so saddened by the loss of a such a kind and spunky lady. Betty was family to us and we will miss her terribly.
Nicole Rozzi
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Hermit Island, marbles, and Uno will forever be ingrained in my memory and heart. I’m so thankful to have grown up with them in my life!
Pat Cossette
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Amanda – So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. Had many good times camping with her and Pete. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Michael Banfield
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Sorry for your loss, Pam and Peter. The memories of those youth hockey days are great ones and Big Pete and Betty are a big part of that – they were great people, and Betty will be missed.