Betty N. Holliday passed away on March 22, 2014, at age 89.

Betty valiantly spent decades dealing with chronic health issues, but

could rally to enjoy the company of family and friends at the Evergreen

Woods Retirement Community in North Branford, Connecticut, where she lived for the last eight years.

Betty was known for her lively empathetic interest in others, her wit, her sense of humor, and for enjoying a good conversation about social and political topics of the day. Betty was predeceased by her son Robert and her husband William.

She is survived by her daughter Claire and husband Jim Loomis, her son Bruce and his wife Rena, and by Barbara and Peter Gulick and their sons Travis and Jesse, and Jesse’s wife Marisa. Betty will be missed by loving nieces Nancy Young-Bergman, Barbara Young, Janet Hanna, Linda Fulps, and her nephew Hank Young, and their families.

Betty’s aide Pat Lomotey took excellent care of her during the last two years, and her children appreciate Pat’s dedication. A private memorial service will be held

later in April.