Isabelle Mary Kristant Lewis (Betty), 99, of 534 Old Clintonville Road, North Haven passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the CT Hospice, Branford. She was the wife of the late Russell C. Lewis, Sr. Born in New Haven on March 4, 1912; daughter of the late Dominic and Julia Slegaitis Kristant. Betty lived most of her life in North Haven; had worked in Winchesters and John’s Market of Hamden. Betty loved to crochet, having made a least 150 afghans as gifts and donation; loved to go to the casino; playing cards and bingo; doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. Mother-in-law of Florence J. Lewis with whom she resided. Grandmother of Robert, David, Thomas Lewis and spouses, Sue Piontek and spouse, Mary Egan and spouse, David Jetmar and fiancé. Aunt of Linda & David Gavin, Tina & Dale Clark, Fred & Liza Kissner, Charlie & Burt Kristant, Karl & Kathy Kristant, John & Cheryl Kristant, Julia & Daniel Azlin. Nieces and nephew Linda (Lyons) Lewis, David Lewis and Dianna (Oberg) Lewis. Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and 15 great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Russell C. Lewis, Jr. and wife Katherine (Wolf); brothers Charles and Anthony Kristant; a sister Anelle Kristant Kissner. The family would like to extend a special “thank you” to the staff of the Whitney Manor, Hamden and the Connecticut Hospice, Branford.
Family and friends are invited to attend a mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 10:00 am and are invited to attend the committal services immediately following in Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 or the Whitney Manor Recreation Department, 2798 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.