Elizabeth “Betty” Bedard Brandt, 68, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2015 with her family by her side. Betty was born in New Haven on January 30, 1946; daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Palma Celone. She worked at the SNET Company and Montowese Handivan. Betty was active in the North Haven P.T.A. and the Greater New Haven Youth Hockey League where she was known as the “Hockey Mom”. She had coached Max Sinoway Baseball and was a UCONN Huskies Girls’ basketball fan. Mother of Melissa (Robert) Passmore and Christopher (Emily) Brandt. Sister of Ronald (Karen) Bedard, Louis (Karen) Celone, Michael (Maureen) Celone and Barbara Bedard. Also survived by her very sweet granddaughters, Victoria and Reaghan, her special Aunt Peg and Uncle Ed, many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. A sincere “Thank You” to the special doctors that cared for Betty, Dr. Donna Criscenzo, Dr. Robert Morrison and also the nurses and staff of the CT Hospice especially Diana Whitmore-Monaco and Nancy Rogers.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 or Intensive Care for Newborns, c/o Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, 1 Park St., New Haven, CT 06510.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of your family. We have share many wonderful memories over the past 50+ years. It is so sad to loose my best friend; she will be in my heart and prayers forever. May she rest in peace now but I know she'll be watching over all of us. I will miss her deeply. God bless her and give you all strength and peace at this very difficult time.
Love, Karen & Paul
Dear Melissa, Chris and family,
I've been away for a few days and was so sorry to hear about your Mom upon my return. She was a wonderful lady and I so enjoyed the times I have spent with her. Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that she will be pain free and in the arms of the Lord forever. (and hopefully saying HELLO to Aunt Kathy for us).
With Blessings and sympathy,
Sandy O'Day
I worked with Betty at Lithoprint when she kept the books. She was a good-hearted person with a great sense of humor. Betty will be remembered fondly.
JAN.30,2015 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SISTER !!!!!
I am sorry for your loss. May John 5:28,29 give you comfort and hope.
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I played softball with her many years ago. She was truly a lovely lady. With deepest sympathy to you and your family, Sandy Ginter