Millinocket: Elizabeth "Betty" Budreau passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born in Millinocket on October 2, 1927.
Betty is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Danita and Norman Richbell of Winterport, in-laws Lawrence and Barbara Budreau, Donna Budreau, many nieces and nephews and special granddog, Dawson.
She was predeceased by her husband Daniel Budreau, parents Vincent and Vera
Whirty, brothers Harold, Bryant and Clyde Whirty, sisters Dorothy Grinstead, Jean Plourde, Roberta McLaughlin, in-laws Dorothy Proctor, Frank and Delphine Budreau, Thomas and "Skip" Hughes and Ronald Budreau.
Betty graduated from Stearns High School in the class of 1946. Upon graduation she worked for the Bangor Hydro Electric Company for six years before beginning her career in banking with the Millinocket Trust Company and Fleet Bank until her retirement in 1984.
Betty was a kind and generous person whose home became the gathering place for all her daughter's friends. She always wanted them to have a loving and safe place to be together.
We would like to thank Kindred Hospice for their kind and compassionate care, and the staff at Woodlands Senior Care for the love and attention given to Betty while she was there, especially Deanna who always had a big hug for her.
A special thanks to Sheila Miller Goetz, who was with Danita and Norman during
Betty's final days providing heartfelt care and comfort. Betty always referred to Sheila as her "second daughter."
Danita and Norman ask that in memory of Betty you offer a small act of kindness to someone in need.
At Betty's request there with be a private graveside service to be held at a later date. Messages of condolence may be expressed at Betty’s Book of Memories at www.lamsonfh.com.