Betty L. Welch

WILLIAMSTOWN – Betty Lee Welch, a resident of The Gardens, Williamstown, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Betty was born on May 16, 1927 in Williamstown, Vermont, the daughter of William and Mabel (Lee) DeCoteau.
She spent most of her childhood in Northfield and Williamstown, graduating from Montpelier High School in 1946. She worked for many years at the New England Telephone Company in Burlington and then was later transferred to New Hampshire where she resided for 33 years. She enjoyed the company of her best friend and neighbor, Carol Desrochers for over 30 years.
She took great pleasure in reading, going bowling, watching football games, and supporting her favorite team, the Boston Red Sox. She loved a good game of cards with her family and also taking care of her beloved Chihuahua of 17 years, Cha-Cha. She cherished spending holidays and family gatherings at Joe’s Pond with her nieces and their families.
She is survived by her brother, Raymond DeCoteau, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, several nieces and nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Audrey Canales; and two brothers, Warren and Richard.
As per Betty’s wishes, there will be a private family memorial service at the Berlin Corners Cemetery.