HUDSON FALLS -Elizabeth (Betty) George, 84, passed away on January 2, 2023, at home.
Betty was born on February 25, 1938, at Memorial Hospital in Catskill, NY and was raised on a farm in West Athens, NY only a short distance away. Betty attended schools in Catskills. During the summer months when school was not in session, Betty worked on the farm alongside her parents.
During Betty’s growing up period she enjoyed helping others by volunteering. While in high school, she was involved in many activities and belonged to the high school chorus. After her junior year during the summer months, Betty decided to seek employment to ready herself for when she graduated high school. She became a legal secretary for a new attorney in the village of Catskill. While working at the attorney’s office, Betty was also an assistant to the Police Justice, Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney and was in the political arena. Betty also volunteered her time with the Local PBA with fundraising and was a Notary Public for about twenty years for the State of NY.
Betty enjoyed teaching Sunday school, and singing in a small community church choir in Athens. She was well liked by everyone who knew her.
Betty met and married Edward George and they moved out of the area. She was an Executive Secretary for 5 officials in an underground Atomic Security Storage Corporation and stayed there for 2 years until she gave birth to her son David. Betty thought her job was very interesting and she met several top executives from many businesses and corporations. She missed all her co-workers when she left her position and moved to Hudson Falls with her husband and son.
When Betty’s son started school, she became involved in several activities pertaining to his school functions. She belonged to several groups in the school and usually held an officer position in most of them. Betty was a part of a small group involved in starting Operation Santa Claus.
Betty was involved with Boy Scouts of America for more than 35 years. She began as an Assistant Den Mother then working her way up to Den Mother. She eventually held the position as Committee Chairman for Pack 56 in Hudson Falls. Betty served as a Judge for the Boy Scouts at the Washington County Fair for over 45 years. During that time Betty received the highest award in the district as well as in the counsel known as, The Silver Beaver.
Throughout the years, Betty stayed as active as she could until her passing. She met a lot of very nice people along the way and was grateful for their friendship.
Betty was predeceased by her parents, George and Gloria Boyajian.
She is survived by her husband, Edward and son David. Betty is also survived by her sister, Mary Ricci; her extended family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and many cousins.
At Betty’s request, there will be no calling hours. Burial will be private, and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Donations in Bettys name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
We were very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ed and David.
Thank U Mr and Mrs Chagnon, u all have been family for many years, I’m so glad I grew up the way I did. With all the great friends and families on Coleman ave. Very proud love u all
I am very sorry to hear this Sad news. She was a wonderful woman who was alway happy to see me and seemed to be involved in my activities I attended. She helped raised one most special persons I have ever known. She will be missed, my thought and prayers go out to the George Family- may you find peace and comfort from the Lord.
Your words tear me up my friend, u have a way with them, just like Andy Willig did he could tell the greatest stories. So I know u learned from him. Your dad taught me when u shake somebody’s hand always look them in the eye. That has gotten me E thin I ever had. A firm hand shake and looking them in the eye, I always got the job. Thanks for condolences.. Call me. (518)-321-3361 we need to catch up kid and I best see u if u come up here in summer, if not I’ll go to u in the winter. Much love to u and the family. Love them all.
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was the absolute best! So many wonderful memories of her. Sending you much love and prayers.
-Keri
Thank u so much Keri the Horrigan’s told me u posted something and didn’t know I could look at them. Thank u for the condolences, remember my mom always loved u. Thank u hope u come home again if so look me up with the rest of us. Appreciate the condolences.. See u soon
Betty was a great sister-in-law and friend. We shared many good times. From their wedding day forward Ed & Betty have been super-siblings to me. Living examples of love and kindness.
Betty will live in my heart until I see her again in eternity.
Thank u so much Keri the Horrigan’s told me u posted something and didn’t know I could look at them. Thank u for the condolences, remember my mom always loved u. Thank u hope u come home again if so look me up with the rest of us. Appreciate the condolences.. See u soon
Dear Ed and David, I’m so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a very special friend to me! I always enjoyed visiting on the phone and at your house when I delivered her Avon, especially when we sat in the rocking chairs on your front porch, talking and laughing in the spring/summer with the cool breezes blowing through! She was very warm, kind and had a wonderful sense of humor! It meant more than words could say when she called me with condolences from you all when my mother recently passed away and spoke words of kindness to me in my grief. She was a very understanding and thoughtful person who I miss very much! I love you my very special friend, Betty and I will never forget you! Rest in Heavenly Peace! Ed and David, I know she’ll be guiding you both from above! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Love, Sue