SOUTHWICK – Elvia H. (Carr) Bettinger, 93, (1924-2017) passed away on April 29, 2017. She was the wife of the late Albert Bettinger. Born in Springfield, MA on April 28, 1924, a daughter to the late Arthur and Ruth (Talmadge) Carr, Elvia was a resident of Southwick, over 50 years. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid bird watcher. She was an active member in the Southwick Senior Center. Most of all, her family meant everything to her and she will be missed. She leaves two sons, Wayne Bettinger and his wife Carol, of Southwick, Bryan Bettinger and his wife Carol, of Florida; 2 daughters, Nancy Lewenczuk and her husband John of Monson, MA, Carolyn Carr, of The Villages, Florida; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and extended family. Besides her husband and parents, Elvia was predeceased by her son, Richard Bettinger; her three brothers, Robert, George and Arthur Carr; and her two sisters, Virginia Moore and Cynthia Peet and a grandchild.
The family will gather and receive friends from 11:00AM -12:00 Noon on Saturday (May 6, 2017) in the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick with a funeral home service to follow at 12:00 Noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice, 815 Worcester St., Springfield, MA 01151. To offer a personal note of condolence please visit www.forastiere.com
