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Elizabeth "Betsy" McDermott
1953 - 2018
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Gustavo Gomez lit a candle
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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Thanks for bringing such wonderful, kind, and sincere people into the world, it was an honor to have met you and I am sure you are in a great place in heaven, may you rest in peace.
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Tam Spitzer posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
It was my pleasure to know Betsy and to work with her during her years at St. John Fisher College. She was warm and wise and an asset to both the students and her colleagues. She is gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with John and her family. She will be missed.
Tam Spitzer
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Fr. Dave O’Leary posted a condolence
Friday, December 28, 2018
Please know I will offer a Mass for Betsy. And a donation has been sent into the hospitality shelter.
I am so glad everyone had the opportunity for final words at Thanksgiving.
Regretfully, because of parish duties, I can not travel out to NY.
Everyone will be remembered in my prayers and Masses.
Fr. Dave O’Leary
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Dia Lawrence posted a condolence
Friday, December 28, 2018
Knowing Betsy,listening to her accounts of life abroad, and sharing views about post-colonial literature in our book club, was a great pleasure. Her joyful spirit enlivened every encounter, and I loved her. It is heartbreaking to hear that she has died so young. My condolences to John and her family.
Dia Lawrence
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Deb VanderBilt posted a condolence
Friday, December 28, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. It was my privilege to get to know Betsy as a colleague at SJFC and also in a book club for several years. The insight and stories she would share especially when we read books set in the countries she had lived was my favorite part of the book club. Her compassion and love for others, and her deep spirituality, were an inspiration to me.
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Bill Jongeneel posted a condolence
Friday, December 28, 2018
So sad to hear of the passing of our old friend from days in Pakistan. Betsy was such a shining light in everyone's lives, always so full of uplifting energy and kindness. So glad to have shared good times with her and her family in Pakistan, in Holland, and in the USA. Lots of love and sincere condolences to her family and friends. Love, Bill
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Maribel Rossiter posted a condolence
Friday, December 28, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Mc Dermott Family
I had the pleasure of meeting Betsy n John through Bible Studies at St. Anne’s Church.
I always admired her strength and her love for Gods Word!
Through her battle she continue to serve the Lord with grace and compassion for all.
I’m so honored to have met her beautiful soul and pray the she will have Eternal Peace., Her time with us all left a legacy of a woman who loved her life with conviction. Betsy never let her illness define her. She carries her cross with dignity til the end.
My thoughts and prayers for John and Family Friends and all that we’re blessed to have known her.
Peace be with you all.
Psalm 23 The Lord is my Shepard!
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Deb Housel posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
And so it is - the one who has traveled, and served the world (and faiths), now holds the world in her hands! You deserve all that God gives in the resurrection. Thank you and grateful for you, Betsy. Deb Housel
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Michael Reimer posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Dear John and all the McDermott Family:
Our sincere condolences to you all as you grieve the loss of Betsy. May God give you his strength and comfort, and the assurance of his personal presence.
We are honored to have known the McDermott family in Egypt. Betsy was known for her outgoing love and welcoming spirit, and we are grateful to have been recipients of her/your kind hospitality.
With sympathy,
Marty and Mike Reimer
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Fred and Karen Kay Perry posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Dearest John and Family,
Fred and I send our deepest condolences at this time. It was a shock when a mutual friend called with the news of her passing.
It is so difficult for you all and her friends but to 'know' Betsey is now in the presence of her Lord, The Light, Immanuel, God with us, born on Christmas day; we rejoice in the Peace that gives You. Love and prayers
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Denise Yarbrough posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
To John and family - My deepest condolences at this time of loss. Betsy was a trusted and respected colleague in various ecumenical and interfaith endeavors and I will miss her wisdom, gentle spirit and great sense of humor. Please know you are in my prayers at this sad time. I am sorry to miss the calling hours and funeral, as I will be out of the country. My thoughts and prayers are with you even as I am not there in body!
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Lori VanAuken posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
John,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family--on behalf of all of us at Catholic Charities Community Services.
Thank you for giving me the change to meet Betsy several years ago. She was an amazing woman.
Lori
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Kat Rady posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Megan,
My deepest condolences to you and your family with your mom’s passing. She sounds like a beautiful and adventurous spirit, just like you. I hope you are amongst your family and friends in this very difficult time.
Love,
Kat
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Robin Schramer posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Betsy, a tremendously loving and kind person, will always stay in our hearts. May she bless the heavens, as she blessed so many on our earth.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
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Suzanne Stack posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
I'm so sorry this beautiful soul is gone from us. Betsy was so unique and special. She had such a wealth of experiences and wisdom, but I never knew her to be arrogant or boastful. I admired how strongly she held and lived out her convictions borne of her faith. I also so appreciated the gentleness with which I saw her treat everyone. I'm sure Betsy is praying for us now. I also pray for the repose of her soul, and for peace and healing grace for John, the rest of the family, and all who loved her.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
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