Elizabeth Pariseau NEWPORT — Elizabeth Pariseau, age 91, passed peacefully at home on April 30, 2021. She was born Feb. 21, 1930. Betty leaves behind her husband of 70 years, Richard Pariseau; daughters, Lynn Gibson and Joni Quimby and her husband, Paul; granddaughters, Ashley Gibson and Lindsay Roberge and her husband, Cliff; and sons, Owen and Evan. Betty spent her childhood in Sunapee, New Hampshire. She graduated from Newport Towle School in 1948. After graduation, she worked as a telephone operator in Newport. Her primary career was raising her two daughters. When they entered school, she worked part time at the Richards Free Library until she retired in 1987. Betty was devoted to her family, especially her granddaughters. She enjoyed reading, playing Scrabble with Mavis, doing puzzles and collecting and experimenting with new recipes. Richard and Betty spent numerous winters enjoying their condo in Florida.
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