Betty

Forestport- Elizabeth J. (Thomas) Winters, 88, widow of Earl D., passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Affectionately known as Betty, she was born in the Town of Boonville, on August 23, 1933, a daughter of Herbert H. and Lillian Golden Thomas. Betty grew up in Boonville and in other north country locations, before returning to Boonville with her family where she graduated from Boonville Central School, with the Class of 1951. Shortly thereafter she began her employment in fishing tackle parts manufacturing at Sampo (Rome Specialty Co.) of Forestport, a career which spanned for over 50 years. For more than twenty years, Betty was also a representative for The Avon Company, in the Forestport and Boonville areas. On August 19. 1951, Betty was united in marriage with Earl D. Winters. In Boonville. Mr. Winters, who was employed for many years as a supervisor for New York State Department of Conservation, passed away on September 25, 1976. For many years Mrs. Winters was an active member of Forestport Fire Fighters Inc. Ladies Auxiliary. Betty will be fondly remembered as being a kind person with a huge heart and was always willing to help others. She found great joy in showering her nieces and nephews with much love and affection and from baking and decorating wedding cakes for family members. She also loved knitting and providing her family members with knitted blankets and clothing as they were born and growing up. She was an avid reader and watcher of old TV shows. Betty is survived by sisters, Helen Nutt, Plattsburg, Mary (Allie) Livermore, Waterville; a sister in law, Nina Thomas, Chandler, AZ and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, Lewis (Phil) Golden and by Albert Thomas, and by a sister, Rose Hough; three brothers in law, one sister in law and one nephew and one niece. Her Funeral will be Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, with interment to follow in Beechwood Cemetery, Forestport. Calling hours are Wednesday at the funeral home, from 1:00 P.M. until the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, 100 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502 or to Stevens Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio Street, Utica, NY 13502 or to The American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.