Elizabeth “Betty” (Boggis) Colburn, 91, of Nashua, widow of Gifford W. Colburn, died Thursday evening, June 25, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua after a brief illness.
Betty started her career as a legal secretary here in Nashua during the 1940’s, married after World War II to pursue a career as a housewife. She dedicated her time to her family and her many creative projects that she mastered during her lifetime that remain as her legacy.
Betty was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Gifford W. Colburn, who died in November 1999.
Members of her family include two sons and a daughter, Gifford M. Colburn and his wife Linda of Dracut, MA, Marilyn S. Pieczarka and her husband Raymond of Bedford, NH and James H. Colburn and his wife Susan of Merrimack, NH; her beloved grandchildren, Gifford C. Colburn, Kathryn E. Skouteris, Stacey A. Schulman and Patrick C. Colburn; as well as five great-grandchildren.
SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A private graveside service will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
