Elizabeth Mary BASTIEN

Bastien, Elizabeth Mary -- Betty Cheshire, CT: 85, a longtime Rochester resident, died on November 24th after a long illness. Ms. Bastien was born August 6, 1920 in Vineland, NJ daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Kellman) Bastien. She spent most of her life in Rochester, NY graduating from Madison High School and working for many years as a bookkeeper at H.J. Ludington Inc. She was especially beloved by her nieces and nephews. In 1998 she moved to Cheshire, CT, but her fondest memories were of Rochester. Ms. Bastien is survived by five nieces; Susan Bastien of Cheshire, Jean Bastien of Oakton, VA, Barbara Vandenburgh, Mary Ellen Wilson, and Elizabeth Hicks all of the Rochester area; four nephews; Robert Bastien of Shelton, John, James, and Daniel Bastien all of the Rochester area; two sisters-in-law, Veronica Ann (Usher) Bastien of Rochester and Margaret (Kalmbacher) Bastien of Chehsire, CT and formerly of Rochester; several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Funeral Services will be held Thursday 10:15 from the Slater Funeral Home, 242 S. Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 to St. Bridget's Church for Mass at 11am. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held from 9:30 until the procession leaves for church. In lieu of flowers, please honor Betty's lifelong love for animals by sending a donation in her name to: FIDELCO Guide Dog Foundation, P.O. Box 142, Bloomfield, CT 06002-0142.