Obituary: Elizabeth "Betsy" Prescott, 56, of Needham

Obituary from Eaton Funeral Homes:

Elizabeth A. Prescott, known to friends and family as Betsy, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2015. She was 56 at the time of her death.

Betsy was born in Boston in 1958. She married the love of her life, James R. Prescott, on August 4, 1979. She is survived by her children; Michelle LaPierre and husband John LaPierre, James C. Prescott and wife Meghan Prescott, grandson Cameron Prescott, father Donald Brock, mother Marjorie Relyea, sisters Deborah Brodeur and Diana Taft, and brother Robert Brock.

Betsy graduated from Needham High School in 1976. She graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and began her career as a Registered Nurse. She continued working at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital for her 36-year nursing career. In that time, she became known as a respected nurse, teacher, mentor, and advocate.

Along with her nursing career, Betsy served as Committee Chair of the Massachusetts Nursing Association at Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center for over a decade. Betsy later earned her bachelor’s degree from Framingham State University in Nursing.

Betsy also participated in the Christ Church Episcopal Choir, acted as a Verger and party-planning extraordinaire. She actively attended church events and created many long-lasting friendships through connections made at Christ Church. Betsy also volunteered her time to sew ballet costumes at Paulette’s Ballet Studio during Michelle’s performances and spent many days cheering from the bleachers at Jimmy’s hockey games. Betsy was known by many as a selfless woman that had a huge heart. She gave unlimited time and attention to all who needed it. She advocated strongly for her colleagues and her beliefs. Betsy was always there when she was needed.

In 2014, she earned the title of Nana upon the birth of her first grandson Cameron. Her joy in becoming a grandmother was evident to all and Cameron quickly became a great source of pride for her. To her family, Betsy was a loving and supportive presence. She brought joy into the lives of those who loved her and was always there with a smile. She was a listening ear, a skilled advice-giver, and a presence in the kitchen that could not be matched. It was in her roles as wife and mother that Betsy most excelled. She will be dearly missed.

Visiting hours at the Eaton Funeral Home, on 1351 Highland Ave. in Needham, are from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Funeral Services are at Christ Episcopal Church, on 1132 Highland Ave. in Needham on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.