TITLE:  Elizabeth Ann (Darbe) Werther, Obituary,  April 14, 2001

SUBMITTERS:  Journal Inquirer
             Manchester, CT (issue April 18, 1979)

FORMATTED:   ABishop, Apr 2001

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Elizabeth Ann (Darbe) Werther


Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Darbe) Werther, 71, of Glendale Road, Enfield, 
beloved wife for 53 years of Leonard D. Werther, entered into eternal 
peace Saturday, April 14, 2001.

Betty was born in Lee, Mass., and had been a longtime Enfield resident 
for 45 years. She was employed by Enfield schools for 25 years at JFK 
Middle School. She was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star Ionic
Chapter 100. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. Betty 
was a strong lady who will be missed, not only by her loving husband, 
Leonard, but also by many close friends and neighbors. Heaven has truly
gained a new angel. 

Besides her husband, Betty is survived by three sons, Lt. Col. Glenn 
Werther of Little Rock, Ark., Keith Werther and a daughter-in-law, 
Pamela Werther, of Agawam, Mass., and Kevin Werther of Little Rock; 
two daughters, Karen Dunn and a son-in-law, Michael Dunn, of Ellington,
and Anita Mooney and a son-in-law, Dennis Mooney, of Enfield; her 
brother, William Darbe of Nebraska; 13 grandchildren; and three 
great-grandchildren. Betty was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara 
Dastous, and two brothers, John and Charles Darbe.

A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. today, April 16, 
at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield. Burial will 
be private.

Betty's family will welcome relatives and friends for visitation from 
6 to 8 p.m. today, April 16, at the funeral home.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Leukemia Society of 
America-Northern Connecticut Chapter, 300 Research Parkway, Suite 310, 
Meriden, CT 06450, or to any organ donation charity.



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