Crouse; Elizabeth Jean, age 90, formerly of West Berlin, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Wednesday August 30, 2023, with family by her side in her final days.
“Betty” was a devoted mother and grandmother, full of love and compassion for her family, friends and community. When anyone was feeling down or dealing with a loss, Mom’s first thought was to bake for them and provide comfort in the best way she knew how. Many families in the community will remember Mom’s ginger cookies, pies, squares, and hot milk cakes; sure to have sampled a few over the years. Nanny was beaming with pride knowing many of her recipes are being carried on through her granddaughter.
Many years ago, Mom, combining her love of baking and community, baked as a way to fundraise for the materials needed to improve the St. John’s Anglican Cemetery in West Berlin. She spent many long days happily working away and expanding the area to what it is today. She will take her final rest there alongside family lost to her far too early.
Mom worked tirelessly in her flower gardens, often seen out in her yard from daylight to dark. For a little lady, she managed to do a tremendous amount of hard physical work, caring for her property until just a few months shy of her 89th birthday, at which time she moved to Hillsview Acres. After a life of hard work, it’s time for her to rest.
Elizabeth is survived by her son Bradford of West Berlin and daughter Lynn (Jeff Parks) of Lewis Lake, grandchildren Robert, David, Kevin and Bryden Crouse, Liam and Lauren Parks, step-granddaughter Hailey Langille, great-grandchildren Olivia and Madison Crouse, Riley Whynot and Kale Langille.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her son Dwight, daughter-in-law Sarah and grandson Jacob.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Elizabeth’s request, there will be no public funeral service, but a private family graveside service will be held at a later date. No flowers; donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family would like to thank the staff of Hillsview Acres for the wonderful care that Elizabeth received during these past two years. Mom spoke highly of all the staff and appreciated all that they did for her.
Offer Condolence for the family of Crouse; Elizabeth Jean
Print Obituary & Condolences
Clyde & Wendy MacAdams
Brad & family,
We were so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Take care.
Barbie Vienneau
May you rest in Paradise Betty..❤️ Give Sis a huge hug for me..
Graham & Charlotte Parks
Lynn, Brad and families, we are saddened to hear of your loss, always in your hearts and memories, never forgotten <3
Elaine and Dan Callaghan and family
Brad, Lynn and all of Betty’s family – We loved your mother dearly. We have missed her greatly since she moved to Hillsview Acres. We loved her stories and her jokes, and, yes, her ginger cookies! Thinking of you all at this time.
Pat Chandler
Brad, Lynn, and families I was saddened to read of Betty’s passing. What a flood of memories came to me. I know that she will be greatly missed by you, her family. What wonderful memories she has blessed you all with and those memories will be forever a comfort.
Martha Taylor
Brad, Lynn and family. Sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. May she rest in peace.
Elizabeth Fraelic
My Wharton family had many of those famous hot milk cakes! Betty was a one-of-a-kind woman. Strong, kind, thoughtful and loving. Her family will miss her dry sense of humour and those twinkling eyes. Our sympathies to you all.
Diane. Munro
Brad and Lynn and families.
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. I have known her for many years and enjoyed her fish chowder for several years.She was a very special lady. Sincerely Diane Munro.
Sandra lowe
BRAD,LYNN,AND FAMILIES,
Sorry to read of your loss,
I remember her ginger cookies.what a treat
Take care.
Kathy+ Bernie Rumbolt
Lynn, Brad and Family,
There are no words but please know that we understand the sense of loss you feel, soon to be replaced with only the happiest of memories. You both have been steadfast through all the trials and tribulations her health presented over the last few years and months. May she now Rest in Peace.
Linda Leslie
To Brad & Lynn & Families: Your Mom was a Very Special Lady whom I always admired. She was strong & worked hard during her life. Betty sure was a great baker ! My Love to Her Family ! Linda Leslie
Susan and Garlent Oickle
Brad, Lynn, Dave and Rob and families.
Our condolences to your families on the loss of you mom and grandmother. she was a special lady. Keep the memories close .
John and Donna Murray
Brad and family
Sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
John and Donna Murray
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to all the family.
Del Sparkes
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. She was a very special person to many.
Pastor Noah and church families.
Dear Lynn and family. Our sincere condolences to you and your family in losing your precious Mom. Her obit certainly painted the picture of a wonderful lady. Our only regret is that we didn’t get to know her before her hospital time. We’re continuing to pray for all of you and asking God to give you what you need to get through this difficult time. Love and prayers from your friends at Liverpool and Brooklyn Baptist Churches..
Wendell Whynot
Sorry for your loss she was one of the nicest people you’d ever meet
Rip Betty thank you for all the treats
Jim Dexter
Our sincerest condolences on Betty’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim & Noel Dexter and family
John Dexter
To all the family,
Sorry to hear of your loss.. Condolences to you all..
Joanne Godfrey
I am so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. My mom, Joan Godfrey thought the world of her and she was the best baker in rhe south shore. I will miss my visits with her but will think of her often as I have two lobster traps that she gave me that are prominently displayed in my front yard. May she rest in peace
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp.
To all of Betty’s family we send our condolences in the loss of a wonderful mother and friend. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Take care of each other.
Violet Lohnes Rhyno and Gary Downton
Dear Brad ,Lynn and all of Betty”s Family . I am sending my sincere condolences to you all. I have known Betty all my life. She was wonderful to me when I was growing up and we stopped in when we were over a few years ago and she always had cookies and some of her plants to give me. She had a heart of gold and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She will be with the Angels as she was an Angel on earth
Marie Wambolt
Brad,Lynn and families. ,
SO sorry to hear that your mom has passed.She wa so nice me when I moved to WB..I have many fond memories of the things she did for me taught me to knight, make custard pies, when my brother was killed in a accident she looked after baby Brenda those are things I will always remember Betty forsake care of each other and your mom is now at peace.
una Gallant
My Condolences. To the family she was a great lady.RIP Betty.
Susan Levy
Betty, I guess God must have finally found a place for you. Whenever I would say, there’s bears here at the cemetery, lock your doors, go inside before dark, you would just laugh and say God was not ready for you yet. Heaven sure will have a beautiful garden now and whoever is doing the baking had better make room. I hope you are at peace now and baking up a storm and planting all of your favorite flowers. Sincere sympathy to the family.
Robert & Sally Fader
Lynn & family;
Sorry to read that you have lost your Mom. Sending sincere condolences at this very difficult time.
Marilyn Whynot ( croft )
To Brad ,Lynn and families so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away . Sending my condolences to all. She was a very special lady to everyone that knew her .
The Lothian Family
Over the years, we have had many interactions with Betty. She regularly came to see us at Nana’s house on Eastern Shore Road and at our family home in Dartmouth. We often stopped by her house in West Berlin to return containers for her next batch of baking. Sweet lady in more ways than one. The world has lost one of the good ones. Rest in peace Betty.
Eugene & Cathy Conrad
Sincere condolences Brad, Rob and Dave.
Billand Anna Cox
Brad and family
Our deepest condolances in your mothers passing, our thoughts and prayers are wih you at this sad time.
Linda Wentzell
To Elizabeth’s family.
I was so sorry to read of Elizabeth’s passing. I have many fond memories of visiting with her, having nice long chats, and sampling her delicious baked goods. She was so very proud of her family. I marveled at her physical strength which she used lovingly to beautify her property.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Linda Wentzell
Avril, Allison and Rowena Spink
To Brad, Lynn and all of Betty’s family.
Sending you a lot of love. Betty and yourselves were one of the first families we met when we moved to Eagle Head and this friendship lasted a long time. It even survived driving around Scotland all six of us squashed into a Mini!
She was a very special lady.
Bernie Selig
Brad, Lynn and families. I am sorry to hear of Aunt Betty’s passing. We always would visit her when ever we got to Nova Scotia. We will always remember the conversations,meals she would make and the deserts we had . Aunt Betty will be missed and may she rest in peace. We love you Aunt Betty and will miss you. Love from London Ontario
Bernie , Gail and David and the rest of the Selig Families
Sandra Stafford
Brad and family, I am sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a dear lady, and such an inspiration for us with her delicious baking , friendly manner and Incredible success in her yard work. She is rembered with affection.
Bob Lohnes & Family
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all of Betty’s family.
Valerie Conrad
Brad and family – I’m very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time
Joy McDonald
Brad and family,
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a treasure for sure. Enjoyed talking with her, listening to stories and looking at her pictures. Those cookies were good too!
Bob and Sharon Pulsifer
Brad and family:
So sorry for your lose. Betty was such a joy to us when we moved to West Berlin. Her stories and scrap books were a treat. As we’re her cookies and wonderful pies. Her non stop gardening was an inspiration.