Betty Stevens

SOUTHBRIDGE – Betty S. (Snyder) Stevens, 93, formerly of Paige Hill in Southbridge, died Monday, November 5, 2018, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George C. Stevens of Southbridge who died in 2000. She is survived by four daughters, Marsha S. Poirier of Southbridge, Janet S. Iacobucci of Dover, NH, Susan J. L’Ecuyer and her husband Paul of Brookfield, and Barbara A. Stevens of Waltham; her brother, Richard A. Snyder of Colchester, CT; eight grandchildren, John Choquette, Gabrielle Anthoine, Brendan Poirier, Tighe Poirier, Devon Poirier, Jason Iacobucci, Justin Iacobucci, and Jena Sinkewich; eight great-grandchildren, Sophia, Sheala, Ava, Nolan, Riley, Anna, Alyson, and Emily; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a brother, Warren F. Snyder; a sister, Shirley E. Snyder; and two sons-in-law, Arthur Poirier and Joseph Iacobucci. She was born in Oxford, daughter of the late Frederick D. and Harriet M. (Marsh) Snyder, and lived in Oxford before moving to Southbridge many years ago. She graduated from Oxford High School.

Mrs. Stevens was a customer service associate at Sears and Roebuck in Southbridge for 10 years. Previously, she spent time at home raising her family and worked at Paul Revere Insurance in her early years. She was a volunteer at Harrington Memorial Hospital and was an election worker for many years. She was a loyal New England sports fan and an avid Bentley Women’s Basketball fan. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Calling hours are Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Remembrances by her family will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the conclusion of calling hours. Burial will follow at North Cemetery in Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.