Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hunt

JEFFERSON - Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Livesey-Lesage) Hunt of Jefferson passed away on February 15, 2024 at the age of 76. She leaves her husband of 10 years, Robert Hunt of Jefferson, her son, Michael Lesage and his wife, Chrystal of Ormond Beach, FL, her daughter, Patricia Colomey of Clinton. Grandchildren, Kevin, Sean, Kyle, Jaime, Andrew and Sarah. Great-grandchildren Alyssa, Isabella, Emily, Sofia and Aiden.

She also leaves her stepdaughter, Juliette M. Davis, husband CDR Chris Davis and son JohnPatrick Davis; stepson James C Hunt, wife Candee Hunt and sons, Brady and Christopher Hunt; stepson David P. Hunt, wife Lori L. Hunt and sons, Maxwell and Mason Hunt; stepson Daniel J. Hunt, wife Lori J Hunt and daughter, Ava and son, Evan Hunt; stepdaughter Cynthia D Haynes, husband Corey T. Haynes and sons, Spencer, Cooper and Sean; Great-grandson Hudson J. Hunt. Betty also leaves 2 sisters, Janet Livesey of Hudson and Carolyn Hussey and her husband, David of Marlborough. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Ernest and Mary (Chmiel) Livesey, her husband Robert R. Lesage (2009), grandson Norman Lesage and 2 nieces, Melissa and Jennifer Hussey.

She worked for many years at Chase Paper and Southborough Medical Group.

Betty enjoyed traveling. Among her favorite places were Alaska, London and Paris. Her favorite pastimes included sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Besides driving a motorhome to Alaska and the Northeast for 4 months, she camped with Bob in the last 10 years in their trailer with up to 3 dogs. Their favorite places were Humarock in Scituate and the Northeast. They also enjoyed a river cruise along the Rhine River and another from Quebec to Boston.

When Betty became aware of the many children that didn't have a warm coat, hats or mittens during the cold winter months, she made it her mission to change that. Her many friends in the St Mary's Church shawl ministry and American Sewing Guild helped her begin making fleece hats and mittens for children and adults in need. Just last year 380 hats, mittens and scarfs were made and given to the local Knights of Columbus and they found organizations to distribute them. She had been a member of American Sewing Guild for many years, one of the groups, the Dolls and More, each year collecting over 100 - 18" dolls, sewing several outfits for each doll and making totes to carry them all in. Making a wonderful gift for many disadvantaged girls. Betty enjoyed making doll clothes throughout the year and making different outfits for her own collection of dolls. She has made many shawls for the shawl ministry, and many quilts for family and friends and has donated some as well.

The family would like to thank the staff from Visiting Angels and Ascend Hospice for their caring assistance in Betty's care at home.

Calling hours will be held at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden, on Wednesday, February 21st, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, February 22nd, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 114 Princeton St., Jefferson at 10:00 am. The interment will follow the Mass, no procession, meeting at the Evergreen Cemetery, 133 Wilson St., Marlborough.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that checks be made out to the Knights of Columbus Council 14298, please note "For: Betty's Hats, Mittens & Dolls" and can be delivered to a basket at the back of Church or mailed to the Knights of Columbus at 342 Quinapoxet St., Jefferson, MA 01522. Donations will be used to purchase fabric for the hats and mittens and the purchase of dolls to donate to the ASG Dolls and More group.

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