Betty May Bedford

Generous And Loving

Betty May (Conley) Bedford, 86, of Shelton, died January 15, at Griffin Hospital in Derby. She was born in Bridgeport and was a lifelong area resident.

 Mrs Bedford is survived by five children, including Elizabeth Lopato of Newtown; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her cat. She was predeceased by her husband, Archibald Bedford, Jr, and a brother.

She was a retired librarian for the University of Bridgeport. Prior to this, she was employed at Spector’s Jewelry in Trumbull. Mrs Bedford was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed reading, music, poetry, and creating cards, generously remembering birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

Funeral services were held January 18. Interment was in Newtown Village Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Army Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati OH 45250-0301; or clintonfoundation.org (Haiti earthquake relief fund), William J. Clinton Foundation, Donations Department, 610 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock AR 72201.

For online condolences, visit mullinsfh.com.

The Newtown Bee        January 22, 2010