1920 – 2014

LISBON FALLS — Elizabeth “Betty” E. Damon, 93, of Lisbon Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 23, at her home.

She was born in Lisbon Falls on July 12, 1920, a daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Balog) Kenopensky. She grew up in the Lisbon Falls area and attended local schools, including Lisbon Falls High School. On Oct. 15, 1938, she married the love of her life, Albert L. Damon, at St. Cyril Church. They started a family together. From 1951 to 1962, Betty owned and operated Damon’s Variety in Lisbon, with her husband, and was later employed at Pineland Hospital in Pownal.

She was a member of the Eastern Star, Lisbon Legion Auxiliary Post 158 and a charter and lifetime auxiliary member of VFW Post 9459. She will always be remembered for her love of gardening and crocheting, and spending quality time with her family, friends and grandchildren.

She is survived by her three children, Audrey “Sandy” Helie and her husband, Bob, of Broadbrook, Conn., Carole Thomas and her husband, Bill, of Lisbon Falls and William “Chuck” Damon and his companion, Sherry Robinson, of Lisbon Falls. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Mike L. Helie and his wife, Stephanie, Bryan Helie, Marc Thomas and his companion, Rae Sanborn, Gayla Thomas and her partner, Ellen Berry, Willie Damon, Kari Thompson and her husband, Randy, and a step-granddaughter, Melissa Grover and her companion, Mike Minnehan; as well as her great-grandchildren, Anthony, Ayven, Bobby and Brittany; step-great-grandchildren, Derek and Sierra; and her great-great-granddaughters, Coriline and Emma Rae. She will also be remembered by several nieces and nephews; two very special young boys, Bradley and Gabe; special caregiver friends, Karin and Lisa; and her 18-year-old dog, Gizmo.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Albert, in 1996; three brothers, Andrew, Joseph and Michael; and three sisters, Mary, Anne and Mary.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories of Betty by visiting her guest book at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.