Elizabeth “Betsy” Bashaw, of Atkinson Street, in Bellows Falls passed away on June 23, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was 84.

Betsy was born on August 28, 1940, in Norwood, MA, to Anthony and Elizabeth (Goodwin) Coyne. Her family moved to Vermont in 1951 where she attended St. Charles School and graduated Bellows Falls High School in 1959. After graduation, she worked as a telephone operator at Green Mountain Telephone Company.

On November 4, 1961, at St. Charles Church, she married Charles Bashaw who predeceased her on April 11, 2025.

Betsy was a self-taught baker, pianist and cake decorator. Many people in our community enjoyed a cake made by Betsy for various celebrations. She taught cake decorating classes at the high school, was a religious education teacher and a childcare giver to many.

Her faith was important to her and she recently received the Servant Heart Award in honor of her faithful dedication, selfless service and Christ-like love for the Parish and community.

Besty is survived by her children, Michael, Patrick, Timothy, Monica Kieffer and Charles Jr., along with twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Tony and his wife, Pat. She was predeceased by her parents, and husband, Charlie, as well as her siblings, Francis Coyne, Cathy Parker, and Coleman Coyne.

There will be no calling hours. A Graveside Service for both Betsy and Charlie will take place on Saturday June 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Westminster. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 AM at the St. Charles Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please join our family in donating to a scholarship fund in honor of our mom.

Checks can be made out to:
Betsy Bashaw Culinary Scholarship Fund
c/o Tim Bashaw
32 ½ Green Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls.