Cullen, Elizabeth (Betty), 92, of East Orleans. Betty was born in Hartford, CT on July 18, 1922 to Marion and George Keller and died peacefully at home on November 5, 2014. She was surrounded by the love of her family, friends and support from Visiting Angels and VNA Hospice.
She grew up in California with her older brother Bill, graduating from Cornell University in 1943 with a degree in psychology. Betty enlisted in the WAVES, joining a family tradition of serving in the Navy. As an officer, she managed a group of enlisted women who broke communication codes to help the Allies during WWII. Betty later worked for the State Department and the Convention Bureau of San Francisco before meeting her husband, Jack, in an elevator in New York City.
Betty and Jack were married in 1953, and raised their two children in Demarest, NJ. She was very involved in a number of community activities including scout leader, PTA and library volunteer. Betty and Jack retired to East Orleans, MA where she again volunteered for the local library.
She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, and is survived by her son Michael of Brewster and Patty of Westfield as well as 7 nieces and nephews and her dog Nauset. Betty will be remembered for her optimistic and caring personality, patriotism, pride in her service to her country and love of nature, reading, dogs, family and friends. Betty’s family is grateful to all her friends, caregivers, and those who cared for her and her house, allowing her to be able to live comfortable looking over the Mill Pond.
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