KINGSBURY – Elizabeth Ann Dammig Irish, 79, went into the Lord’s arms on September 22, 2014.
Betty was born June 3, 1935, in Springfield, New Jersey to the late Alvin and Elizabeth (McCandless) Dammig. In 1957, she graduated from Russell Sage College in Troy, where she met her future husband who was attending RPI. Betty married Raymond H. Irish on September 14, 1957.
After the births of her four boys, she went back to the nursing profession and worked for Warren County for over 20 years. Betty loved to cook and was known for her pies and sweet breads. She was an excellent artist, a Sunday school teacher, an accomplished bowler and could knock out a tune on the piano. She was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Betty loved spending time with her grandchildren and during the Adirondack Balloon Festival, could be seen trying to coax balloonists to land in her yard.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Alvin Dammig, Jr.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Raymond H. Irish; her sons, Kevin M. Irish of Kingsbury, Michael Raymond Irish and his wife, Kelly of Warrensburg, James Irish and his wife, Lorrie of Hudson Falls, Jeffrey Irish of San Francisco, CA; her granddaughters, Amanda McWherter and her husband Joshua, Elizabeth Rehn and her husband, Whitney; her grandsons, Raymond and Ryan Irish, Shea Irish; and her great grandchildren, Hadley Rehn and Evan Rehn.
Friends may call Friday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.
The funeral services will be conducted Monday, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home.
The burial will follow the services at Pine View Cemetery, in the town of Queensbury.
Donations in memory of Betty may be made to Cure PSP, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093.
Kevin, Mike and family–My condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you –Andy Watkins
Uncle Ray, Kevin, Michael, James & Jeff:
So very sorry for you loss. I always liked Aunt Betty and remember her fondly. God be with you.
Love, Mary
Ray and Family, When I see this picture of Betty, I smile as I can hear her laughter and feel the joy that she spread just by being herself. Betty and I worked side by side for years at the county. She helped hundreds of families and proved herself right, that “nursing is an art and not a science.”I have so many fond memories of her, but one thing that stands out above all was the love she had for you and the boys, and of course the grand kids. She was such a special human being who made a difference to all she came in contact with. What a tribute. RIP my friend.
Jean Strothers
Vacaville, CA
Dear Family, Betty and I have shared our friendship for seventy-three years! Distance separated us, but never in our thoughts and hearts.
As you travel the journey of grief, may the Lord guide and comfort you in his love.
I keep you all in prayer. Cynthia Connolly
Uncle Ray and the Irish family,
We are all saddened by the passing of Aunt Betty. She was always great fun and had a smile for everyone. She will be missed but I imagine that heaven smells a lot like rhubarb pie right about now. I envy the angels.
Love,
Ginger & Mike
I’m so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing and send my condolences to her family. We grew up together as next door neighbors in Springfield.
I remember well spending time playing at Al’s house in the early to
mid 1940’s while big sister Betty Ann laughed at our antics. Joe
My condolences go out to Betty’s family. We were next door neighbors from the early 40’s to 1956 so we kind of grew up together and our families were close. I’m so very sorry to hear of her passing.