Betty M. Dombroski

Betty M. Dombroski, 83, formerly of Jaffrey, N.H., died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Langhorne, PA., on Monday, December 12, 2011, after a short illness. She was born in Stamford, Ct. on May 9, 1928 and was the daughter of Karl and Martha (Tross) Bald. Betty was a 1946 graduate of Stamford High School and retired from Cummings Lockwood after 10 years of employment. She and her late husband Stanley retired to Jaffrey, N.H. in 1985 where they enjoyed their final years gazing at Mt. Monadnock from their back deck. Betty was a devout Boston Red Sox fan and was delighted to be at the game to watch them defeat the Phillies this year at Citizens Bank Park in Philly. She proudly sat in the stands in her Boston Red Sox shirt. The appointment of Bobby Valentine, a long time friend, as their new Manager just filled her with joy. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Stanley, her parents and her sister Dorothy. She will be greatly missed by family and friends alike including her 6 children, Cindy Melia and her husband Rocco, Janet Donovan, Karl and his wife Diane, Martha Booth, Elizabeth Forlenzo and her husband Patrick, and Michael and his wife Sherri. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a niece and two nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Betty requested that memorial contributions be made to the Jaffrey Food Pantry, 54 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

Friends are invited to join the family in a Memorial Gathering to celebrate her life and reminisce at Cournoyer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 33 River Street (Route 202 South) in Jaffrey, NH from 12 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Bring your memories and stories to share with everyone.