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Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, April 24, 2015
St. Patrick Church
836 State Highway 11C
Brasher Falls, New York, United States
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Interment at: St. Patrick Cemetery
Friday, April 24, 2015
St. Patrick Cemetery
130 County Route 50
Brasher Falls, New York, United States
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Brasher Falls - Elizabeth G. "Bette" Sienkiewycz, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the St. Regis Nursing Home with her family by her side. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.
Bette was born on August 21, 1930 in Stockholm, daughter of the late Frederick J. and Gertrude (Brothers) Bryant. She graduated from St. Joseph Acadamy in Brasher Falls and on September 20, 1947 she married John J. Finazzo at St. Patrick Church. They were blessed with seven children in their 36 years together until his passing on October 12, 1983. Bette was blessed again with a second union when she married John P. Sienkiewycz in 1985 at St. Patrick Church with Rev. James Shurtleff celebrating. They admired each other and were by each other's side until John's passing on December 14, 2014.
She worked throughout the years; at St. Patrick School in the cafeteria and then she went to the St. Regis Nursing Home. She first worked as a nurse's aide then became a physical therapy aide.
Bette looked forward to all family gatherings, especially watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her constant joy is her children, through the good times and difficult, they gave her strength, and were the one's she would instigate water fights with. She had a natural smile, with a honest and compassionate character, who freely gave her love to others. She was her children's best friend and their hero.
As she leaves this life for her new one, Bette will keep in her heart the love of her children: Terrence Finazzo of VA, Anne Diabo of Massena, Mary Lyn and Donald Neves of MA, Anthony Finazzo of Massena, Jeffery and Adele Finazzo of Lawrenceville, Valerie Sochia and Willard Law of Brasher Falls, and Sheila Irwin and Mike Dishaw of Massena, her step-children; John A. and Bonnie Sienkiewycz of Florida, Deborah and Peter Unwin of Ft. Covington, Fred and Debbie Sienkiewycz of Massena, Patti and Denis Blais of Helena and Kathy and David Dunkelburg of Massena; her grandchldren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the many foster children she cared for. Bette was predeceased by a infant son, Scott, her siblings, Delon Bryant, Leonard Bryant, Eugene Bryant, Charles Bryant, Bernard Bryant, Robert Bryant, Pauline LaBrake and Iola Curtis.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 at the funeral home. Bette's Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 am at St. Patrick Church in Brasher Falls. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Brasher Falls.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Alzheimer's Association of Central New York, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 or www.alz.org/centralnewyork.
Memories and condolences can be shared with her family at www.hammillfh.com.
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steve ashley posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Hello Terry; I received word via Danny of your mom's passing. Sending my condolences and letting you know you are thought of in these difficult times Steve A.
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Dee and Vern Osier posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2015
My Dear Cousins,
This bittersweet time is difficult regardless of well meant words. We know only too well the memories of our own losses through the years. Your Mom was a beautiful soul and loved by any who knew her. For myself, she was always such a bright star who had such a sweet personality. As a child I always loved to visit your home because there was always such a warmth felt there.... Uncle Jack was Best Man at my wedding.. A man I adored. John's devotion to your Mom was so inspirational... I hope through the remainder of my life I can follow their incredible examples. May those loving feelings surround you now and keep you strong. Love and prayers are with you all at this time.
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Tim and Karen Curtis posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Aunt Bette was a kind, gentle and thoughtful person. She will certainly dance with the Angels. Karen and I extend our most heartfelt condolences to her entire family. May you always cherish the time you had with her. God bless you all.
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Jane & John Cameron posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Aunt Bette was a special lady and will be missed by many. Keeping you all in prayer!
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Pat Dullea posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
I have been thinking about your mom alot. She was so kind and always had a warm smile for everyone. My thoughts are with your family.
Sincerely, Pat Dullea
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Carolyn and Gordie LaShomb posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Val and family,
Val so sorry to hear the loss of your Mom, our thoughts are with you.
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Leroy. and Lucille Jock posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Jeff,Adele and family Sincere Sympathy,and prayers at this most difficult time
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Heather and Christopher Felix posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss!
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Cindy LaFountaine posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Fred, we am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and all the family are in our thoughts. Anything we can do let us know.
Joe, Cindy and Jamie
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Jean Sienkiewicz posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Betty was such a sweet lady. I remember her very fondly...
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Jamie Sienkiewycz posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to all of Betty's family and extended family.
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Philip and Joan Roach posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
y deepest sympathy to all you kids. Aunt Betty was the sweetest woman and one of the greatest aunts anyone could have and I am sure she was the best mom too.
Love Phil and Joan
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Richard & Julie (Scott) LaBrake posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Every young boy needs an Aunt Bette as he grows up. Our aunt was one of the sweetest, most kind-hearted, caring grown-ups in my young life. Her wonderful sense of humor, her laugh and her twinkling blue eyes live on in my memory as some of my greatest treasures. I loved being in the company of my Mom and my aunt together, and the more of Fred and Gertrude Bryant's children and their spouses were together at one time the greater the teasing, the laughter and the fun. What a beautiful example they set for their children and grandchildren: faith, hope, love, family. In the past week my prayer has been that Aunt Bette would be free to join her parents, her brothers and sisters, her husbands, and her son who would welcome her with great love and joy. Julie and I love you, Aunt Bette, wonderful friend. Enjoy the reunion!
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