- Date Of Death: September 7, 2023
- State: Rhode Island
Elisabeth G. Shayer “Betty” 94, formerly of East Providence and Barrington, passed away peacefully at The Scandinavian Home in Cranston on Thursday September 7, 2023.
Born in Providence, she was the only child of the late Richard C. and Ruth (Lunden) Greer. She leaves her daughter Deborah S. Parziale, of Pleasanton, California, son Richard W. Shayer and his wife Peg Campion of Cranston. She also leaves five grandchildren; Meadowlyn Schilke (Kevin) of Oakland, Michigan, Naomi Shayer (Michael Hatjiyannis) of Lafayette, Colorado, Michael Parziale of Pleasanton, California, Alyse Etcheverry (Joseph) and Kevin Shayer of Gilbert, Arizona; as well as six great grandchildren; Nolan, Peyton, Lucas, Olivia, Madison, and Jameson. She was the mother of the late W. Steven Shayer (Karla) of Bakersfield, California.
After high school she met and married William H. Shayer Jr in 1948, at age 19. They lived for a time in Bristol, then Warren, and finally settled in Barrington to raise their three children. She was a wonderful woman and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She created a good home where her children could prosper. Later, she enjoyed working at the Outlet Company and Citizens Bank in Providence.
She loved life, and despite many hardships, she persevered. She always saw the best in people.
