Elizabeth Mulford

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Mulford died peacefully on June 4, 2025 at Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner in Stoughton, Massachusetts. She was ninety-one. A beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be remembered and missed by many.

The oldest daughter of Fenton and Maria (Clancy) Fitzpatrick, she was born on April 11, 1934 and grew up in Dorchester, MA. Her early years were spent excelling at academics and caring for her six younger siblings. After graduating from Dorchester High School for Girls, she began a career at John Hancock.

At nineteen, she met and married the love of her life, George Mulford. They eventually moved to Canton. In addition to working at John Hancock and later Howard Johnsons restaurant, Betty also raised six children, instilling in them the ethics of hard work, self-reliance, integrity, and devotion to family.

When her youngest child left for college, Betty returned to an administrative career at the U.S. Passport Agency and was quickly promoted to the position of communications coordinator. After a well-earned retirement, Betty and George left the cold winters of New England for Florida, enjoying warm weather, frequent cruises to the Caribbean, and visits from children and grandchildren. She and her husband spent many Sundays selling collectibles at flea markets and antique fairs.

Betty loved her simple hobbies of playing card games with family, reading mystery novels, watching “Jeopardy” and “Judge Judy,” participating in bingo nights, and playing crossword puzzles and trivia games. She enjoyed classic movies and a good cup of tea. She will be remembered for her quick wit and love for her family.

She is survived by her husband of seventy-one years, George Mulford; children William Mulford (Susan) of Canton, Stephen Mulford (partner Maggie) of Pocasset, Diane Morganelli (Richard) of Stoughton, Susan Carney (John) of Canton, George Mulford (Cecile) of Stoughton, and Nancy Mulford of Sudbury; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.She also leaves behind her brother Robert Fitzpatrick of Orlando, Florida; Boyce Fitzpatrick of Alexandria, Virginia; and Josephine Holubiak of Waltham, Massachusetts; brothers-in-law Thomas Holubiak and Peter Spear, and sister-in-law Mary Fitzpatrick.

She is predeceased by her brothers Francis (Frank) and Joseph Fitzpatrick, sister Marie Spear, sisters-in-law Karen Fitzpatrick, Genevieve Fitzpatrick and Ann Fitzpatrick; and greatgranddaughter Lyla Toland.

Funeral services will be private for the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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