Elizabeth Bird Obituary

So sorry to have missed the service for cousin Beth. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I was shocked to hear of Beth's passing! We knew her from the 1970s when we all spent time with the prayer group movement of that time. She was a wonderful and thoughtful person. She was a person of great faith. Over the years we enjoyed experiences with her and husband Dennis and enjoyed her friendship after Dennis' passing. We will miss her joy, commitment and enthusiasm!

Elizabeth Noonan Bird was a dear friend from our youth introduced to me by her neighbor and friend, Donna Granato Aucompaugh. Beth's joyfulness, kindness, and pleasantness made us immediate friends. Going out to lunch with her then, and later in life, always proved to be fun, interesting, and a culinary adventure.

I was always impressed with Beth's insights, spirituality, and inclusion of others. This included, among other occasions, being invited to the baptisms of her children, Katelyn and Jonathan. I was warmly connected to other guests at the beautiful parties following both events. I also enjoyed cooling off in Beth's pool.

Often life and physical distances interupt the regular shared time with a pal. Sadly, this happened with Beth and me. However, about a year ago, I reconnected with her by phone. Beth was so happy to hear from me! In the light of her recent passing, I am so glad that I made that call!

May dear Beth be reunited with her parents and with Dennis in that wonderful place where pain and trouble are no more and where light and love abide. My thoughts and prayers are with Kate and Jonathan and their families and with Diane.

Colette Odell, Clifton Park, NY

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Beth was such a nice person. My memories of long ago were interacting with her when she would drop Jonathan off at Parkside Preschool and pick him up at the end of the day with his sister by her side. She would come to chat at Blessings Day Care as well, where we frequently had conversations, but the Watervliet Senior Center was where the two of us interacted most often. Beth had many great stories to tell about her family, friends and career. What a great friend she was! Thanks for taking such good care of Versi for me, Beth! You will be missed, my friend! Jonathan and Kate, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Stay strong and know that your mom was loved by many.

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.