West Brookfield - Betty J. Przypek, 79, of West Brookfield passed away on March 20, 2025 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
She leaves her sons, Michael Przypek of Woodland Park, CO; Steve Przypek and his wife, Kelley, of Sherrills Ford, NC; Mark Przypek and his wife, Robin, of Barre; and James Przypek and his wife, Amy, of Ware. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren; Robyn Ford, Noah Przypek, Marissa Fitzgerald, Joshua Przypek, Kyle Przypek, Tyler Przypek, Evyn Przypek, Megyn Przypek, Jamison Przypek, and Ella Przypek; as well as her great-grandchildren, Makayla, Blake, Oliver, and Natalie, whom she was most proud of. She leaves her siblings, Cathy Beaupre of Wilbraham, and Ronald Marchessault and his wife, Christine, of West Brookfield. She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Joseph A. Marchessault and Rachel L. (Hibbard) Savoy.
Betty worked as a CNA for over 20 years for UMA, Overlook of Southbridge and hospice. She served as a board member of FOC/COA, West Brookfield, she was a past club member of the Social Science Club in Ware, as well as a member of the Mt. Carmel Church of Ware.
She enjoyed painting, arts and crafts, gardening, reading, hosting card parties with friends, and planning get-togethers. Most importantly, she was committed to maintaining her independent living and doing things her way.
A Calling Hour for Betty will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in Varnum Funeral Home, 43 E. Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585. A Graveside service will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery in West Brookfield immediately following the calling hour. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West Brookfield Rescue Squad, PO Box 540, West Brookfield, MA 01585.
Varnum Funeral Home is honored to serve the Przypek family. An online tribute page is available at
https://www.varnumfuneralhome.com
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