Elizabeth J. “Betty” Diemert, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on Thursday February 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, and under the care of Hospice. Betty was born April 12, 1919 in Lockport, the daughter of James P. and Josephine (Judd) Degnan. Betty was formerly the secretary in the Guidance Office at both Lockport High School and North Park Middle School. She enjoyed sewing, and staying at the family cottage in Wilson, NY, but most of all, she was a loving mother and grandmother. Betty was predeceased by her husband Forest F. “Fuzzy” Diemert on October 3, 2000. She is survived by her daughters Dianne (the late Harry) Beirne and Marlene (Robert) Lewis; her grandchildren Mathew Beirne, Elizabeth (John) Doyle, Catherine Beirne, Brooke (Mark) Kilroy, Thomas (Kristen) Lewis, Christen (Johnny) Mueller, Ashley Lewis, Sean Lewis, and Treg Lewis; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Betty is predeceased by her siblings James Degnan, Eugene Degnan, LaVerne Bullard and Geraldine Smith. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Sunday February 24th from 1-5 PM at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday February 25th at 10 AM at St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Internment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Online Condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.
