Elizabeth J. 'Rice' Sylvester Obituary (1915

Elizabeth "Betty" (Rice) Sylvester, 98, was a true Long Laker, and at the time of her death, the oldest resident of the town. She was born in Long Lake on August 29, 1915 in the "Farm House" on the property owned by her grandfather, John Rice, which is now the location of the Long Lake Arts Camp. Betty graduated from the Long Lake Central School and went on to dental hygienist school on Welfare Island in New York City. She met her husband, Guy, at the former Lakeside Restaurant when he was at the Manhattan College engineering program's Surveying Camp at North Point. They married on October 17, 1938 and enjoyed 59 years together. Throughout her life Betty enjoyed visiting with her many friends, being a homemaker, reading, travel, handwork and volunteering. She was a dedicated life long member of Saint Henry's Church, with a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. But her greatest love was being with and caring for her family. Betty's enthusiasm for life, and especially her caring and generous spirit, will be missed by all of us. Betty was predeceased by her husband Gaetano "Guy" Sylvester and her sister Sister Helen Rice, RSM. Betty is survived by her daughter Helen Kentile and her husband Bob Kentile of Long Lake, and her younger daughter Mary Beth Harris and husband Terry Harris of Hinesburg, Vermont. She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Mark Kentile, Dan Kentile, Greg Kentile, Blake Harris and Julia Harris, and her five great grandchildren: Adam Kentile, Evan Kentile, Nathan Kentile, Megan Kentile and Elijah Aguier. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Long Lake Chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America of which Betty was a charter member in 1949, and a life long member of 65 years. Thank you.