Marlborough – Mary E. “Betty” (Pease) Bouvier, 84, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Coleman House in Northborough.
Born in Marlborough and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (McQuade) Pease and the wife of the late Norman Bouvier, who died in 2004.
Betty began waitressing as a young woman at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, where she waited on comedian Lou Costello among other notables. She also worked at the former Coachlight Restaurant and the former Lincoln Lunch, both in Marlborough. She was the supervisor of the fabric department at the former Rich's Department Store, retiring at its closing.
Following her retirement, she volunteered at the Marlborough Senior Center, belonged to the Red Hat Society and the Stitch and Bitch Club, and taught cake decorating.
Betty is survived by her sons, Alan and his longtime companion Cheryl of Marlborough and Daniel and his wife Suzette of Marlborough; her daughters, Linda Bouvier, of Marlborough and Mary and her spouse Moira of Stowe, Vt.; and her brother, John Pease of Vermont. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday, May 29, from 6-8 p.m., in the Slattery Funeral Home, 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Burial will be held Friday, May 30, at 11:30 a.m., at the National Cemetery in Bourne.
