Elizabeth Ann “Bette” Olson, 69, of Hough’s Neck, died peacefully on the morning of October 8, 2019 surrounded by the love, comfort and care of her devoted family following a courageous battle with cancer.
Bette was born and raised in Haverhill, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Colantoni) DeMaris.
She was a homemaker and the loving wife of 33 years to Harry E. Olson, Jr. Devoted mother of Harry Olson and his wife Cindy of Florida, Carrie Lincoln and her husband Derek of Weymouth and Jimmy Olson and his wife Amy of Nantucket. Sister of John DeMaris and his wife Penny of Bradford. Loving Grandmother of Jason, Mark and Theresa Olson, Emily and Laura Butruccio, Kayla and Courtney Lincoln, and Colin and Megan Olson.
Bette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She volunteered for many years with the Hough’s Neck Congregational Church Pre-School program. She enjoyed traveling for many years visiting Las Vegas and taking yearly family cruises to Bermuda.
Visiting hours Monday October 14 from 4:00-8:00pm at Hamel-Lydon Chapel and Cremation Service, 650 Hancock St, Quincy. Funeral Tuesday October 15 at 9am from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Most Blessed Sacrament church of Holy Trinity parish, 1015 Sea St, Quincy. Burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.