Elizabeth Rose Palmer BSN MSB

She was born in Kingston, NY on April 12, 1947 one of 11 children born to John and Stanlight (Suski) Pirigyi.

Elizabeth was a graduate of State University of NY at Plattsburgh, graduating with a Bachelors in Nursing. She later went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Business from Thomas College in Waterville.

Elizabeth was a Nurse and Director of Nursing at Rumford Hospital for several years. She was also Director of Nursing for Androscoggin Home Health.

Elizabeth was also a travelling nurse having done assignments in Honolulu, Tuscon, Arizona, Alaska and Seattle Washington.

Elizabeth was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior.

She loved going to the casino, travelling the world, working in her flower garden, volunteering in the public school system and the nursing profession.

Elizabeth especially loved spending time with her family and friends, and was instrumental in organizing family reunions.

Surviving are her husband of 45 years Brian L. Palmer of Dixfield, a son, the pride and joy of her life, Burton L. Palmer and his wife Eden of Seattle, WA; sisters, Marlene J. Beatty and husband Carl of Keller, TX, Linda M. Kanaley and husband Shawn of Rochester, NY, Helen J. Pirigyi of Saugerties, NY, Patricia A. Paddock and husband Paul of Roseville, CA, and Julia A. Pirigyi of Kingston, NY; brothers Paul M. Pirigyi of Kingston, NY, and Richard W. Pirigyi of Kingston, NY; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, Francis and John Pirigyi, and a sister Sandra Norton.

IN lieu of flowers contributions in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society ME Division 1 Main Street Topsham, ME 04086.