Elizabeth Ann Wittig

Sterling-Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Wheeler) Wittig, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester following a brief illness.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Grover C. “Bud” Wittig, Jr.  She is survived by her children & their spouses, Dale W. Wittig & Emily of Manassas, VA; Dean R. Wittig & Laurin of Williamsburg, VA; and David N. Wittig & Denise of Sterling; 5 grandchildren, Abigail Taylor, Dane, Samantha, Alexander, and Alexandria Wittig; great-granddaughter Skylar McGovern, several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.  She is pre-deceased by her siblings, Richard Wheeler, Barbara Bailey, and Warren Lawton. 

Betty was born in Marlborough to the late Richard & Bertha (Hicks) Wheeler.  She was raised in Bolton and was a graduate of the Clinton High School, Class of 1950.  In addition to raising her family, Betty worked as a clerk for the US Postal Service in Bolton for many years until retiring with her husband Bud to their home in Alexander, Maine.  Throughout her lifetime, Betty held a great passion for animals, raising and showing Morgan horses, feeding and watching neighborhood birds, and tending to her granddogs.  She loved playing cards and was happiest while entertaining her family and friends at home. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 12PM on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton., with a calling hour prior from 11AM-12PM. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com