Obituary: Betty M. Bradshaw, 95, of Southport

From Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home

Betty Millington Bradshaw, 95, of Southport, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 1, 2017 at the Carolton in Fairfield.

Ms. Bradshaw was born in Nottingham, England on Christmas Day 1921 to Thomas and Elsie Mary Blanche Millington. She was the youngest of three children.

A graduate of Nottingham University, Cambridge University and Yale University, Ms. Bradshaw was mentioned in Whose Who in America for her work in the educational field.

Ms. Bradshaw started her career as a teacher in Yorkshire, England. Later, she taught U.S. History and English at Greens Farms Academy in Greens Farms. Then Ms. Bradshaw became the librarian at Saugatuck Elementary School in Westport. At the end of her career, Ms. Bradshaw was in charge of audiovisual services and computer science for the Westport School District.

An avid gardener and sailor, Ms. Bradshaw lived in Westport and later moved to Southport where she resided for more than 40 years.

Ms. Bradshaw is survived by daughters: Susan Stewart and husband, Hutch; Clare Pantello and husband, Thomas; Ann Nigro and husband, Luigi; grandchildren: Heather Visconti and husband, Michael; Robert Thobe and wife, Mandy; Ryan Pantello and wife, Alexis; Alisha Thobe; Stephanie Nigro; Christopher Nigro; and great-grandchildren: Michael and Thomas Visconti; Railey Thobe; and James Pantello.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may greet her family on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield Center.

According to Ms. Bradshaw’s wishes, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.

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