BRUNSWICK — Elizabeth A. “Betty” Davenport, 81, passed away July 12, 2012 with her family at her side. She was born in Bath on Nov. 13, 1930 the daughter of Ella (MacDonald) and Frank Dingley, Sr. Betty was raised in Bath and graduated from Morse High School before enlisting in the US Army. During her time in the service she met Benjamin Davenport and they were married on March 13, 1954. Together they raised their four sons in Bath.

Betty was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and she was an active volunteer at church events. She also volunteered at the local soup kitchen and food bank. Betty enjoyed playing cribbage, reading, sight seeing and following the Red Sox and especially the Celtics. She was an active member and volunteer of the Bath Senior Citizens. Above all else it was Betty’s love of family that mattered most to her. She was the quintessential mother who was the glue who held her family together. She was deeply loved by her children and grandchildren and will be dearly missed.

Betty is survived by her four sons, Michael and his wife Laurel of Las Vegas, NV, Benjamin, Jr. “Chip” and his wife Jane of Phippsburg, Joseph and his wife SueAnn of TN, and Frank “Hank” of Bath; grandchildren, Ashlee, Mason, Samantha and Justin; brother, Charles Dingley and beloved wife Fay of TX; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by parents; husband; sister, Lorna Hart; and brother, Frank Dingley, Jr.

Visiting hours were held from 4-7pm Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High Street, Bath. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 11am, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at All Saints Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 144 Lincoln Street, Bath. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath. To share condolences with Betty’s family visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.