Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Blundon) Branson of Nashua, NH, formally of Medford, MA, and beloved wife of the late William E. Branson, died at the Huntington Nursing Center in Nashua, surrounded by her family on Friday, February 24, 2012. She was 82 years old.
Born in Catalina, Newfoundland, Canada on February 1, 1930, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of the late Moses and Maritta (Hart) Blundon. Mrs. Branson worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Math Department at Tufts for more than 25 years. In addition to her everyday duties at the University, she helped transcribe a Math textbook. While working at Tufts, she made sure to open her heart and help the University community by inviting any students, professors, and others to her home on Thanksgiving. In her spare time, Mrs. Branson enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles, as well as cooking, baking breads, and cookies for her family. Elizabeth enjoyed knitting and helped to start a knitting club for the residents at the Huntington. She had been a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Medford for many years and more recently a member of St. Peter Episcopal Church in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Above all, Elizabeth was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be very sorely missed by her loving sons and family; Randolph H. Branson of Londonderry and David A. Branson of Melrose, Randolph’s wife; Donna H. Branson, grandson; Matthew H. Branson of Londonderry, her sisters; Belle Steeves, Joyce Topham, Ruth Hiscock and Donna Young, all of Canada, as well as her many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service was celebrated in St. Peter Episcopal Church, 3 Peabody Row, Londonderry, New Hampshire, on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 10:00 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Interment was private. Donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.