Elisabeth Ann "Betty" Gravlin Obituary (1930

Elisabeth A. Betty (Byam) Gravlin, 90, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, formerly of Acton and Groton, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Douglas A. Gravlin, Sr. with whom she shared 36 years of marriage until his passing in 1986. Elisabeth was born in Lowell, MA on July 19, 1930, and was a daughter of the late Ernest and Luella (Adams) Byam. She was raised in Chelmsford and was a graduate of Chelmsford High School with the Class of 1948. Upon graduation she went on to Lowell General Hospital Nursing School. She spent her early married years living in Acton before moving to Groton to raise her family, where she was a devoted stay at home mother to her six children. Elisabeth was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She was an avid sports fan and especially loved the local Boston teams. Elisabeth leaves her daughter Linda Gravlin, her brother Bruce Byam and his wife Ronna, her daughters-in-law Linda Gravlin, Dawn Gravlin, Cheryl Oaklund and Sharon Gravlin, her sisters-in-law Noella Byam and Ruth Byam, 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sadly, she is predeceased by her children; Douglas, David, Judy, Jeffrey, and Dennis Gravlin, an infant daughter, her brother Arthur D. Byam, and her sister-in-law Avis (Gravlin) Ciccone. Funeral Services and Interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in Elisabeths name to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241 or www.americanheart.org. Funeral Services and Interment will be held privately.