Betty Castelein

Betty Castelein, born Elizabeth Dorothy Bolger Feb 6 1920, died April 4, 2023.

Predeceased by parents Henry and Mary (O'Brien) Bolger; sisters Mary Margaret Bolger, Bernadette Bolger, and Rita (Bolger) Gleason; husband Hilaire "Dutch" Castelein; sons James and Daniel. Survived by sons John (RoseMary), and Thomas (Sandra); nephews George "Bud" and Christopher Gleason; grandchildren Matthew, Patrick, Julia Lawrick (Aaron), Meagan, Timothy (Alyssa), and Laura; great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Patrick, Emery, Wesley, and Callum.

She grew up in Seabreeze, attended St. Salome's, Ben Franklin, and graduated from Brockport State Teachers College. She married Dutch (her husband of 52 years) during WWll, and after his active duty overseas, traveled to several places around the US while he was assigned to different military bases to complete his enlistment including Dayton OH, and San Antonio TX. They returned home to live and raise a family in the house that Dutch built where she remained for nearly 60 years. As her family grew she took part-time and substitute teaching jobs mostly for the Greece Central School District into the1960's. She remained close with many of her fellow teachers, and former students throughout her life. She organized annual reunion lunches for her Brockport class of 1942.

A devout Catholic, and devoted parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo, she served on Parish Council, and organized an annual women's retreat for many years. She formed enduring bonds of friendship with those whose lives she touched which lasted throughout the decades of her long life, right up to her last days. She was a very humble woman enjoying the simple pleasures, but at the same time very proud of her family and her accomplishments. She enjoyed playing the piano, family vacations (especially the Adirondacks), swimming, crossword puzzles, and doing her "correspondence" including her annual Christmas letter.

The family is especially grateful to the skillful and caring staff at the Brightonian.

Family will receive friends 4 - 7 PM Friday, April 14, 2023 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Her Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, April 15, 2023 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 2461 Lake Ave.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to School of the Holy Childhood.