Elizabeth (Betty) Edna Norton, 96, of Hyde Park, passed away on February 3, 2024.

Born on January 16, 1928, in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hertha Freda Saunders. She attended Kingston schools.

On May 31, 1946, she married William Norton from Kingston. They were married for 60 years until his death in 2006.

She was employed by Grand Union for 34 years as a cashier and the candy display person for several Hudson Valley stores. She was the owner of Attic Memories antique store in Red Hook, New York for 19 years. She was also a member of the Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club.

She was an original member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Roosevelt Fire Company Engine # 3 from 1955, and a former member of the Hyde Park United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her four children, William Norton (Sandra) of Pleasant Valley, James Norton of Georgia, and George Norton and Susan Maywalt, both of Hyde Park; grandsons, James Norton, Walter Brown, Shane Lutz (Althea), Chad Norton (Gina-Marie), Christopher Norton (Deanne) and granddaughter, Jennifer Bilodeau (Ricky). She had 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Dot Saunders, and brother- in-law, John O'Dell.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her grandson, Thomas Lutz; sister, Carol O'Dell; brother, Gordon Saunders; stepbrother, Vincent Fuda; and daughter-in-law, Sandra E. Norton.

There will not be any calling hours.

Graveside services and burial will be at 11 AM, Friday, February 9th at Union Cemetery, 1076 Violet Ave., Hyde Park.

In lieu of flowers, the Norton family respectfully request memorial donations to the Roosevelt Fire District, PO Box 394, Hyde Park, NY 12538.

To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit Betty's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.