Elizabeth Gilpin, formerly of Newport and Coventry, passed away on March 16, 2012, at the age of 92. She was a resident of The Gardens in Williamstown. She was born in Cogan House, PA, on December 27, 1919, the daughter of Elsie Carson Taylor and Jesse Taylor. On October 6, 1946 she married Roger W. Gilpin and they began their married life in Richford. In 1952, they moved to Newport where they spent many years and where they raised their family, later moving to a small home in Coventry. Betty, as she was better known, was a long time member of the First Baptist Chruch of Newport where she was a member of the TUXIS club, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was choir director for several years. She also sang or played the organ at several weddings and funerals. After moving to Coventry she joined the Coventry Congregational Church where she was organist, a member of the church board and was instrumental for many church suppers. She was well known in the community and had been a member of the Newport Women's Club, and attended many Senior Citizens group activites and luncheons in Newport and Derby. Betty was a member of Lakeside Chapter Order of Eastern Star No. 27, Newport, for over 60 years. She went up through the chairs, being Past Matron on more than one occasion. She was organist for Lakeside Chapter, and held several offices. She began her employment with the Newport Daily Express on a part time basis assisting her husband, Roger, during Town Report time she spent hours correlating the pages for town reports in order to get them out in time for Town Meeting. She was later employed full time as Proofreader at The Express where she spent many years before retiring along with Roger. She accompanied her husband to Vermont Printers Association meetings and conventions becoming well known to many in the newspaper circle. She and Roger spent winters in Florida after their retirement, where they made new friends and enjoyed winter golf and learning new crafts. Betty loved to sing, cook, golf, sew, quilt, collect antiques, read and especially liked spending time with her family. She looked forward to family reunions and getting together with her friends. She was predeceased by her husband Roger, and by a brother, Leon Taylor. She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Marjorie Cote and Delbert of California, Susanna Hardy and Edward of Maine, and Mary Robertson and Avon of Montpelier. She is also survived by grandchildren: William Cote, Michael Cote and his wife Gina, and Jennifer Cote Ilusorio, all of California, John Hardy and his wife Rebecca of Derby Line, Jessica Hardy of Maine, Karin Barrup and her husband Nelson of Derby Line, Shanna Moody and her husband Rob of New Hampshire, and a step grandchild, Christopher Hardy of Orleans. She also leaves great grandchildren; Katie and Brooke Cote, Anna, Abigail and Alexander Ilusorio, Thomas and John Curtis Hardy, Breana and Paul Joseph Doherty II, Benjamin, Aaron, Hannah and Caleb Barrup, Adam and Seth Moody, and step great grandchildren Ryan and Rebecca Hardy. A brother, Alan Taylor of Pennsylvania, also survives her, as well as several nieces and nephews. Betty will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who walked by her side through her long and wonderful life. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Guare & Sons Funeral Home of Montpelier. A memorial service will be held at The Gardens. A graveside service and interment at Coventry Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.