Betty A.(Lazarovich) Pomroy

PORTLAND – Betty A. (Lazarovich) Pomroy, 86, passed away May 26, 2021.

Born in Portland on Oct. 13, 1934, Betty was the daughter of the late William and Nora (Geary) Lazarovich. She was a daughter of immigrants who grew up in a Portland neighborhood of immigrants. Growing up half Irish and half Lithuanian, Betty had a fiercely loyal and dedicated personality. Accents and eccentricities were the sound music of her life. A Portland gal through and through, Betty made sure every stranger, soon to be friend, knew of her pride of Portland.

She was dedicated to the service of others. Betty spent her professional career as a licensed practical nurse for several years before retiring.

In addition to her career, Betty was very active in the community with various fundraisers and volunteering opportunities. She was so well known in the City of Portland that members of our community never referred to her son by name, but as “Betty’s Son”. She served on the boards of several area non-profits; the Irish American Club, the Boys and Girls Club and she was the founder of the Geriatric Nurse Program. In addition, she was a greeter for immigrants to the city and she helped establish voting rights for the elderly. Betty is a recipient of the Portland Key to the City as recognition of her service to others in our community. Above all else, she loved her family and had many fond memories spending time with her grandchildren in Freeport and beyond.

In addition to her parents, Betty is predeceased by her husband, Walter Pomroy; and grandparents, Patrick Geary, Nora Keany, Abe Lazarovich and Fanny Buchalter.

She is survived by her son, Colin Pomroy and wife Molly; grandchildren, William, Thomas, Luke and Maxwell; brother and best-friend, Robert “Bubba” Larkin.

Visiting hours celebrating Betty’s life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 3 at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 4 at Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland. To view Betty’s memorial page or to share an online condolence with her family, please visit http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.