Northborough Elizabeth "Betty" A. Tripp passed away on March7, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a period of declining health. She was 86. Her husband of 60 years, Harry Tripp Jr. died in 2007. She leaves her children, Elise Conlon and her husband Tom of Alton Bay, NH; Jonathan Tripp of Oxford; Susan Bouckaert of Worcester; Wesley Tripp and his wife Marjorie of Palm Coast, FL; Jacqueline Kelly and her husband Scott of Worcester; 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; her sister Barbara Wickstrom of Rochester, NY; numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother William Sedelow Jr. Born in Indian Orchard, Betty lived most of her childhood years in Worcester. Mrs. Tripp was employed at the former Thornton Nursing Home as head of housekeeping for 23 years. She continued working at Super 8 in Marlborough for 12 years, retiring in 2009. Years ago, she volunteered as a Girl Scout leader in Northborough. Betty and Harry spent 10 years traveling around the world. One of her favorite past times was bowling. A woman of great faith, she was a dedicated member of St. Rose of Lima Parish and was a founding member of the altar society. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Parish, 244 West Main St. followed by burial in Howard St. Cemetery. First Visitation Sunday March 13, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Hays Funeral Home 56 Main Street Northborough, MA 01532 Service Information Monday March 14, 2016 11:00am, St. Rose of Lima Parish 244 W. Main St. Northborough, MA 01532 Interment Location Howard Street Cemetery Howard Street Northborough, Massachusetts 01532