Allied Printing Services Co-Founder Betina (Bette) Sommers Passes at Age 96
Betina "Bette" M. (Greaves) Sommers
Betina M. (Greaves) Sommers passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on January 6, 2023. Betina, who often went by “Bette”, was ninety-six years of age at the time of her death. Born on February 23, 1926, in Cambridge England, Bette was one of five sisters: Peggy, Helen, Ruby and Beryl.
Bette was married to John F. Sommers in 1943. Bette and John had three children: Heather (Sommers) Perry of Dunedin, FL, and her late husband, John Perry, the late John G. Sommers and his wife Elizabeth Sommers of Niantic, CT, and the late Gerald F. Sommers and his late wife, Brenda Sommers. Bette was a proud grandmother to her six beloved grandchildren: John G. Sommers, Jr. (Emily), Bettina Ward (Ryan), Rachel Ash (Marc), Nathan Sommers (Nina), Matthew Sommers, and Robert Rozonics. Bette also leaves behind a great grandson, Roman Ash, and soon to be great granddaughter Raylin Kay Ward, and many extended family members in Cambridge, England.
Bette’s favorite pastimes were traveling, shopping, cooking, entertaining, and staying informed on current events and politics. She was a gifted artist, enjoyed swimming, puzzles, philanthropy, and above all else spending time with her family.
In 1949, Bette and her husband John founded Allied Printing Services, Inc. out of their garage. 74 years later, she leaves behind the legacy of a third-generation, family-owned and operated business with over 400 full-time employees. Over her career at Allied, Mrs. Sommers held many roles ranging from typesetter to proofreader to Executive Vice President of Administration. No matter her role, she was uncompromising when it came to quality and attention to detail.
Bette’s final resting place was beside her beloved husband, John, in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bette’s memory can be made to “The Allied Printing Services Charitable Foundation”, and mailed to The Allied Printing Services Charitable Foundation, One Allied Way, PO Box 850, Manchester, CT 06040.
Source: Carmon Community Funeral Home
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