Elizabeth (Thomson) Dier McKenzie

Elizabeth (nee Thomson) Dier McKenzie, 92, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at her residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on November 4, 1922 in Stevenston, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late William and May (Cook) Thomson.  On December 25, 1941, she married Clarence A. Dier.  He predeceased her on April 5, 1972.

Betty, as she was known to family and friends, came to Niagara Falls at the age of five.  She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  For thirty-five years, Betty was employed as a Nurses Aide for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church on Ward Road in North Tonawanda as well as Order of the Eastern Star.  Betty had also served as President and Vice President of the McKenzie Club.  She enjoyed crafts, sewing and knitting.

Betty is survived by five children, Elizabeth (Karl) Blair, Marge Cirillo, Beverly Luffman, Robert (Chris) Dier and Marilyn (late Ted) Szpara; six grandchildren, Ken Holt, Ann Cirillo, Kris Gedeon, John Luffman, Shannon Bland and Karolyn Blair; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by a very special cousin, Darlene Hathaway, who was Betty's constant companion in her last days and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was predeceased by one granddaughter, Jennifer Luffman and two brothers.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m.  Prayers of committal and interment will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.  Please visit www.ottoredanz.com