Elizabeth M. Cave

Elizabeth Marie Cave, better known to her friends and family as Betty, passed away on October 4th, 2018 at the age of 86 while residing at the Elms Nursing Home in Milford, NH. A longtime resident of Milford, she was born in Marlborough, MA on May 5, 1932, but grew up in and graduated High School in Maynard, MA. She retired from Kollsman in Merrimack, NH, and loved her job as a parts clerk. However, her life revolved around her children and she loved to shop for them. She is predeceased by her parents, Eric and Lila Wattu; her two brothers, Charlie and David Wattu; and her daughter, Sharyn Cave. Surviving relatives include her children and their spouses, Marlys Cave of Manchester, NH, Wendy & Joseph Sisson of Wakefield, RI, Douglas & Donna Cave of Nashua, NH, Janice Philbrick of Milford, NH, Tyler & Maddie Cave of Lyndeborough, NH; her grandchildren, Brendan Philbrick Jr. & Amanda Shattuck, Ryan Philbrick, Josh Sisson, James Sisson, Matthew & Maria Cave, and Ellie Brown; and a great-grandchild, Kaden Philbrick. Funeral services are private. Burial will be in South Cemetery, Lyndeborough, NH. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com