Elizabeth Gladys Hines
October 29, 1931 ~ October 15, 2019
Portland - Elizabeth "Betty" G. Hines, 87, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her family, after a long illness.
Betty was born in Portland, on October 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Edward C. and Elizabeth "Bessie" L. (Carter) Harrigan. She grew up in Portland and graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1950. Betty met the love of her life, John Hines Sr. though mutual friends and the two married in Sacred Heart Church in Portland in 1958. Together they raised their four children.
Betty was a loving wife, and mother, and an excellent cook. Her children fondly member her bringing them and all of their friends to the beach, and how much she enjoyed boating to Bailey Island. She also enjoyed going to the Ogunquit Playhouse Theater, reading biographies, shopping, and going to flee markets. In her free time, she worked on providing activities to the people at 75 State Street; and going on trips with her two favorite travel companions, Anita St. Clair and Louise Wade, including bus trips, and a trip to Greece. Betty never lost her sense of humor, had a big heart, and loved her large Irish family, as well as her dog, Kelly, and her cat, Lucky.
She was predeceased by her husband, John Hines Sr.; and seven siblings, Margaret Hartley, Frances Dorion, Bernice Turner, Mary Pickering, Dolly Sturgeon, William Harrigan, and Lorraine Cutter. She is survived by her four children, Sally Bourke and husband James of MA, Msgr. USAF Ret. John Hines Jr. and wife Lisa of NH, James Hines of South Portland, William Hines of Portland; three grandchildren, John Hines III, Sarah Hines, Lindsay Bourke; four great grandchildren, Sawyer and Everly Hines, and Autumn and Chloee Macedo.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 11:00AM, at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Following the service, a celebration of her life will be held from 12:00-3:30PM, at Bruno's Restaurant, 33 Allen Avenue, Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of Portland. To view Betty's obituary, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
Memorial contributions may be made in Betty's memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
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I was Betty’s hairdresser for years. I’m going to miss our talks. I always looked forward to doing her hair, she was a joy to know and be around. RIP Betty. Jeanne Gonneville
– Jeanne Gonneville
I was Betty’s hairdresser. I enjoyed talking with her when she would come in. She was a very special lady. I hope she is in peace and still getting her hair and nails done. God bless you Betty,miss you. I will plant a mum for you.
– Jeanne Gonneville
My Aunt Betty was sweet, kind and funny. She loved a good party with her family and always joined in with the dancing. I was at your birthday celebration several years ago at Cathy’s and had a wonderful time and when I left you said to me in your sweet voice “drive careful dear”. May you now be with all your family who were waiting for you. I will really miss you. Neice Geralyn Sturgeon
– Geralyn Sturgeon
Very sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers to the family.bill and Debby Burke
– Billy Burke
Very sad to hear that she’s gone,my thoughts are with her family, especially her amazing kids who took such great care of her. Certainly a reflection of how well she took care of you! She was simply one of my very favorite patients at the pharmacy, always so kind and funny. I’ll carry fond memories of her. –Ann-Marie
– Ann-Marie Keene