Betty Mae Eyler
September 11, 1965 ~ March 17, 2015
PORTLAND Betty Mae (Boyle) Eyler, 49, of East Baldwin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Maine Medical Center. Born in Portland on September 11, 1965, Betty was the daughter of the late Francis and Patricia (Traynor) Boyle. Raised in the Greater Portland area, Betty was a graduate of Freeport High School, Class of 1983. For over 25 years, Betty worked for Unum as a Business Analysis. It was here where she made several lifelong friends. Betty will best be remembered for her generous, fun loving, and passionate personality. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. She loved animals, karaoke and was a very good confidant. Above all else, Betty will be remembered as a loving and caring mother who cared deeply for her daughters and always wanted the best for them. She is survived by her daughters, Lizz Eyler and fianc Mike Veit and Ashley Eyler and fianc Annmarie Scott all of Windham; her sisters, Susan Rock and her significant other Charlie Burnham of Freeport, Cheryl Wallace and husband Charlie of Portland, Shirley Boyle, Sandra Boyle, Sally Boyle of Brunswick and Kelly Schell and husband Mike of Hollis. Also survived by her best friend, Penny Pateneaude of Standish, several nieces, nephews and other close friends and extended family members. Visiting Hours will be held on Friday from 4-8PM in the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Her Funeral will be held on Saturday at the Funeral Home at 11AM with burial to follow at Forest City Cemetery. To share a memory or an online condolence with the family, please visit www.ctcrawford.com. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074 or the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen Street, 2nd Floor, Framingham, Massachusetts, 01701.
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Will say a prayer at Saint Patricks in New York City for you and at the world trade center. Rip good friend
– David Ritz
I am so sorry for your loss.I did not know Betty very well, but enjoyed her through her love for my son Steve.She was a sweet person and will be missed by many and especially by Steve, her loving companion. Praying for you all through these days.
– Elaine Willard
I went to school with betty and she was full of life and laughter she will be missed. my deepest thoughts and prayers for every one in the family and friends alike. I am truly sorry.
– Bonnie (Curit) Benoit
Work Chat Post 3/12/15 [3:07 PM] that Betty had liked: This was a re-post from someone at work who had found this quote: Kirk: After a health scare I ran across this quote: “This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important, because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever. In its place is something that you have left behind. Let it be something good.”Eyler, Betty M [3:26 PM]: stealing this
– Anon
I worked on a project at Unum with Betty several years ago. It didn’t take long for me to adore her. She was incredibly smart, witty, and overall a joy to work with. Last year during a visit to Portland, I had a chance to meet her. She was even funnier and sweeter in person! To her loved ones, I will continue to pray for your comfort and peace. I know she will always be greatly missed!
– Sara Losey
I was extremely saddened to hear of Betty’s passing. I remember us being science partners and all the wacky stuff we used to talk about. It’s been a while since I saw her but I remember her being a friend. My deepest condolences go out to her family.
– Debbie Carey sampson
We love ya aunt betty (bear )as I called her as a kid .. rest in peace with your mom in heaven. . Love you and see ya again in heaven..
– patty and pety gowell
I know that you entered Heavens gates, flying around the corner, saying “Wow, what a ride!” I will miss you so very much My Betty.
– Penny Pateneaude
The world is definitely missing an angel and heaven has gained one. Betty has always been a very nice and helpful person to anyone she came in touch with. A pleasant woman, she would always brighten up any room she would enter. I will miss her as will anyone she has come in touch with.
– Ronald Martel
so sorry to hear of betty’s passing…I worked with her over the years and very closely this last year…she was excited about her new job and deserved it. My thoughts are with you.
– kathi scott
It is far too soon to be losing childhood friends. Betty was sparkling dynamic part of our high school years and early 20s. It doesn’t seem possible she has left us all ready. Deepest sympathies to her girls and the family.
– wren davis pearson
This was such shocking news. I can’t believe you passed away. You will be missed.
– Kimberly
I had the pleasure of working with Betty for many years at Unum. She had an amazing sense of humor and was dedicated to her work. Her adoration and love for her daughters was known by everyone who knew Betty. We recently reconnected this past fall and she was every bit the same kind, vibrant, humorous woman I’ve always known her to be. You will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace and may your daughters carrying on knowing what an incredible woman you were and how much you were loved. God Bless
– Jamie DeAngelis
I can’t Betty has left us. We worked on the same BA team at UNUM, except that I was in Chattanooga. I had the great opportunity to meet Betty when we flew to Portland. She was even more fun in person. I will miss her laugh and straight-to-the-point attitude. The world will be a little more quieter without her, but her laughter will remain in my heart.
– Jacquie Adams
Sandy & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your friends and co-workers~
– WestSide NeuroRehab Services, Lewiston, ME
Cheryl – so sorry for your loss…prayers for you and all of your family.
– Nicole Violette
We were good friends back in the Freeport High days. Although, we lost touch over the years, I sometimes thought of you and Mom’s homemade fudge! Always in my heart, Betty!
– Matthew Boyington
Lizz & Ashley, so sorry to her about your Mom’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you both & your Family.
– Carol Ann Tripp
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Betty’s family and close friends. Such a shock to lose her at such a young age. Betty was vibrant and so much fun to be with and while I don’t have a lot of memories with her the ones I do have make me smile each time. May God be close to you all at this time as your fond memories and love of Betty get you through the darkest of hours. And as the sun shines down upon you know that she watches over each of you and sends her love.
– Belinda Marston
Shirley and family I am so very sorry for the loss of your sister, may you all be held in the lord hands as you go through this time of sorrow. I am sorry to say I do not remember Betty, but if she was anything like Shirley she was a great person. You will all be in my thoughts and prayer.
– Leatrice Arris
Betty – this still isn’t real. You and I just talked last week about getting together soon for dinner. Why didn’t we plan it earlier?! Mike and I loved and miss you dearly. You did so much for us over the years ….and shaped us into the adults we are now. You were an amazing big sister and you were loved more than you will ever know. If tears would have saved you, you would have lived forever.
– Kelly & Mike Schell
I worked with Betty for many years and we become great friends. We had lost touch over the years, but anytime we would run into each other (usually at Wal-Mart) it was as though no time had passed. Big hug and lots of laughs. She was an amazing person, fun to be around, and with a heart of gold. She will be missed by many and left an amazing impression on may as well.My thoughts and prayers go out to her kids, family and friends.
– Molly Canonico
betty was agreat friend we lost touch for awhile but found each other again on facebook she will be missed I was blessed to be her friend rest peacefully betty intill we meet again my friend
– cindy thurlow
A great co worker and team mate. Although we lost touch I consider Betty a friend.My condolences to Bob, Lizz, and Ashley.
– Peter Somerville (and Heather)
Betty was a wonderful woman that was taken too soon. My deepest sympathies go out to her family.
– Patty Mann
My thoughts & prayers are with you both & your Family and your mom was very nice .
– heather mitchell
I worked with Betty for many years. She was a lot of fun to work with as well as fun to be out with. Her sense of humor and laugh I can still hear to this day. She deeply loved her daughters and spoke of them often. I am shocked and saddened that she was taken from everyone at such a young age. Heaven has received and Angel……….Soar with the Angels my friend….until we meet again RIP
– Karen-Sue Underwood
I first met Betty 17 years ago, through Bob, at Unum. Then, had the pleasure to work with Betty on and off, and so appreciated her knowledge and support. My thoughts and prayers for all of Betty’s family (hello, Kelly!). She’s looking after all of you now from a wonderful place.
– Jan Castle
I am so sorry and saddened by the loss of Betty. She was such a wonderful person. My prayers and thoughts are with her entire family.
– Anna Carver
You will forever be missed. Rip my friend.
– Daniel Guimond
I have no words for the sadness I felt when I read about your Mom. My thoughts are with you Lizz, and your sister. The world is a quieter, lesser place without her. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
– David Beane
You were a amazing women and loved by many . May you R.I.P.
– Dawn & Mike
Lizz, Ashley, Mike, Annmarie, and her kitties. I know we are all shocked and saddened by this unexpected, unexplained, and truly empty spot now in our lives. She was a great person on earth and will be also be a joy in Heaven. Her soul will be seeing the face of Christ, and she will be happy. Many prayers are being said for her and you all. Her smile, laughter, and funny responses will be so missed. She has now taught us another lesson that life is short – please love one another TODAY, not “someday.”
– Shirley Boyle
My deepest condolences on the loss of Betty. She was a sweet and kind person. It was a privilege to know her.
– Tiffany Bisson
so sorry for your loss, I was friends with her mom and dad and was their babysitter when she was just a baby… I use to go to camp with them in summer to help her mom with the kids. Such a young age to be taken home but she is in God’s hands now and with her mom and dad. Again I am so sorry for your loss. Diane
– Diane Theriault Chadwick…Centerville, Tn…
I have had the pleasure of knowing Betty here through Unum. She was a dear friend, and always so happy for other people’s joy and happiness. She was the kindest, sweetest person, and also the strongest. I will so miss you Dear friend, and meeting up at Tammy’s for girls night and Christmas parties. It will not be the same without you.
– Jackie Ledoux
I have many happy memories of the seven Boyle girls who lived next door to me during their childhood years. I also enjoyed many hours of visiting with their mother Pat who stayed in their home after the girls went out on their own. At the time of her mother’s death, Betty reminded me that I taught her a song on the piano. A happy memory for me too. My thoughts are with Betty, her daughters Elizabeth and Ashley, and her sisters: Susan, Cheryl, Shirley, Sandra, Sally and Kelly. May the years ahead bring many opportunities to create new memories together.
– Mary Huff