Elizabeth Vega Memorial Fund
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Elizabeth Anne Vega, 64, of Coopers Mills, Maine, died peacefully at home on August 24th surrounded by her family and dear friends. She lost her battle to cancer after many years of bravely managing and fighting the disease. Elizabeth was a devoted and loyal mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who took joy in helping others and seeing the happiness of those she loved.
Family and friends have reached out to ask how they can best express their love and support for the family. This fund has been established to help her family defray the costs of final arrangements and other unforeseen expenses. Any remaining funds will be split and donated in Elizabeth’s name to the Waldo Theater in Waldoboro, ME and the American Cancer Society.
Elizabeth had a gift for relating to people of all walks of life and making life-long friendships. She is survived by her sons Justin and Gardner Paetow; her two granddaughters, Emily and Alexandra Paetow; her brother, Gary Vega; her sister Catherine Vega and brother-in-law Jay Cardinali; and her niece and six nephews. Elizabeth is also survived by people who loved and cared for her including her partner Harvey Smith; her unofficial daughter SueAnn Shiffer and her son Matthew; Beth Sidlow; Pat Stanek; and a multitude of extended family and friends across the United States.
Elizabeth was born on June 28, 1956 in New York City to Iris and Harry Vega who predeceased her. After graduating from Bogota High School and William Paterson University in NJ, with a concentration in music and education, she continued with those interests throughout her life by playing guitar, singing, and performing. She was active in community theater and appeared in local productions of: Little Shop of Horrors, RENT, The Music Man, and Merry Christmas George Bailey. Her dad, Harry attended a performance of The Music Man where he was fortunate to see his daughter Elizabeth and his great-granddaughter Emily together on stage. Elizabeth also expanded her artistic abilities thru creating handcrafted jewelry and accessories in her own business, Vega Glassworks.
Elizabeth will be cremated and her ashes scattered according to her wishes. Due to the Covid pandemic, a celebration of her life is currently being planned for June 5, 2021. Those interested in participating should contact [email redacted] to receive additional details.
Family and friends have reached out to ask how they can best express their love and support for the family. This fund has been established to help her family defray the costs of final arrangements and other unforeseen expenses. Any remaining funds will be split and donated in Elizabeth’s name to the Waldo Theater in Waldoboro, ME and the American Cancer Society.
Elizabeth had a gift for relating to people of all walks of life and making life-long friendships. She is survived by her sons Justin and Gardner Paetow; her two granddaughters, Emily and Alexandra Paetow; her brother, Gary Vega; her sister Catherine Vega and brother-in-law Jay Cardinali; and her niece and six nephews. Elizabeth is also survived by people who loved and cared for her including her partner Harvey Smith; her unofficial daughter SueAnn Shiffer and her son Matthew; Beth Sidlow; Pat Stanek; and a multitude of extended family and friends across the United States.
Elizabeth was born on June 28, 1956 in New York City to Iris and Harry Vega who predeceased her. After graduating from Bogota High School and William Paterson University in NJ, with a concentration in music and education, she continued with those interests throughout her life by playing guitar, singing, and performing. She was active in community theater and appeared in local productions of: Little Shop of Horrors, RENT, The Music Man, and Merry Christmas George Bailey. Her dad, Harry attended a performance of The Music Man where he was fortunate to see his daughter Elizabeth and his great-granddaughter Emily together on stage. Elizabeth also expanded her artistic abilities thru creating handcrafted jewelry and accessories in her own business, Vega Glassworks.
Elizabeth will be cremated and her ashes scattered according to her wishes. Due to the Covid pandemic, a celebration of her life is currently being planned for June 5, 2021. Those interested in participating should contact [email redacted] to receive additional details.
Organizer
Catherine Vega
Organizer
Coopers Mills, ME
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