Elizabeth M. (McGowan) Schneider

Elizabeth "Liz" "Betsy" M. Schneider, 73, of Amesbury MA passed away Nov. 11, 2022 after a short illness.  Liz owned and operated the Middle Street Bookstore in Newburyport for many years, then the Friend Street Bookstore in Amesbury until her retirement.  She then joined the team at Vermette's Market in Amesbury and loved it!  She made lifetime  friends at each place. Raised in Peekskill, NY, Betsy settled in Newburyport, MA and raised three sons, Brent, Darren and Michael, with Richard Schneider.  She is predeceased by Darren and Michael.  

There will be an interment at Oak Hill Cemetery at 12:00 PM on Tuesday November 29, 2022, followed by a 1:00 PM gathering celebrating her life at her home at 75 Market St. #2, Amesbury.  All are welcome! Come tell your stories, eat, laugh and be raucous to celebrate her the way she would want! The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Mrs. Schneider’s family with her arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to PALS Animal Life Savers at 10 Traders Way Salem, MA  01970 or palscats.org/donate.

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