Elizabeth G. Higgins Cistaro, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born on Christmas Day in Brockton, MA to Claire and John Higgins.

Elizabeth is survived by her five children. Robin Clifford and her husband Gary of Brewster, Debbie Klimshuk and her friend Paul Farrell of West Dennis, Tracy Howard and her husband Ricky of Harwich, Michael Cistaro of Hyannis and Brian Cistaro and his spouse, Melissa of Harwich. She also leaves her eleven grandchildren Jimmy Kelly, Lindsey Pina, Lee Kelly, Heather Young, Michael Gardner, Chelsea Dutcher, Austin Howard, Collin Clifford, Morgan Cistaro, Adam Howard and Sabrina Forrest, and eight great grandchildren Rose, Hunter, Rhea, Harper, Hayden, Marshall, Haley, Raelynn. She is also survived by her sister Carol Crowley and husband J. Robert, (Bob) of Bridgewater and she was predeceased by Emulous Williams, (Emmie) her lifelong companion, Agnes Higgins, Etta Thompson and Budd Thompson.

She was best known as Betty to everyone. Betty started her career as a license hairdresser in Dennis port for many years and then moved on as a dietary aide at Brewster Manor nursing home in Brewster till her retirement. She most enjoyed shopping, yard sales, cooking and spending time with her children and friends. Betty always had an open door, meal and a story to share with many friends and family. Betty’s other passions were traveling and gambling, she has enjoyed many friendships along the way.

A celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Breakfast Room, 675 Main St, West Dennis, MA.

I will miss oour phone calls and our adventures since we were "kids". You were the hardest worker and a great Mom. Loved your children beyond measur. You taught them well to love, care and support each other and their dreams and were over the top proud of every achievement they made. You taught your children that family is important. We could tell each other the good times and the things we were tested with. You lived your best life and the we were all blessed to have you. Rest in eternal glory...we will all see each other again.

Betty was a good friend and will truly be missed