MIDDLEBURY Elizabeth W. Brisson passed away on Nov. 20, 2007, at the Helen Porter nursing home, with her family by her side. She was born Sept. 19, 1925, the daughter of Moses and Elizabeth Wimett. She is survived by her three children: Donna Brown and her husband Roger of New Haven, Jack Malzac and his wife Lynda of Bristol, and Marcia Bristow and her husband Bob of Shelburne. She also leaves behind four grandchildren: Cory Malzac, Erin Brown and Katie and Adam Bristow. Betty, as she was affectionately known by her friends, was born in Middlebury and attended Middlebury schools. She was employed by Middlebury College, Howe Richardson Scales and later Simmonds Precision in Vergennes for most of her career as an administrative assistant in Human Resources. She retired in June of 1985. After her retirement she continued working at Hills Department store in Burlington. She was a very independent woman who loved to be active and busy. She had been a resident of the nursing home since July of 2005. The family would like to thank all the staff at Helen Porter for their kind, loving and professional care. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Marks Church, North Avenue in Burlington on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements are by Sanderson Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dementia Unit at Helen Porter Health Care and Rehabilitation, 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753.