Betty Ann Starr, 69

HARTFORD, CONN. – Betty Ann Starr died on Dec. 27, 2014. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Nathan and Ida (Bloom) Starr. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School and Vassar College, Betty served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and had been living in Hartford for 35 years. She worked for the United States Postal Service for more than 20 years. Betty was an avid bridge player.

She is survived by her brothers Howard Starr and his wife Barbara of Fall River, Mass., and Robert Starr of Wrentham, Mass.; her nieces Rebecca Palana and her husband Kevin and Laura Regan and her husband Michael; and her great-nephews Thomas Jefferson Regan and James Madison Regan.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Ave., Waltham, Mass., 02451.