Mary Elizabeth Lang

Dear Friends in Christ -

Today we celebrate the life of Mary Lang, mother of Marybeth Banks. All are welcome to join in a liturgy of the Resurrection and Celebration of her life at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon in the Old Church. A reception will follow at the Banks' home - 2 Snowberry Lane.

I ask your prayers for Marybeth and all Mary's family and friends. May Mary rest in peace and rise in glory.
Faithfully,
Janet+

OBITUARY
Mary Elizabeth Williams Lang, age 98, of Shelton, wife of the Late Robert R. Lang for more than 40 years, died March 12, 2009 in Shelton Lakes Health Care, Shelton. She was born in Paterson, New Jersey, July 15, 1910, daughter of the late John and Lydia Mawdsley Williams, and she was a resident of Westport for 30 years, living the last 19 years in Shelton. Mrs. Lang was happily married to her late husband for 30 years. She was a past president of the Altar Guild at Christ and Holy Trinity Church, Westport for many years. She loved her home and was devoted to her family.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for all the love and care she received at Shelton Lakes.

Survivors are a son, Thomas F. Lang of Kennebunk, Maine; a daughter, Marybeth Banks of Shelton; three, grandchildren, Betsy and Ken Banks and Bob Lang. She was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret Rennard and Alice Schott. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 19, 2009 in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Huntington St., Huntington at 1 p.m. Burial will be private. The James T. Toohey & Son Funeral Home, 92 Howe Avenue, Shelton, is in charge of funeral arrangements.