Betty Maddox: A Life of Love and Laughter | New Bedford News

New Bedford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Betty Louise Maddox, an 84-year-old Bedford pillar known for her radiant smile, boundless generosity, and fierce love for family, passed away July 18. A lifelong Bedford resident who graduated from Bedford High and spent decades as a technical assistant at Mitre, she balanced fierce devotion to her five children—with deep involvement in their Girl Scouts, sports, and beyond—with a vibrant social life fueled by tennis, Avon sales, gardening, and shopping. Survived by her husband James, 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and sister Sally, Betty’s legacy lives on through her enduring…