Elizabeth Margaret Welcome "Betty", 83, of Valrico, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010. Mrs. Welcome was a Valrico resident for five years, moving here from Springfield, MA. In Springfield, she was a communicant with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parrish. In Valrico, she attended St. Stephen Catholic Church. Mrs. Welcome was also a member of Silver Sneakers at the Campo Family Y.M/C.A.

Survivors include, sons; Dr. Edward J. Kolek, Jr. of Chicopee, MA., Michael (Marlae) Kolek of St. Peter. MN., daughter; Linda (Guy) Graham of Valrico, FL., nephew; Roger (Betty) Coughlin, great nephew; Michael Coughlin all of Wilbraham, MA., and her two grandchildren; Lindsey and Lukas Kolek of St. Peter, MN., Mrs. Welcome was predeceased by her husband Walter J., her brothers; twin baby brother Stephen, David Pyott, Jr. and sister; Mary Coughlin.

A funeral service will be held at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Interment will be in Chicopee, MA. Memorial Donations may be made to the Silver Sneakers Program, Campo Family Y.M.C.A., 3414 Culbreath Road, Valrico, FL. 33596