AUGUSTA – Elizabeth R. Jenec, 86, of Augusta, and formerly of Bath, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Mainegeneral Rehab & LTC at Glenridge. She was born in Bath on August 3, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Gallant) Jenec. Betty enjoyed spending time at the WT Twarog Center in Auburn where she did ceramics, paintings, fishing trips, bowling and she especially enjoyed seeing Mariann Bonang and Elaine Terenzone. She was predeceased by her parents; and brother Joseph Jenec. Betty is survived by her sister-in-law, Jackie McKee-Jenec of Pittston, two brothers, Edward Jenec and wife Barbara of East Hartford, Ct., David Jenec of Bath; two nieces, Marion Jenec Cressey, Karen Jenec Hanson. nephew, Peter Thayer. niece, Melissa Vallieres; two great- nephews, Isaac and Eli Vallieres; special cousin, Kathie Dressman; and a caring friend, Cynthia Cushing.The family would like to thank the staff at MaineGeneral Rehab & LTC at Glenridge and Becon Hospice. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 6 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, where a private family funeral will follow. Following the guidelines set forth by the State of Maine and the CDC face masks and social distancing will be required. Burial will take place at a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath.Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website: http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.