Beth Lang Obituary

Age - 88

October 7, 2023

Litchfield, CT

Torrington - Beth L. Lang, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 4th peacefully at her home. She was the wife of the late Robert B. Lang. Beth was born on November 26, 1934 to the late Clifford and Myra Lyon. Beth was raised in Burlington, Connecticut and was a housekeeper for Thunder Ridge Farms for 20 years. She enjoyed art and the beauty of nature. Beth is survived by her two sons; Jason R. Lang of Norfolk, Neil Lang and his wife Sandra of Winsted, her grandchildren; Cody Lang of Norfolk, Natalie Lapp and her husband Thomas of Torrington, Abigail Lang of Winsted and Neil Lang of Burlington, Vermont, and her great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 14, at 10:00 am at Hillside Cemetery in Torrington.

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