Elizabeth Therese "Betty" Gamble

96, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Astoria, Queens, NY, she was a daughter of the late Denis and Elizabeth (Coughlan) Tims.

Betty is survived by her loving daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Anne Gamble-Campopiano, daughter in law, Melissa Gamble-Campopiano and grandchildren Gabrielle and Garrett.

She is also survived by her sister, Marcella DeSimone and brother-in-law, Gaspare DeSimone. She is predeceased by her sister Mary Reilly, brother-in-law Edwin Reilly and brother Denis Tims, Jr.

Betty also is survived by her endearing nephews and nieces Christopher, Dennis, Anne, Michael, Edward, William, John, Donna, Nancy, Andy, Denise, Joe, Loretta, Charlie, Amy and her grand nephews and nieces Kevin, Kaitlyn, Gabriel, T.J, Vinny, Katie, Kyle, Cami, A.J., Nikki, Trevor, and Logan.

Betty received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Fordham University and Administrative Professional degree from St. Johns University. She was a dedicated, devoted teacher her entire existence. She taught in parochial schools in New York for eleven years at the start of her career when she was a nun, Sister Denis Martin. She knew her vocation and skills could be served by leaving the religious order and continued her teaching at Seton Academy in Yonkers, NY and then for the majority and remainder of her career in the New York City School system in the Bronx and Queens. She taught and motivated thousands of students to truly become successful and accomplished, but more importantly, inspired them to attain fulfillment in their lives as balanced human beings.

She was full of life, charisma and beauty. She danced and sang her way through all life events, performing in school and beyond, winning dance contests as a young adult in NYC, and tap dancing well into her 80’s. She will be remembered by all by these wonderful displays of talent and pure entertainment energy.

She was loving and extremely generous to all. Her spirit of giving of herself will be felt and remembered by all who knew her. Her love and light will remain in the hearts of all her family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 8-9am in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Bartholomew Church, 297 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini.