Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Giusti, 1940–2026, ‘loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother’

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Davis) Giusti of Hudson, Massachusetts, formerly of Waltham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Feb. 25, 2026, at Blaire House of Worcester after a courageous battle with dementia. She was 85 years old.

Born on Nov. 8, 1940, in Waltham, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Charles William Davis and Alice (Schools) Davis, and the devoted wife of the late John Giusti. She was raised in Waltham and spent most of her life there before later residing in Hudson.

Betty dedicated more than 30 years of service to Chateau of Waltham and gave 17 years of devoted service to the Waltham Council on Aging Meals on Wheels Program, where her kindness, generosity and unwavering commitment touched countless lives throughout the community.

Above all else, Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She cherished her grandchildren deeply and treasured every moment spent with them. Her warmth, quiet strength, and unconditional love for her family will forever remain her greatest legacy.

Betty is survived by her sons, John Giusti of Brockton, Robert Giusti and his wife Cindy of Brentwood, New Hampshire, Brian Giusti and his wife Stella of Waltham, Steven Giusti and his wife Kimberly of Franklin, New Hampshire and Scott Giusti and his wife Julie of Hudson; her daughter, Lynne (Giusti) Doucette of Worcester; her sisters, Janice Laffin of Framingham, Judy Sumner of Waltham and Linda Frost of Waltham; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her siblings Ronald Davis, Sandra Gregorio, Charles William “Billy” Davis and Jack Davis.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services in celebration of Betty’s life at the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, Waltham, on Saturday morning, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. At 12 p.m., her children and grandchildren will honor her by sharing their favorite stories and cherished memories. Burial will follow at Mt. Feake Cemetery, 203 Prospect Street, Waltham.