While being treated in a hospital nearby her home on Long Island, New York, Elizabeth Seubert passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Elizabeth lived a fascinating life filled with travel, culture, family and domestic comfort. Born in Bombay, India to British parents George and Jane Brown, she and her brother Richard spent time in English boarding schools throughout their childhood. Later while pursuing her collegiate studies in France, Elizabeth met and married American Bernard Seubert. They lived briefly in France where they had their first child Aleanor. A few years later their second child Laurens James was born in England. They would eventually settle in the United States, first in Flushing, Queens with Bernard’s family and then finally in Bellport, New York where they raised their two children.
Elizabeth was academically accomplished in French Studies having studied at a university in Paris. Once settling in the states, she would eventually make her career at Brookhaven National Laboratory as an administrative assistant and a Media and Communications Liaison. For several years she was responsible for the publication of the BNL Newsletter and printed communications of the media office. Until her passing, she was an active member of the Brookhaven Retired Employees’ Association.
Elizabeth was well known for her beautiful artwork and drawings, her association with the local garden club, art associations and French club. It was common to receive a hand-painted card from her or even a quick doodle on a note. She was an avid reader and book collector. She was generous with her time and money and would help in any way she could, often driving friends on errands. She was a wonderful hostess and her home was always open to visitors from near and far. She is survived by numerous friends and colleagues who remember her selfless spirit, her humor and her kindness.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Bernard and her brother Richard. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Ali and Hayden, her son and daughter-in-law Jaimie and Robin, her niece Elizabeth and her husband Noam, her brother-in-law Donald and her grandchildren Ren, Ryan, Sentayehu and Desta. While her absence will be forever missed, her family takes comfort in knowing she is now at peace.