Elizabeth Baker Peet

Elizabeth Baker Peet, 94, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, leaving behind family, friends, and caregivers who will celebrate her life and miss her more than she could ever know. Elizabeth Ann Baker was born on March 8, 1932, in Summit, New Jersey, to the late Wesley Gilbert and Ellen Irene Baker. Known as Betty in her early years, she grew up alongside her two brothers, John and Wes, and next door to her beloved Grandma Baker. Her childhood memories were warm and happy, despite being shaped by the hardships of World War II. She worked with her father at his haberdashery in downtown Summit, attended dances, rode her bike, and played tennis. At age sixteen, she met Bill Peet, the boy who would become the love of her life. Elizabeth graduated from Summit High School and earned an associate degree from Endicott College in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduation, she worked at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and in 1953, she married Bill. Following Bill’s honorable discharge from the Navy, they settled in Monmouth County, New Jersey, where they raised their three children: Jim, Linda, and Bobby. Elizabeth had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel loved, welcomed, and appreciated. and was deeply involved in her community. She helped organize neighborhood gatherings, including a sewing group, bridge club, and gourmet club. She was a member of the Ariel Club, and the family enjoyed many years at the Allenhurst Beach Club. Elizabeth also generously devoted her time to causes close to her heart, volunteering with the Fitkin Morgan Association, Junior Service League, Monmouth County ARC, and the Allenhurst Garden Club. In retirement, Elizabeth and Bill spent cherished summers at their home on Moosehead Lake and became active members of the Belmar Fishing Club, where they hosted family gatherings and formed lasting friendships. In 2020, they moved to Seabrook Village, where Elizabeth was very grateful for the kindness, care, and friendship shown to both her and Bill by the staff and community. Elizabeth loved her family and never missed an opportunity to support her children, to attend her grandchildren' s birthdays, tennis matches, and performances, and to welcome her great-grandchildren to Seabrook. Her family meant everything to her, and they always knew it. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband of 73 years, William James Peet II; her son, Robert Baker Peet; and her brothers, Wesley Gilbert Baker Jr. and John Baker. She is survived by her children, William James Peet III (Chloe Carmichael) and Linda Peet Eno (Peter Eno); her grandchildren, Ivan Peter Eno, Natasha Eno Scrivani (Brian Scrivani), Jessica Peet MacQueen (Grant Robert MacQueen), Olivia Rice Peet (William Pierre La Pointe), and William James Peet IV; and her great-grandchildren, Sophia Alyce Scrivani, Dylan Eno Scrivani, Jasper Robert MacQueen, Everett Paul MacQueen, and Maeve Charlotte MacQueen, along with many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Molly Pitcher Inn on Saturday July 18th from 11-1. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to No Limits Cafe, Middletown, New Jersey.

Elizabeth Baker Peet

March 8, 1932 - June 7, 2026