Hanover, N.H. — Betsy Ross Bankart Sylvester died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at Kendal at Hanover.

A memorial celebration is planned for Nov. 19, time and location TBD. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Children’s Literacy Fund, 1536 Loomis Hill Road, Waterbury Center, VT 05677, or The Brearley School, 610 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028.