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Betty passed away courageously and peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital on December 24th, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Don, her sister Joyce and nephew Peter. Betty will be fondly remembered by her cherished and devoted friend Mary Shultz, whom she loved like a daughter, Brother-in-law, John Gillelan, loving nephews/nieces, Tom (Christine), Robert, James (Lynn), Anne (Felix), Maggie (Ivan) and her 12 great nephews/nieces, Kelly, Rebecca, John, Calvin, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Peter, Katie, Lya, Vianne, Christina and 4 great great nephews as well as many friends. She will be especially missed by lifelong friend Carol Fisher. Betty at one time acted as the organist at St. Andrew's church in Cobourg and remained an active volunteer and member. You could always count on Betty to greet you with a warm smile and twinkle in her eyes, and she had such a kind welcoming and loving demeanor. In addition to a wonderful witty sense of humour, her strength, independence and resilience was so admirable. She will be deeply missed. Donations can be made in Betty's honour to St. Andrew's Church in Cobourg or to St. Elizabeth Health Care. A private graveside service was held in Cobourg Union cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
I am from Thunder Bay, Ontario. I met nice Betty on some Daytona Beach, Florida trips. Ever since, we occasionally kept in touch with emails. I was very sad to hear of her passing. Sincere condolences to her friends and family members.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Betty will be sadly missed by us. A good neighbour for over 50 years. Condolences to her friends and family.
Betty you were a genuinely kind person with a warm welcoming smile! You always made people feel at home and comfortable when visiting! I will miss your cards and visits. Your journey is now complete, you are finally home surrounded by loved ones! Heaven has received another angel. Love Carrie 😘
We will dearly miss this wonderful woman and friend. We have known Betty since she and Don were married in the same year as we were; they were dear neighbours in Port Hope for many years, and all the fun that we had as couples is now history. Though she and Don had no family of their own, they included our boys as part of their family. We will miss you Betty --Rest in Peace. God Bless.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
I am missing my dear friend Betty, her dignity, her smile and her subtle sense of humour. Rest peacefully.
Betty was a true inspiration and a wonderful spiritual lady. I was privileged to get to know her through my mom and she was always a support to my ministry. The Lord has met her with open arms as a shepherd of his Word. Expressing my thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. Carol
Betty was a really good friend and played the organ at my wedding in 1955. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. Blessings from Marie Merrill
Betty was a lovely, gracious lady. Condolences to the family and to her special friend Mary who will miss her very much.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Betty was a relative and a friend to us and many that knew her. That twinkle in her eye and smile will be missed .
Betty was a kind and gentle person.She was witty, with a twinkle in her eyes.I will miss her.Leota Dewell.
A donation has been made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Betty was a lovely lady and a very good friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Betty was always cheerful and greeted everyone with a smile. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers going out to her family and friends
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
We will miss seeing Betty at St. Andrew's. Our condolences to her extended family and close friends.
Condolences to the family. Mary you were a great friend. She often talked of you. She will be missed. Joan Kemp