passed away, with family by her side, on November 2, 2021 at the Manitoulin Centennial Manor in Little Current.

Born on October 19, 1935 in Hereford England, Betty was one of nine siblings. In 1957, Betty bravely travelled alone by ship to Canada paving the way for a new life with Peter (predeceased) who joined her there. They married on August 26, 1961 and had three children, Valerie (Michael), Julie (Michael) and Sheila (Steve). Betty stayed home to raise her children, rejoining the workforce with Bell Canada until her retirement in 1993. Betty had a rich life. She adored her grandchildren Lindsay (Shane) and Caitlin (Kevin) and was blessed with time to enjoy the younger ones, Madoc and Samantha.

Upon retirement Betty joined Seniors for Nature and, thanks to Ken Holden, learned how to play volleyball. Ken connected Betty with Dave Corrigan at Harbourfront who led the incredible trips that Betty took: canoeing, kayaking, cycling and camping to destinations worldwide from Alaska to Australia.

Betty was always organized and took care of practical matters so the onset of dementia became her biggest mountain to climb. She fiercely held on to her independence and then gracefully let go when she moved into the Elliott Community. There she enjoyed playing table tennis, balloon volleyball, Scrabble and Wii bowling.

Her family in England were precious to her and she travelled home frequently to visit them. Betty maintained lifelong friendships in England and Canada and she stayed in touch with family in Baltimore. She was a supportive and loving presence in the lives of her daughters and their families, and her unwavering love is a legacy that will sustain them.

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Visitation will take place at Pine Hills Funeral Centre 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (625 Birchmount Road, north of St. Clair Ave E) on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 1-2pm with Funeral Service at 2pm. Interment to follow.

In lieu of flowers, your donation to Manitoulin Centennial Manor in Little Current,The Elliot Community in Guelph or The Alzheimer's Society of Canada is greatly appreciated. Please see the donations tab above.

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