Isobel (Bette) Ruth Seabrook (nee Cameron) on March 13, 2025, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her former husband, Victor Melville Seabrook of Toronto. Survived by her son Richard and his wife Susan, of Kensington, Maryland, U.S.A, her sons Peter and Timothy, both of Toronto and her grandchildren, Malcolm, Ian, Helena and Trevor. Predeceased by her sister, June Salter (Bill) of Ancaster, ON.

Bette, as she was affectionately referred to, was born April 7, 1931, in North Bay, Ontario to Irish (Alexander) and Scottish (Margaret) parents from Belfast, Ireland and Ayrshire, Scotland, where her no-nonsense demeanour was nurtured and fostered. During the 1950's and living in Toronto with her sister June while studying nursing at Women’s College Hospital, she met her former husband, Vic, on a double blind-date who was a student at Osgoode Hall. They ditched one another's companion for the evening, establishing their partnership as an unpredictable couple to be reckoned with. Bette, a diminutive woman with a mane of wavy auburn hair, had an infectious personality, wit and an easy smile which was a magnet that drew people to her either by chance, or those many friends she kept for life. Like many young women of her generation, she abandoned her career as a nurse to start a family, becoming a “homemaker” and hostess extraordinaire to support her husband's burgeoning law practice, while raising their three rambunctious sons. She attended Grace Church on the Hill, where she also taught Sunday school. She was also involved in many philanthropic causes notably being the Chairperson of the Toronto Symphony Women’s Committee, where with her husband’s support, they were instrumental in contributing and raising funds to the building of Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall.

In the late 1970’s, she became a self-proclaimed feminist and re-entered the workforce and "turned the tables" as a successful salesperson of women's chic, designer clothing in Yorkville. She was often happiest as a world traveler (sometimes with her husband on his business trips), where she developed her exceptional taste in art and decor. This was often reflected in the many different and eclectic family and vacation homes that she renovated, lived and sold in Toronto, Jackson’s Point, Denver and Palm Beach where her keen eye for interior decorating was often admired and copied. Living this privileged and glamorous lifestyle, she remained a dedicated and loyal mother to her sons' challenges while instilling in them her values of compassion, honesty, and integrity.

When her marriage ended, and having survived cancer, she travelled, decorated, took up needlepoint and remained a voracious reader. She was often found in various bookstores, complete with New York Times clippings in hand, searching for the latest fiction and nonfiction titles which she devoured in days. Noted for her sophisticated fashion sense, she was often seen in a colorful, wide-brimmed hat walking one of her beloved dogs, Chloe and later Henry around the streets of Yorkville. Her love of the performing arts continued over the years which she supported by her attendance at the Toronto Film Festival, occasional trips to Stratford and Shaw Festivals, CanStage and Mirvish theatre productions and the National Ballet of Canada which was complemented by her volunteering for many years at their store, Paper Things.

In her later years, navigating the various stages of Alzheimer's, she survived the first and devastating wave of COVID. She always remained the stoic fighter, and the epitome of grace and kindness to everyone she encountered. Her son Tim, who remained her constant and fierce advocate during this time is truly appreciative and thankful to all the wonderful staff and care she received over the years while at The Claremont and The Isabel and Arthur Meighen Manor. A visitation will occur on Wednesday, March 19 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Funeral Center (375 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto) followed by a private funeral. In lieu of flowers, and if you wish, please donate to the Alzheimer's Society of Toronto and/or The Salvation Army of Canada.