Betty was born on November 20, 1942 in Montreal, PQ and passed at home in Victoria, BC on a beautiful spring morning, March 3, 2015 after a 40 year battle with ALS. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Terry and their children, daughter, Tracy (Dillon), son, Drew and Robyn (Nick). She will be dearly missed by her sister, Lorraine Welsford and brother-in-law, Duthie Welsford (Vancouver); her nephews, David Welsford and his wife, Julie Welsford and children, Aidan, Fraser and Fiona (North Carolina) and Michael Welsford and his wife, Cecilia and their son, Kyle (Vancouver). The loss will be felt deeply by Angela Stacey, our close family friend, (soul sister) and Betty’s care giver for the past 10 years. We are so grateful to Angela for all she was to Mom. A Little Flower Academy Graduate, Betty went on to graduate from St. Paul’s Nursing School and was most proud of her role as a nurse; she worked for several Lower Mainland Hospitals before becoming a full time wife and mother. Betty was diagnosed at an unusually young age with what was then a rare disease, ALS; she lived for 40 years with it, every passing year a new challenge, most aggressively this past year. Her sense of humour, her ingenuity and most powerfully, her faith were an inspiration for all who encountered her.
The Campbell Family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Ty and Dr. Gheis for their genuine sense of care for both Betty and Terry and to the ALS Society of British Columbia for their many contributions to Betty’s care over the years. We also send a heartfelt thank you to the teams from both VIHA and Hospice for all of their support throughout this last year.
A service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 4040 Nelthrope Street, Victoria on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Noon with a reception to follow at 1:00 pm in the adjacent hall. In lieu of flowers, we ask you to donate to a charity of choice or Shekinah Homes Society The Ark (formerly L’Arche), 3114 Irma Street, Victoria, BC V9A 1S8. Mom admired Jean Vanier and his work throughout her adult life.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Terry & Family,
My sincerest condolences for your loss of a devoted wife & wonderful mother.
I realize Terry that we have not been close for many years but kindly accept my deepest regards for your lose of Betty.
You have been a dedicated husband & father.
Betty was a strong, beautiful woman who will be missed by her close family & dearest friends.
Warmest Regards,
Bob
Tracy,
I never met your mother in person, but through you I am inspired by her life and her faith.
I know God will continue to bless you and your family.
Love Janet M.
Dear Terry and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. We knew Betty as a young woman. I’m sure her attributes – grace, dignity, strength and humor- helped to sustain her through her difficult life journey.
I hope it comforts you to know that she now rests at peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob ( V.C.) and Elizabeth ( Macvey LFA, SPH ) Biagioni .
Although I hadn’t seen Betty in many years I know through Bunny that she lived her life with strength, courage and grace. My sincere condolences to Terry and the family.
Sheila – SPH Nursing classmate
Wonderful memories of the Campbell family, Terry and Betty when they lived on Fairfax Crescent, then Cranbrook, and finally the Island. Too many great stories to be told on one sheet of paper.
Betty was one of a kind, thoughtful, generous, giving, honest… All the things that we all wish we could be. There is only one way to describe Betty, She was a Lady with Class, something very rare these day, and she was the classiest Lady we have ever known, and we shall never forget her…. Love to the Campbell Family…
Al and Mike Kucinskas
Terry, Tracy, Drew, and Robyn:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our condolences for your loss.
Betty was a shining light.
Love Consie, Jay, Josh Levin
To my beautiful friend Robyn and her family. I had the pleasure of meeting Betty and had a number of phone conversations with her over the years. She was so warm and welcoming. A beautiful soul. I send you love and light and big hugs….xo
Dear Robyn & Family,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family for your loss. You spoke so highly of your Mom’s strength and positive energy through the years. These wonderful traits of your Mom’s will certainly live on within you and continue to breath positive energy into everyone you touch.
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us”
With love and heart,
The Jaspers
Although I had not seen Betty in many years, she was always very much part of the many nursing reunions we have had. We were kept up to date and she received news of our classmates too.
We’ll miss her gentle soul and beautiful smile.
Regards,
Jane Tough