At the end of her long journey, on July 5, 2008, Betty peacefully passed away with her family by her side at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. A Capricorn, she was born January 15, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario. Beloved wife of Lorne, her ever-lovin’ husband and best friend for 63 wonderful years. Dear mother of her adoring daughter Lisa and her husband Jim Vanstone of Victoria, and her devoted son David of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by her brother William and her grandchildren Edward, Gordon and Gregory. Betty was predeceased by her parents William and Pearl and sister Joan McColl. When Lorne returned from the war, he and his cherished Betty were married and raised their family in Toronto, Chatham and Burlington. When the children were grown, Betty both worked and volunteered at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. She approached her endeavors enthusiastically whether it was her work, socializing with friends and family, bridge, cooking or tending her garden. She will be missed by her friends in Wedgewood Heights and at the bridge table.
Cremation has taken place and following a private family service a celebration of Betty’s life will be held at the Interfaith Chapel, Finnerty Gardens, University of Victoria on Friday July 11, 2008 at 3.30 P.M with Rev.Ormand Lavenne officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery Toronto will take place at a later date. No flowers please. If you wish, donations can be made to a charity of your choice or the Alzheimer’s Society of Victoria.
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