Betty was born on Sunday, October 19, 1930, and passed away peacefully at Forest Heights Long Term Care Centre in Kitchener on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was a loving wife to the late Carman Norris, with whom she shared love and life until his passing in September of 2001. Betty was Mom to Michele (Bert), Sean (Heather), Maureen (Brian), Craig (Michele) and Cherie (Grant). She was Grandma to Christina, Joshua (Amber), Marcia (Matt), David (Macey), Sihaam (Timothy), Joseph (Danielle), Joy, Jesse, John Mark, Martin, Eli (Melanie), James, Elizabeth, Jessica, Abby, and Emma. And, Great-Grandma to Carryk, Desmond and Bennet.
But, like all Moms, she was so much more: chauffeur, nurse, counsellor, disciplinarian, and yes, critic. Over the past few days, we've seen those who loved her describe her as "feisty"..."fierce"..."loyal"..."outspoken"... "dedicated"..."hard-working"..."opinionated"..."funny"... "loving". For over two decades, she volunteered in the community. First, at Welcome In Drop-Centre, and then many, many years at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Store. For the vast majority of her life, though, she had one of the hardest and most important job there is: caring for her children.
The family would like to thank all of the amazing nurses and doctors who cared for Betty at Guelph General Hospital. Also, to the loving Elliott Community for the wonderful years that Mom spent there. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the unbelievably caring staff at Forest Heights Long Term Care Centre. They truly took the hardest moments of our lives and made them easier.
It is, of course, impossible to capture someone's life in a few lines, but the family looks forward to hearing your memories and sharing theirs. Children and grandchildren will receive family and friends at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, on Sunday, April 24, 2016, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A vigil for Betty will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home's Dublin Chapel on Monday, April 24, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. followed by interment at Marymount Cemetery, Guelph.