Name |
Dorothy Wilson |
Nickname |
Betty |
Born |
7 Jan 1926 |
Riverside, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada [1] |
Gender |
Female |
Misc |
Dec 2008 [1] |
7 precious grandchildren, Trevor, Brent, Lori Ann, Stephen, Brice, Jennifer and Kelsey and by her 10 great grandchildren |
- one son, married with two sons; one son un-married; one son, married with one daughter; one son, married with one daughter and one son; one son, married with one daughter
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Died |
3 Dec 2008 |
Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada [1] |
Obituary |
4 Dec 2008 |
Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada [1] |
Moncton Times & Transcript |
Obituary
Dorothy "Betty" (Wilson) Betts
1926-2008
Dorothy "Betty" Betts, 82, of Mazerolle Special Care Home and formerly of Riverside-Albert passed away peacefully on December 3, 2008 at the Moncton Hospital.
Dorothy was born in Riverside on January 7, 1926 the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Jones) Wilson.
She worked at T. E. Eaton Company in her earlier years, later she owned and operated Maples Canteen with her husband, Laurie Sr., in Riverside from 1969-1973. After that she worked at the Forest Dale Nursing Home as an Aide. She was a member of the St. Alban's Anglican Church. Dorothy was very involved in her community having earned a Service Medal and Long Time Service Medal as she volunteered for the St. John Ambulance. She also volunteered at the Forest Dale Home and also with the Albert County Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Club and had a great time with all her friends. Above all things she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She cherished all the family gatherings and especially treasured the times spent at the camp in Chester. She was a truly special lady who will never be forgotten.
She will be deeply missed by her four sons, Douglas (Betty) of Moncton, Laurie Jr. (Judy) of Riverview, James (Edna) of Moncton and Ronald of Moncton; by her 7 precious grandchildren, Trevor, Brent, Lori Ann, Stephen, Brice, Jennifer and Kelsey and by her 10 great grandchildren; her brother, Frank Wilson (Carol) of Fredericton. She will also be missed by several nieces and nephews and by many friends.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her beloved husband Laurie Betts Sr; son Curtis; sisters, Gwendolyn and Gwyneth; brothers, Robert and Richard.
She will be resting at the Albert County Funeral Home with visitation on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2:00pm with Rev. Rob Salloum officiating. Interment will be held in the Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Hill, N.B.
For those who wish, donations to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital, Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, 734-2780 www.albertcountyfh.com
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Residence |
Riverside-Albert, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada [2, 3] |
Buried |
Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Hill, , New Brunswick, Canada [1] |
Person ID |
I66117 |
Arthur - Research |
Last Modified |
27 Jun 2012 |
Father |
James Albert Wilson, b. 31 Dec 1893, Lumsden, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada , d. 1982, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 88 years) |
Mother |
Ellen Elizabeth Jones, b. 6 Apr 1895, Abergele, , , Wales , d. Jul 1965, Riverside, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 70 years) |
Family ID |
F24048 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |