Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital, Stratford on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 of Exeter in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Henk Brand (2010). Dear mother of Elisabeth Brand of Orillia, Marilyn and George Lutchman of Sharon and mother-in-law of Jim Kirkland of Neustadt. Dear grandmother of Ryan (Nikki), Jamie; Gayle, Jillian and Jaclyn and great-grandmother of Riley. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Saar and Georges VanPoecke, Piet and Cato Luteijn, Nelly Luteijn, Jacob and Elly Luteijn, David Luteijn, Johan and Vivian Luteijn all of Belgium and Wim and Sarie Luteijn, Marie Luteijn, Hanni and Paul Schemers all of Holland, Corrie and Martin Fischer of Maple Ridge BC, Hans and Nancy Brand of Crediton, Bert and Renie Brand of Exeter, Jim and Theresa Brand of Dashwood, Art Brand of Crediton, Tina Brand of Exeter and Rennie Brand of London. Predeceased by her daughter Ann-Marie Kirkland (2014), son-in-law Bert Beardwood (2016), sister-in-law Sonja Luteijn, and brother-in-laws Robert and Simon Brand.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Friday evening from 6-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street, West on Saturday, November 18 at 11AM with Pastor Kevin teBrake officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Stratford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Ron and Pam Brand
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of “Aunt” Betty. Our sincere condolences.
Donna Barlett
Marilyn and Liz, so sorry to hear about your mom. Fondly remember her as a hard working woman who always had time for a hug and a warm smile. Deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Luc, Katrien & Matthias Vanpoecke-Bossuyt
Our deepest condolences. Although Canada was a far way we always felt connected with our Aunt Betsy and her family. That is way we feel this loss as well even from the other site of the Ocean, she such was a fine person. When I see the pictures on this site, the good memories come back of the, too few, times we met her.
Marilyn and Liz we pray that God may embrace ,and your families, in comfort during this difficult time.
Luc, Katrien & Matthias
Anthony and Christine Samuel
Our prayers and blessings are with your family at this time
Julia (Brand) Reid
Liz, Marilyn, Jim and families,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Tante Betty. Our sincerest condolences.
Julia (Brand) & Darrin Reid
Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade
Sorry to learn of Betty’s passing.
She would come to my parents store and get her stamps and I would see her at the villa years later.
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Wim and Sarie Luteijn
Dag beste familie,
We hebben erg weinig contact gehad. Maar dat neemt niet weg dat het heengaan van jullie moeder, mijn zus, ons allen raakt. Gecondoleerd met dit heengaan. Mijn herinneringen aan mijn zus blijven voor mij en voor jullie. Ik wens jullie sterkte bij alle herinneringen en de begrafenis. We wensen je de troost van de Heer God.
Wim and Sarie Luteijn.
Dear family,
We had very little contact with each other. Still we are touched by the passing away of your mother, my sister. We sympathize with this departure. The memories will stay with me and with you. I wish you strength while remembering your mother and for the burial. May the Lord help uouir and comfort you.
Wim and Sarie Luteijn
Jacob, Elly, Steven, Ineke & Marleen Luteijn with husbands and kids.
In name of my parents, my sisters and myself, I want to express our deepest sympathy to you all over the loss of your mom, mom in law, grandma, sister, …
It is never easy to see loved ones pass away, but sometimes it’s comforting knowing that person can finally rest in peace.
May God give all of you the comfort and peace that you seek and may tante Betsy’s soul rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Steven
Marc Vanpoecke
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your (great/grand) mother and our aunt Betsy. We will remember her as strong, loving, smiling member of our family.
Marc and Magda Vanpoecke-Luyten, Jasper, Sander, Karlien and Jasper, Hannes.
Joyce and Joe Harris
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Luteijn Arnold
Dear Elisabeth, Marilyn and family
Sincere condolences with the death of your mama. We wish you all a lot of strength in this difficult period. May you find the courage and the strength to process this together. Life is not always as we want, but we must be grateful for the time we have been given. Much support from uncle David, Ludwine and Arnold
Luteijn David
Ik wens jullie veel sterkte met verlies van jullie geliefde moeder en ook voor de kleinkinderen
Ik weet wat het is om een geliefde te verliezen
Oom David
Luteijn Arnold
Dear Lisbeth, Marilyn and family
Sincere condolences with the death of your mama. We wish you all a lot of strength in this difficult period. May you find the courage and the strength to process this together. Life is not always as we want, but we must be grateful for the time we have been given. Much support from uncle David, Ludwine and Arnold
Kendra Craig
My sincere sympathies to the Brand family during the passing of Betty. I enjoyed getting to know her at the Villa.