Passed away at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital with her family by her side on September 20, 2021 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of John Coleman for 37 years and the late Donald Seymour. Cherished mother of Cheryl and Paul Kruse, Stephen and Sandy Seymour, Bill and Lynn Seymour, and Robin and Darlene Seymour. Adored grandma of 8 and great nana of 6. Sister of Murial Davidson, Phyllis and Laverne Pembleton, and Keith and Connie Patterson. Sister-in-law of Joan Cleave, Allen Coleman, Arlene Knowles, and Barbara Farquhar. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Larry Seymour, sister Donna Shuttleworth, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law Norm Davidson, Don Coleman, Margaret Scott and parents Bert and Gladys (Parker) Patterson.
Betty grew up in Camlachie, ON and attended high school nearby at Forest High School. Following secondary school, she went to Business College in London, ON. Using her knowledge Betty worked at the Seaforth Hospital as the accountant for 32 years and finished her career there. Betty was very involved in the community throughout the years and joined many clubs including the Red Hats, and Seaforth Lionesses. In her free time Betty enjoyed camping at Shelter Valley and made many long-time friends over the years. She also enjoyed knitting, bowling and spending time with friends. Betty will be fondly remembered for kindness to others and positive outlook on life.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital and Goderich Place Retirement Residence for the exceptional care and compassion they showed to Betty over the years.
A private family funeral service will take place on Monday, September 27th at Haskett Funeral Homes, Seaforth. Interment Harpurhey Cemetery.
Donations to the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Pam & Graham Nesbitt
John, Cheryl and Paul, Robin and your families, sending our most sincere sympathy in the loss of a wonderful lady. May your memories comfort you.
Graham and Pam
Leo and Sharon Medd
John, and all of Betty’s family, sincere condolences for your loss of a very special lady, Betty was like a angel, it was a pleasure to know her. Hold onto all the special times you had. Our thoughts and prayers to all.
Donna and Harry Arts
Our deepest sympathies to you Cheryl and Paul and to your entire family during this sad time. Your Mom will be missed by many.
Brian Barry & Brenda Wilkinson
Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship and may Betty’s memories comfort you.
Betty was a wonderful person.
Brian and Karen MacDonald
Our sincere sympathy to you at this sad time.
Robert Hiusser
From the time we were kids and threw the years Betty would always greet me with a smile and a hello. Ahe was a great lady. My sympathy to all of the family
phyllis J Edwards
My deepest sympathy to Bettys family. I enjoyed her company at our Red Hat activities and aqua water arobics.
Marg and Bruce Lamont
Dunc and the whole family. So sorry for your loss. Betty was a wonderful friend. She will be missed.
Marilyn and Brian Williams
Our deepest condolences to Betty’s family. We had the pleasure of meeting Betty and many of the Seymour family and hearing of their family gatherings. Our daughter-in-law Kasey (Seymour) Williams always spoke highly of Gramma Betty and the fun family get togethers. Our sincere sympathy in your loss and God bless to all. 🤗
Helen Garrick
I have many good memories of Betty from times we spent together. My condolences to all the Coleman and Seymour family’s. Rest In Peace. Helen Garrick
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
We are sincerely sorry to hear of Betty’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you John
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Jon Ginn
John and Betty’s family
Mickey and I send our sympathy on the passing of Betty. We always enjoyed their company at Shelter Valley. RIP Betty.
Perry and Barb Broome
Sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. Always a smile and a friendly greeting.
Rose McMaster
John & Family
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Lots of good times when we worked at Seaforth Hospital. My sincere condolences to everyone. Rest In Peace Betty.
Peter&Elsie Willems
John Cheryl and Paul and all the family. Our condolences to the loss of a great lady .Know her for many years. She will be missed by many.
Tim KRUSE
Cheryl, Paul and Family
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Betty. I always remember her smile and mild manner. We know you will miss her dearly.
Thinking of you all,
Tim and Jill
Donna Hardie
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a lovely lady and I have many memories of doing aqua aerobics classes with her and also enjoying Red Hat activities together. My deepest sympathy.
Larry and Dianne McGrath
John, and the Seymour and Coleman families. So sorry to learn of Betty’s passing and we express our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you.
Jason Bourne
John and Family,
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. My sincere condolences to the family.
Gord & Deb Phillips
John and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time
Cherish all the fond memories.
Carolanne Doig
Cheryl and Paul and family and especially to John, my sincere condolences.
Anne Boshart
Sorry to read of Betty’s passing..
Betty and I worked at Seaforth Hospital and I have many good memories of our time there and social times together..
Anne and Paul Boshsrt
Kathy Smith
John and Betty’s Family.
We are sorry to hear of Betty’s passing you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy from Mark & Kathy Smith.
Hugo Menheere
Sorry for your loss John , May she rest in peace.
Hugo Menhere.
R&J AgriServices
From all of us at RJ AgriServices we give our condolences to Robin, Darlene and the whole family. All of us here knew how wonderful a woman Betty was as Robin always spoke very highly of her. Rest easy Betty.
Jake, Kevin, Mark, Martin, James and Nancy
Barb Flanagan Le Souder
Sorry for your loss Cheryl Paul and family.
Thinking of you All.
Kay and Stan Mailloux
Our deepest sympathies too John and all her family. Betty was a lovely lady and I enjoyed working at C4th hospital, for many years with her. Rest In Peace. Kay and Stan,
Mary Boyle
John , and families My sincere condolences in the passing of Betty
Pauline Linton
Rest In Peace Betty…..One of my most vivid memories of Betty was her working at the Seaforth Hospital. When I started there ( a few moons ago) she was on her game and knew that place inside and out. Quite frankly I was more than a little scared of her! As the years went by, I got to know her only to find she was a gentle and kind soul! Glad I had the chance to get to know her better…..Deepest sympathy to her family. Now you have an angel who will be watching over you!
Richard and Mary Verberne
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your families at this sad time.
Lois McLlwain
John & Betty’s Family
So sorry to read of Betty’s passing. We worked together in the office at Seaforth Hospital & truly enjoyed our friendship there & since. Every time we met, we always would reminisce about the time spent there. She was a great person.
Our sincere sympathy to you all. RIP Betty.
Lois & Ken McLlwain
ken and marg caldwell
John and all Betty’s Family: We send our sincere sympathy to all of you in the passing of a friendly lady. She was always a delight whenever we had a gathering of John’s cousins. She will be missed by many.
Terry & Connie Trotter
Dear John and family.
We are so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and I know she will be missed. I have so many memories of the fun we had at Thursday night bowling. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear John and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Marg Beard
Dear Cheryl and everyone in the Seymour/Coleman families
I am so sorry to hear of you mother’s passing Cheryl.
I send my warmest and deepest sympathies to you all.
Marg Sills Beard
Jacquie Mohr
My deepest sympathies John and family. Betty was a true sweetheart. Jocquie
Shanna & Greg Core
We are so sorry for your loss John. Betty was a kind and generous person. I had the pleasure of working with Betty at the hospital and loved every minute of it. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Linda and Jerry Allin
Heartfelt condolences John and to all of Betty’s Family. She was such a lovely lady. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her. Rest In Peace Betty ❤️
Carlyle and Penny Meikle
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our sympathy to the family.
Lorraine Noakes
Deepest sympathy to John and the Coleman family, and to the Seymour family. Betty was real Doll♥️
Bill and Marlene Holman
John, Cheryl, Paul and family, so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She will be missed.
Gayle Hoffman
So sorry for your loss.Betty was a wonderful person.Rest in peace Betty
Diana Little
I am so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful women. She always had a smile on her face. My sincere Condolences to you John and her families❤ Rest in peace Betty.
Sheila Feeney
My Deepest Sympathy to all of Betty’s Family.I am so sorry to hear of her passing.I had the pleasure of working at the Hospital when Betty worked there and have many fond memories of her. She always had a smile and a kind word. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
James Thompson
Sending our sincere condolences to John,and Betty’s children and grandchildren and the Coleman family. Betty was a warm and lovely person and will be remembered fondly and with a smile.
James and Brenda Thompson
Joan Bettles
John and family. Sorry for your loss and condolences to all families. Betty was a great gal . Joan Bettles
heather mcmichael
We’re so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Cheryl..our condolences to your entire family.
Shelli Berlet-Barlow
My deepest sympathies to John and all of Betty’s family. I fondly remember Betty at the Ball Diamond supporting her husband coaching us and the team Bait n Tackle. She was quietly elegant. Always had a smile and a giggle for whatever shenanigans our team got up too.
Rest in Peace dear Betty.
Shelli Berlet-Barlow
Right Field, Bait n Tackle
George Kruse
Cheryl, Paul and family.
Betty was a wonderful lady. Always ready to laugh and have fun. We alway enjoyed spending time with her at family gatherings. We know how much you will miss her. Sending hugs.
George and Kim
Anne dayman
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I had been thinking of her. I very much enjoyed our visits and chats. I will miss her❤
Pat Johnston
John and Betty’s family
We were very saddened to read of Betty’s passing, thinking of you at this sad time. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories that you have of her.
Pat Johnston & Bob Desjardins
Ladies Bait & Tackle Slowpitch
Mary Barnes
Dear John, the Seymour, Patterson and Coleman Families:
Deepest sympathy on the loss of Betty. Keep your memories close now and in the days to come.
Rest In Peace Betty.
Mary & Jim
Bob & Donna Gibbings
Our deepest sympathy, John & family
Valerie Miller
Hugs to you Cheryl…our Mom’s were great friends…she will be missed..
Tom and Bonnie Johmston
John and family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Betty was a very valued client and friend and I always looked forward to our visits. Betty and I always talked about our knitting /crocheting project and I enjoyed sitting with her as she help me figure out what I did wrong. I will miss our chats . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Bonnie Johnston
Marie little
So sorry to hear of Bettys passing. She was such a great lady and am sure she has left many good memories to cherish.
Bob and Barb Watson
Sorry for your loss
michael meidinger
so sorry for your loss Betty will be sorely missed
Trent and Deb Ward
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this sad time.
Gary Bedard
So sorry for your loss.
Always had a good time with Betty, she would always come through in one of our epic dart tournaments at the trailer.
Cindy L Voss
Cheryl, Paul and Family,
Sending our deepfelt condolences for the loss of your Mother.
Hoping you cherish all your memories forever.
Love Kenn and Cindy
Marion Maddock
Please except my sincere condolences on the passing of this Lovely Lady.
I have many fond memories.
Marion Maddock
Piet and Rose
To all the family, our condolences. Kyle, Danielle and family, we know how often you spoke so proudly of your Grandmother, Rose remembers Betty from her earlier days @ the hospital, and I , as a client. Always a calming woman who had many that looked up to her. So sorry for your loss. Piet and Rose Loomans.
Jamie and Barb Caldwell
Cheryl, Paul and family, so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Jamie and Barb Caldwell
Cheryl, Paul and family, so sorry for your loss!
George & Joyce Vivian
John & Family: We are very sorry for the passing of Betty. Our memories of Betty go back to the days when the cousins spent time chatting over a meal. Treasure your memories.
Joan Cleave
I am truly saddened at the loss of my “second””sister.
Thank you Betty, for being part of our Coleman family. My heartfelt sympathies to John, Cheryl, Bill, Stephen, Robin and all of your extended families. She is gone, but never forgotten…..and alway in our hearts…Rest peacefully Betty.
Joan
Anne Gallant
My deepest condolences to John and his family at this time of great sorrow. May your fond memories keep you comfortable during this difficult time.
Judy Gilson and Mark Faust
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies.
Susan McAllister
I have many many great memories of Betty. So sorry for your loss. Susan McAllister
Cindy Davidson
Condolences to the family… I always enjoyed visiting with aunt Betty.
Pat Taylor
John, Joan and families. I am very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I always enjoyed our Tuesday Tune visits in Seaforth. May she rest in peace.
Helen Southgate & Brian Oldfield
Dear Cheryl, Paul & family, John and Seymour family, sending sincere sympathy in the loss of Betty. May wonderful memories help ease your sorrow at this difficult time.
Peter & Anne Knittle & Loretta Zettell
John and Family, We were so very sad to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a lovely woman and we have fond memories of our years together at Shelter Valley and more recently our many chats at Goderich Place. We hold you in our hearts.
Cheryl Landry
I will miss you Dearly Betty. My Angel on Earth. I’m so Thankful for knowing her all these years.
Condolences to John and and the kids and Grandkids. God Bless Betty. Rest well with our Heavenly Father 🙏💞