At the Exeter Villa on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 of Exeter and formerly of Crediton in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late James (Jim) Laye (1995). Dear mother of Bob and Barb Laye of Exeter, Larry and Karen Laye of London, Mary Laye and Eugene Becker of Dashwood, and Mark and Sharon Laye of Crediton.Dear grandmother of Rianne and Brian, Vannesa and Cam, Alicia and Charlie; Mandy and Mel, Luke and Pam and Larry Jr.; Mark Jr. and Becky, Corey and Haley and Zakery. Great-grandmother of Mackenzie, Danica, Maaike, Roscoe, Luke, Samantha, David, Canon, Keira, Mason and Kurtis. Dear sister of Doris (Dodi) Edwards of Exeter. Predeceased by her son Terry, brother Alvin Sims, sister-in-law Helen Sims, brother-in-law Jim Edwards, parents Elizabeth and Samuel Jobe Sims and her friend Russel Clark.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 11 AM with Pastor Scott Stein officiating.
Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donation to the Exeter Villa or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
LAYE: Betty (Sims) of Exeter formerly of Crediton
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Lloyd and June Cooper
Our deepest sympathy to the Laye family, she was a lovely person always had a smile. Thinking of you all.
Dan Heywood
Sorry to hear of your loss.I trust the good memories will fill your hearts in time. Dan
Joan & Dave Goddard
To Bob, Barb and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Bonnie Haist
So sorry to hear the passing of your Mom.. She will be miss by everyone… Thoughts and prayers are with you all…. Sorry I just found out on Sunday of her passing and I would have been there for sure…
Bev Dayman
Mark, Becky and Kurtis,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bev Dayman
Bob, Sharon Pavkeje & family,
Our condolences to your family on the passing of your Mom & Grandma…thinking of you!
Sheila & Brian Dinney and Family
Sincere sympathy to the Laye family on the loss your mother. Betty was a very kind warm lady who would always take the time to say hello to you no matter where u ran into her. She will be truly missed.
Mary Burton
To all of you, I want to say how much Betty and Jim were respected and loved in those early days at Stephen Central.
There will always be a warm place in my memories for them.
Dale Grant
To the Laye Family;
“What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.”
Betty was a great lady always smiling and making you feel like one of the family. May she now rest in peace beside Mr. Jim.
chuck and phyllis collett and family
Sorry to hear of Betty,s passing. She is one lady that i will never forget.She was a very kind person and always had a way of putting a smile on your face..I have know her all my life . may she rest in peace in a better place. Bless the family that is left to mourn.
Kendra Craig
My sincere sympathy to the entire Laye family. Betty was a great lady and will be missed by many. May all of your wonderful memories help you through this sad time.
Gord and Joanne Hardy
To the Laye family:
Deepest sympathy in your loss. She will certainly be missed by all.
Carol Jongsma
Larry & Karen, Larry Jr, Luke & Mandy & families
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Now free to fly with the other angels.
Tony, Lorraine, Jessica and Alyssa
Our deepest condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
doug and noreen smith&family
we are sending our deepest sympathy on the loss of a dear loved one.may your fondness memory guide you through your loss.it never fixes the loss just keep the memories going with every happy memory
Al and Heather Beattie
To all the Laye family–our sincere condolences. Your Mom / Gramma /GreatGraamma was an inspiration and a testament to family. Her spirit will live on, in all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Doug and Sharon Kyle
To Bob and Barb, Vanessa and Cam and your families,
We extend our sincere sympathy to all of you at this time. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Doug, Sharon and Sarah Kyle
Collins Family
To Mark, Sharon & Family –
We wish to express our sympathy in the passing of your mom.
We had many great conversations with Betty, and it was a delight every time we saw each other.
She is one bright star that will always shine and will be missed dearly.
Take care and cherish your memories.
Dave, Blanche, Brenda, Kevin, Linda & Rob
Brian Taylor
To Betty’s Family.
So sorry to hear of your loss .Betty was a great lady and I enjoyed our many years of being neighbours and friends . My thoughts go out to the entire family at this difficult time
Wendy Sullivan
Sincere sympathy in the loss of Betty. Tammy mentioned that she was quite sick but it is still so sad to hear of her passing. She was always a thoughtful, considerate person and her smile and good nature will be truly missed.
Gerry and Kathy Cooper
We are grateful for the friendship shared between Betty and Mum. They sure loved their “Timmy runs”! Even when Betty was no longer able to talk, there were always smiles and kisses when they were together!
Gerald, Cheryl, Todd & Keegan Sims
Bob & Barb, Larry & Karen, Mary & Eugene & Mark & Sharon & families:
Our hearts are very heavy today, as we share the great loss of your Mother and our wonderful “special” Aunt. We looked forward to our yearly summer visits with her just as much as we know she enjoyed our visits. Although we cannot be there with you all, we have reminisced with each of you as we delighted in the picture list you shared with us on the obituary site. So many treasured memories do we all hold…….
Our LOVE and PRAYERS to EACH of you.
Gerald, Cheryl, Todd & Keegan Sims – Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Tammbrey Graham (Zak's worker)
To the Laye family.
My deepest condolences to all of you.
I know that Zak really enjoyed spending some time with Grandma at the wedding, recently. It is those memories, the warm, the funny, the family gatherings or those special private moments that will help you get through these difficult times. I pray for peace and comfort for each of you.
Vera Armstrong
Bob and the Laye family; Thinking of you at this time of loss. May all the special memories bring comfort during this difficult time
Darren Rau
Mark
Sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you and your family.
Joanne and Dean McKnight
Bob and Barb and family, our sympathy to you . Betty was a great lady, always had a big smile and full of fun. We have lots of good memories of times with her. These memories will get you through the hard times as you remember the past time with her.Our prayers are of you today.
Joanne and Dean
Joanne and Dean McKnight
Bob and Barb and family, our sympathy to you . Betty was a great lady, always had a big smile and full of fun. We have lots of good memories of times with her. These memories will get you through the hard times as you remember the past time with her.Our prayers are of you today.
Larry & Deb Clarke
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Betty was always so happy and cheerful to be around. We are sorry that we will not be able to pay our respects in person as I (Larry) have just gone through knee replacement surgery and am not able to travel. Our thoughts are with your entire family today. Larry & Deb, Wyoming, ON
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy to Betty’s family at this sad time. Betty was a beautiful lady and always so friendly to everyone. Her family were so very important to her and appreciated the love and support they all give to their Mom and Gramma. We had many a laugh, good game of cards and meals together. Betty and Russell visited
Branson with us and a trip we will always remember of the fun
times together.
Thinking of each one of you in your great loss.
Sherrie(Stade) Edwards
To Betty’s family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Betty! She was a great lady, always a hug when you met up with her and also a great smile. My thoughts and prayers are will you all, at this difficult time.
Wanda Gramola
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Connie Hodgins
To Mark and Sharon Laye and Family.
Sincere sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers with everyone at this time of loss.
Connie and Family
Joyce
Terry and Jean O'Rourke
To Betty’s Family,
Jean and I are presently out of the country (Ethiopia) and we are very sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Laye.Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Our sincere condolences to each of you of Betty’s family, on her passing. She was our neighbour here on the Goshen for many years. Always enjoyed visiting with her. She will certainly be missed by all. May your many happy memories be a comfort to you always.
Bob & Grace Clarke , Belle River On.
Bob and family , we are so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing . She was a fine lady with every ones best interest at heart . She will be truly missed , but her memories will live on forever in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ! Bob & Grace
Judy Johnson & Irene Finkbeiner
To Betty’s family:
Saddened to hear of your loss…Betty had such a great sense of humour and enjoyed life so much…we know you must have so many memories that will give you comfort as you through this difficult time.
Irene Finkbeiner & Judy (Finkbeiner) Johnson
nancy and hans brand
to the LAYE family our thoughts are with you all at this sad time …
Missy & Glenn Pfaff and family
The Laye Family,
Our sincere condolences to you all. Mark and I were just chatting about Betty the other day so I was so shocked to hear the news. She was such a great lady, a wonderful friend, mother and grandmother. Please know that we are thinking of all of you at this most difficult time.
Al & Vickie Harvey
To the Laye cousins,
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. We thought the world of this sweet lady.
I always got a great hug from her and she always stopped to chat.
Sympathy to all. hugs as well
Vickie and Al Harvey Jr
Mike & JoAnne Pickering
Dear Laye family so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. It doesn’t matter the age we all miss our parents when their time comes to leave us. I so remember your mom with that great smile of hers and the hug and kiss she would give every time you would see her. She was a wonderful lady and I am sure you will all miss her very much. Keep you memories of the great times close to your heart to help you get though this sad time. Mike and Jo
Ron and Jane Batenchuk
Bob and Barb
Bob,we were so very sorry to hear that your Mother had passed away. We had the pleasure of meeting her when she visited the Soo some time ago. We are thinking about you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
With a hug, Jane and Ron Batenchuk (Sault Ste. Marie)
Peggy Wilkinson
Bob & Family:
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time….
Peggy Wilkinson
Jessie Shanks
The Laye Family:
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time…
Jessie Shanks ( old neighbor)
Lois & Irv. Armstrong
To BobAnd the Laye Family. We are sorry to hear of Betty’sdeath our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Lois & Irv.
Ed & Marie Nethercott
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Harv & Evelyn VIncent
To Betty’s family,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Betty was a wonderful lady and will be missed. Praying that God will grant peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Michael and Barbara Soldan
Years ago if we were at a dance or reception she would come up behind me and put her hands over my eyes but it was an easy guess who it was. She was so much fun , a dance together, a visit with her and Jim(Gino to me) a few laughs until the next time we saw them. Betty was fun loving and a wonderful person .I am sorry for your loss Laye Family. I will always have memories of fun times ,thinking of you all , hoping your memories will bring a smile and help you in a difficult time