It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Betty Lenore (Dobbs) Leitch on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 of Lucan at the age of 88. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters Valerie J. Fandrick (Donald Laferte) of Alberta, and Lorie I. Dekok (Harvey Dekok) of Listowel. Predeceased by a special little daughter Kimberly Ann Marie Leitch (September 7, 1960 – August 9, 1970). Proud grandmother of Philip (Brandi) Fandrick, Crystal Fandrick (Kevin Pittman); Andrew Dekok (Sarah Meulendyk), and Blake Dekok and great-grandmother of Triton, Lincoln Fandrick; Owen, and Kinsley Pittman. Dear sister-in-law of Marjorie Leitch, Alice Hales, and Joan Leitch. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her loving husband Lawrence Edward (James) Leitch (1999), her cherished companion John R. Hodgins (2016), her parents Walter and Lillie (Hodgins) Dobbs, her sister Margaret Jean Harrison and her husband LaVern Harrison, son-in-law Archie Fandrick, parents-in-law Wilfred and Irene Leitch, brothers and sisters-in-law; Harold and Jean Leitch, Gerry and Theresa Leitch, Marie and Cecil Lewis, Jack Leitch, George Leitch, Don and Dorothy Leitch, Lyle Leitch, Carl Leitch, and George Hales.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Saturday, February 25th from 11 – 12:30, where the funeral service will be held at 1 PM with Rev. Matthew Martin officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
For those unable to attend in person, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to Diabetes Canada, Canadian Dog Guides for the Blind or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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Joy
Harvey, Lori, Andrew and Blake,
So very sorry to hear about your Mother/Grandmother’s passing. I have many memories of chatting with her at the Lucan Arena when she came to watch the boys play. What a lovely lady. She will be terribly missed I know.
Keeping you in our prayers,
The Beattie family
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Valerie Lorie and Families
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s asking. Our families friendship goes back many years.Cherish the great memories and fun times
David Revington
Val, Lorie and family. I am sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and a great neighbor…always a friendly smile and sense of humor. Please accept my condolences. David Revington.
Gerry and Tanny Vanderhoek
Valerie, Lorie, and families,
Thinking of you at this sad time. Your mom will be greatly missed.
Gerry and Tanny
Patti Smith
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Betty. Our deepest condolences go out to Betty’s family. May she rest in peace.
Todd, Patti, Megan and Katie Smith
Gary and Linda Hayter
Valerie Lori and Family. Gary and I are so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very hard time. She was a great lady.
Doris Watts
My deepest Sympathy to Betty’s family. She truly was an amazing lady. Thank you so much for sharing her with me. It was a great privilege to be able to drive John to dialysis and meet the two of them. I am sorry that I didn’t get to Listowel to see Betty but my thoughts were there. Take care and stay safe.
Joan & Dave Goddard
Lorie, Harvey and family
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a great person. She will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Sending hugs.
Gord and Wendy Moir
Valerie, Lorie and family. So sorry for your loss. Condolences to you all. Thoughts and prayers are you. Gord and Wendy Moir
Jane (Straatman) Van Bilsen
Betty’s Family
I remember many play dates with Lori and Kim in our younger years. We lived two houses over. There were always popsicles and cookies and your mom was so very kind!! My sincerest condolences to you all.
Jeany Willfong
Lorie, Valerie and family
Betty was such a big part of our family. We will miss her!
Love to you all! ❤
Jana Froats
Dear Lorie and family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Betty. She was a lovely woman, a great conversationalist, had a great sense of humor and I loved the times I spent with her. Wishing you comfort in the memories.
Todd and Jana Froats
Catharine McKenna
Lorie, Valerie and families, Jack and I will miss Betty very much.Although our physical visits came to an end because of health issues, our phone visits excited until almost the very end. I have such great memories of the fun that Marg, Betty and I had as kids. As we age, those memories become so wonderful, I hope that they sustain you in your time of grief. Sorry we can’t be with you in person .,but Jack just came home from hospital yesterday.All our love. Jack and Catharine
barry leitch
Barry and Cheryl Leitch
Valerie&Lorie and family, our heartfelt condolences. Aunt Betty will be truly missed.
VERN THOMSON
My sincere condolences to Betty’s family. It was a privilege to work with Betty at the Lucan BMO.
I have many good memories of this kind and helpful lady.
Les & Helen (Marrinan) McAuslan
Val, Lorie and families
Our most sincere sympathy to you at this time on the loss of Betty. I have many very fond memories of time spent in your home in Lucan. Always a fun visit! Betty had a great sense of humour and a wonderful laugh to accompany it. May her spirit live on in her family and the many, many memories of time spent together sustain each of you in the days ahead.
Tracy Harrison
Lorie and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.
Hold on to the wonderful memories and laughter shared each and every day.
Thinking of you all
Tracy
Diane Park
Valerie, Lori and family
So very sorry to hear of Aunt Betty’s passing. Glad to have had some interesting and colourful phone chats with her recently. I am and will be thinking of you all in the days to come. R.I.P. Aunt Betty
Ray and Diane
Beth Delion
Lorie, Harvey, Andrew & Blake,
I am so sorry for your loss. Betty was a lovely lady. I enjoyed spending time with her at the farm this past summer. Treasure all the good memories you were fortunate to have made with her.
Beth
Arnold and Sharon Sadler
Valerie, Lorie and families
Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time!
Trevor and Sherry
Lorie, Harvey, Andrew and Blake
So Sorry to hear of Bettys passing. A beautiful lady with a kind heart and always a great conversation to be had with a laugh or two. rest peacefully Betty
Denise Capitano (nee O'Brien)
Valerie, Lorie & family,
Sending my deepest condolences to you at this sad and difficult time. May it be of some small comfort to know that others are thinking about you and understand what you are going through.
Cherish your memories!
Denise
Cindy and TOM Parkin
Sending our condolences for aunt Betty, it was so nice to see her in the summer.
Alice Hales
Valerie, Lorie and families,
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a great sister-in-law. I will cherish our family get togethers we had and all the fun and laughter we shared. She was a great lady and will be truly missed.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Aunt Alice
Vicky O'Brien
Valerie, Lorie & Families,
So sorry to hear about Betty. Last time we talked was a couple of years ago in the grocery store. I always enjoyed out chats. Please know that I am thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.
Vicky O’Brien
Gary & Donna
Valerie, Lorie and families
Our sincere condolences on Aunt Betty’s passing. Cherish the good times and memories.
Evelyn DURNIN
Our sincere sympathy.
Bob and Nancy Rushton
Betty was a lovely person and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Our sincere condolences.
arlene and scott thomson family
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing she was a great lady, I love talking to her at the Bank
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Lori,Harvey, Valerie and Families
Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother Betty. Cherish your many wonderful memories.
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Alex and Debbie Hyde
To Betty’s family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Betty. She was such a dear soul and good neighbour. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Our sympathy to you all. God Bless.
Larry Lewis
Valerie, Lori and extended family. It is with great sadness that Aunt Betty has passed. We extend our condolences at this time of sadness and may she rest in peace with uncle Jim.
Larry and Lynda
Joan McFalls
Val, Lorie and families,
My sincere condolences in the passing of Aunt Betty.
I will always cherish the memories with the times spent in Lucan for summer vacations and the visits we had with her in Listowel. She will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May she Rest In Peace. ❤️
Cousin Joanie and family
phyllis
My sincere Condolences to Bettys Family . I remember her well when I also worked in the Bank in Clinton and Exeter. She was beautiful person inside and out. Cherish your Memories.
Phylls Edwards
Joyce Sovereign .
To all Betty’s Family
Sorry to hear about your Mother, Mother in law and Grandmother’s death
Sending my sympathy to each one of her family.
May God comfort you all.
Mark and Brenda Meulendyks
Lorie, Harvey, Andrew and Blake
We are so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Sarah always commented about Betty’s entertaining stories and Andrew always spoke of deep affection for his Grandma. Cherish your memories of her and keep her close in your hearts. Thinking of you all.
Mark and Brenda Meulendyks
Sue Heffernan
Lori, Harvey & Family,
So Sorry to here of your Mom’s, Grandma’s passing, she wont be in pain now. I got to know Betty while doing her hair for a year or so until she went to live with you Lori, she had a real opinion on how she wanted her hair done and didn’t want a different style.💕 RIP Betty
My Deepest Sympathy,
Sue
Craig Webber
Dear Lorie, Harvey, Valerie & Families
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom & Grandma, she will be missed. We had the pleasure of meeting & getting to know her just a little. Indeed a lucky Grandma to be surrounded by her family & extended family.
Our sincere sympathy
Janice & Craig
Doug Haskett
So very sorry to hear about Betty. She was an awesome lady who will be missed dearly by all.
Edith and Don Lewis &family
Betty’s family
Sorry to see that Betty has passed.
I’m sure she was a wonderful person like her Mother.
Your Grandmother was a wonderful friend of my parents Joe and Margaret Carter.
Your Grandmother looked after my boys many times.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Linda & Bill Godwin
So sorry to hear of Aunt Betty’s passing . So glad we got to see her this past summer.
Elizabeth Revington Durance
Val, Lorie and families,
I am so very saddened to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Cherish your wonderful memories of a beautiful, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Reunited with Jim and her precious Kimberly. She is now at peace.
Ross McLeod
A very special lady has passed. I still have pleasant memories of her and of Lillie as well. My condolences.
Margaret Prout
Valerie, Lorie and and families
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to all of you in the passing of Betty. Since
I grew up in Lucan, I have known Betty & Jim and most of the Leitch family for many
years. It was always a pleasure to have a visit with Betty, as she was always interested as we reminisced about our families.
Lori Stevenson
Valerie, Lorie and families,
I was so sorry to hear that Betty had passed. She was always so kind and was one of my Mom’s dearest friends.
Keep all those wonderful memories close.
My thoughts are with you.
Lori and Andrew Stevenson
Bryan Patterson
Val, Don, Phil, and Crystal
We would like to express pur deepest sympathy over the passing of your mother, grandmother. May Bette rest in peace!
Love from Cousins Bryan Patterson, and mother Judy (Ross) Muzylowsky
Don & Elvy Urbshott
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but very near,
Still missed, still loved and very dear.
Marrinan & Andrews family
Dear Val and Lorie and families
We were saddened to hear of your mom, grandma passing.
We have many fond memories of Betty while visiting at your house on Richmond St in Lucan over the years.
Sending our love and prayers to all of you. We will miss her, but know she is free of pain and suffering now.
Hugs to all.
Joyce Marrinan and family
Deb and Rob Andrews
Joanne Hodgins
Valerie, Lorie and families,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
I got to know Betty quite well when she was with my Uncle John. He was a lucky man to have had her support in his final years. She was a spirited and strong woman who I enjoyed spending time with.
Wishing you all my sincere sympathy in this difficult time.
Joanne Hodgins
Heather Hodgson
Lorie, Valerie & families. SO very sorry for your loss. Betty was a lovely soul. She is never gone. She lives on in you and your families. Her grandchildren which she was proud of. We offer our thoughts, prayers and love and hope they comfort you in the days ahead. ❤️ Heather, Bill & family. XO
Linda Upcott nee Hodgins
Sorry to hear the news. She had a very good life.
Kelly Hack
Lorie, Harvey and Family,
Sending our condolences to you and your Family for the loss of your Mom. I remember Betty when she worked at BMO for many years. . She always had a beautiful smile and was so kind. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott and Kelly Hack
Karen Parsons Rupert
Dear Val, Lori and families. So sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. Remember all the great times you all had and may the memories warm your hearts. She always had a sparkle in her eyes and a smile for everyone. Rest In Peace!!
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to all Betty’s loved ones. We will never forget Betty’s kindness given to my Mom while she was taking dialysis.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Wanda Reynolds
To Betty’s Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I use to do foot care for Betty when she was in her home. I enjoyed the visits and wondered where she went every time I drove by her house on my way to London.
Wanda Reynolds
Kim
Lorie, Harvey and family,
Thinking of you all during this sad time. Cherish the memories.
I enjoyed my time painting at your place and entertaining your Mom with the clock striking on the hour and half hour, and my phrase I would say, her giggle. She will be missed by many.
Take Care,
Kim
Penney Eastabrook
Lorie ,Harvey and families
Sorry to hear about your mom passing. Thinking of you. Cherish your memories. Hugs. Penney and Dan Eastabrook
Paul Revington
To Val, Lorie, and families, I extend my deepest condolence on hearing of Betty’s passing. She was a friend, neighbour and lovely person who will be missed.
Diane O'Shea
What a lovely lady! Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Diane and Mike O’Shea
Sheila Butchart
Lorie, Valerie and extended family my condolences to you all with your loss.
Betty was a client in 1968 at my Beauty Salon, time of back combing and the French Twist looked good on her , always a smile and gentleness about her.
R.I.P Betty
Mike & Cathy Stead
Lorie, Harvey & families
We are so sorry to hear of your Moms passing! Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Cherish all your memories & the many good times that you shared. Sending our thoughts, love & big hugs!
Love
Cathy & Mike Stead & Rose Siddall
Bev Dayman
Lori, Harvey, Andrew and Blake and the entire family,
My sincerest condolences to you all. Please know you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time. You mother was such a beautiful person-always friendly and smiling. I have a few memories of her when Andrew was a baby and I was sitting for you guys at their house on hwy 4. Even after selling that house-to this day, it’s still Betty Leitch’s house when I drive by or have to landmark to someone I know. Losing someone you love is difficult, think of all the memories you have of your Mom…. I am sure she found comfort being with Jim once again.
All my love to you guys 💕
Judy Pitt
Valerie and Lorie and families.
So sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing.
RIP Betty
Judy, Jamie and Carol Ann Pitt
Judy Pitt
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing!
She was a great lady.
Judy, Jamie & Carol Ann Pitt
Brenda (McFalls )Channer
To Valerie and Lorie and families:
My deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences. Aunt Betty will be sadly missed. I have fond memories of the holidays I spent at your home when I was young. I also enjoyed the years I worked with Aunt Betty at the Bank in Lucan. I will truly miss her.
Brenda
Alex Westman
My sincere condolences to the Lietch family.
Joanne
Betty was an absolutely lovely human being and will be missed by many
May She Rest in Peace
Gary & Geraldine Parsons
Valerie, Lorie and family,
We were sad to hear that Betty had passed. We remember her as a very friendly and entertaining woman. We have missed her company in Lucan and will continue to do so. We have many memories and heard many stories praising Betty through the Dobbs family.
Lila Foster
Lori and Family sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Lila Foster and Family
Brenda and Fred Smith
So sorry to hear about your loss
Bette was a sweet lady always keep the good memories close to your heart
She will be missed by all Big Hug
Joyce Garrett
Harv & Lorie, Andrew, Blake
So very sorry to read of your Mother/Grandma’s passing
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Cherish all the memories, hugs
Bill & Joyce
CINDY FISHER BAILEY
Lorie, Harvey and family
Betty was a gem of a lady – I always loved talking with her. She will be truly missed
May she rest in peace.
Tom and Cindy
Rosann Pritchard
Lorie and Harvey
Andrew, Blake.
Sorry for your loss.
Thinking of yous.
Rosann Pritchard
Michelle Schon
Lorie, Harvey, Andrew Blake and families. Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Betty was such a sweet lady and such a wonderful neighbour for many years. Brian, Michelle, Tyler and Trevor Schon