OIive passed peacefuIIy at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI on Sunday, JuIy 23, 2017. Born in HuIIett Township on May 3, 1920, OIive May BettIes of Seaforth was in her 98th year.
BeIoved wife of the Iate Kennith H. BettIes. Ioving mother of Gary Cub BettIes of Seaforth and his friend Joanne Hickey of BIyth, and mother-in-Iaw of Iorraine BettIes and her friend CharIes Campbell, both of Stratford. Cherished Grandma of Pam Andersen (Darran), MichaeI BettIes (Ann), JiII BettIes, Ken BettIes (Karyn), JuIie Iadd (BiII Van Ninhuys), Great-Grandma of TyIer (Kim), NicoIe (Iandon), Iauren (BIake), Darrah, McKinIey, Cameron, Kristy, Hannah, Vanessa, Denver, and Great-Great-Grandma of McKenzie and Tripp. AIso survived by her brother-in-Iaw, Gordon BettIes (HeIen) of SaImon Arm, BC, as well as her many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband Kennith (1969), son PauI (2006), daughter-in-Iaw Barbara (1998), parents Robert and Irene (ne Rlley) GrimoIdby, and her sibIings-in-Iaw IsobeI Meredith (William) and Robert BettIes (ellinor).
OIive was a charted member of the Seaforth Iegion Iadies AuxiIiary. She was a dedicated voIunteer to the branch, as well as her community.
Cremation has taken pIace and memoriaI visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Monday, JuIy 31st from 7-9 p.m., and wiII continue on Tuesday, August 1st from 10 a.m. untiI the time of OIives ceIebration of Iife service at 11 a.m. Interment wiII take pIace in MaitIand Bank Cemetery foIIowed by a reception at the Seaforth Iegion, Branch 156.
In Iieu of fIowers, memoriaI donations to the Seaforth Iegion Branch 156, Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation wouId be appreciated. OnIine condoIences can be made by visiting OIives memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Harvey and Yvonne Hoggart
To the Bettles family, Our deepest sympathies.
She was a wonderful lady. She made the best beef barley soup.
Leo and Sharon Medd
Gary and family, sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom and Grandma, she was a great lady, always spoke with such sincerity, concerned for all, our thoughts and prayers to you all. God Bless
john holland
Sorry to hear about your mother. I remember going out to your farm and your mom and dad doing the chores! Regards, John!
Maureen and Merv Agar
Our thoughts are with all of Olive&&single&&s family and friends. She was a wonderful lady and Grandma Ann Agar and Olive had so many fun times together. Memories like these help all of us as we say goodbye. Sorry we were away and could not be with you at this time.
Brian & Helen Oldfield
Sending sincere sympathy to the Bettles family at this sad time of loss. Olive will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Ken & Helma Wright
Cub & family, Our deepest condolences on Olives&&single&&s passing, she was a lovely lady!
Brian & Christie Little
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Bettles family. Please know you are in our thoughts. Olive was a lovely woman and will be missed by so many.
Gerry and Kathy Cooper
To Cub and family – Sending our condolences. Olive was a special lady who will be missed by her family and friends.
Chris & Marlane Andersen
A Great lady will be missed but remembered fondly.
Debbie,Kevin,Bennewies,Rene,Nicole Dupuis
To Pam, Mike, Jill, our sincere condolences to all of you on your loss of such a special lady. Olive will be remembered by everyone who met her. She will be missed by the entire community.
Maureen Wildfong
Gary & the Bettles Family
Our community has lost one of the finest ladies and shall be never forgotten. All the great memories one lady has made throughout her years has had a great impact on so many. Olive will never be forgotten.
Deb & Gord Phillips
Gary ,Mike ,Jill Pam ;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Cherish those great memories .
Marilyn Govier & Family
Our sincere condolences to the family of Olive. She was a wonderful woman to know. We can remember so many times she shared with her friend Lois. They were true best friends. Olive gave me her shortbread cookie recipe quite a few years ago. Christmas time is a delight when I bake those cookies. A true treat. Blessing to the Bettles family.
Paul &Joanne Matthews
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Gary your mother was a great lady. She always had time for anyone. She will be greatly missed.
Pam and chuck haney
Cub our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Remembering all the great times in Winthrop with you Paul olive and ken and the Powell
Your mom was truly special.
Linda Traquair
Mike, Ann & Darrah,
How blessed were you to have Grandma B. in your lives?
Sending our condolences to the Bettles clan and a special kiss & hug for Darrah. XO
Uncle Jerry, Aunt Linda & family
Ken & Deb Janmaat
Cub and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Olive was a remarkable lady, she will be missed by everyone who knew her.
John Munro & Rose Burgess
Our sincere sympathy Cub and Bettles family. Olive was a tremendous lady in so many ways. Along with being a very good friend to my Mom. They sure had some great times together as Legion auxiliary members.All the bus trips were memories never to be forgotten for them. Maybe Olive and Ella are on a bus trip now. John and Rose
Dan and Ann McMillan
To Cub and all the Family:
So sorry to hear about Olive&&single&&s passing. She was an amazing person who lived life well. We sure hope someone has inherited her recipe book, especially those tarts and date squares.
Hang onto all the great memories!
Dan and Ann
Ann and Mac Bolton
Our sincere sympathy to the Bettles family.
Ken and Olive were an important part of Mac&&single&&s youth in particular with the Winthrop Football Club. Ken drove us to games before we could drive ourselves.
Olive was one of the friendliest people we knew and enjoyed brief meeting over the many years.
Sadly the old order passes.
Ann and Mac.
Sharon Dalton
My thoughts and prayers are with Olive&&single&&s family. She was a wonderful person, always full of life. She will be greatly missed by all.
Jim and Kathy Stephenson
Cub and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Olive&&single&&s passing. She was a wonderful woman who loved her family and found joy in her daily life. We have enjoyed hearing D&&single&&s stories about her Grandma “B”. A long life lived well.
Jim and Kathy
Carolanne Doig
To Cub and all the family, I am so sorry to hear this news. What a long and great life and always with a smile. My mom loved working with Olive at the Legion and the bus trips and all the other fun. I almost felt Olive would “live forever”. My sincere sympathy to you all.
Faye Elliott (Little)
My sympathy to you Cub and Families.
Your Mom was quite a trooper!
Joyce Doig
To “Cub” and the Beetles family: So very sorry to hear of Olive&&single&&s passing. She was a friend to many and I always enjoyed our chats on main street. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Doig
Sandy and Judy Lamont
Cub and family, our heartfelt sympathy. She was such a nice lady.
Bill & Connie Devereaux
Our deepest prayers and sympathy are with you and your family at this sad time.
RAY TAYLOR
our deepest sympathy Cub and your family,,she was one of the best,,remembering those days years ago she will always remain in my thoughts,,never forgotten thats for sure,, Mitt,,
Cheryl Talbot
MY thoughts and prayers are with you Gary and family. she was a very special lady and I had many cups of tea with her and interesting chats. I will miss her.
Peggy Govier Colclough
Sending hugs to the family on the passing of one very special lady. She was a true friend to my mom. We have very fond memories of Olive and my mom especially on our date nights at the Legion. May she rest in peace. Love Larry and Peggy
Dianne and Wayne Drake
We are so sorry to hear of Olive&&single&&s passing. She was such a kind loving person. We will miss her dearly. Our deepest sympathy to the Bettles family.
Jim and Agnes Scarrow
Gary and family..So sorry to hear of Olive&&single&&s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Betty Glew
Cub I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom She always had time for a chat with Jim and myself . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time Betty Glew and Families
Jim and Gene Baynham
So very sorry to hear about Olive. What a wonderful person who loved her family dearly…Our deepest sympathy to her family
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Gary and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Joanne Sans
Cub, my deepest sympathy to you and all the Bettle&&single&&s family.
bob and barb watson
condolences yo you and your family cub
Marie and Neil McGavin
To Olive`s family, We send our sincere sympathy to everyone. We have always appreciated Olive`s steady and quiet ways. Also, we now have another angel with Paul to send good weather to the Sept. International Plowing Match. That weather committee is so important! Thinking of you at this time. Marie and Neil
Liz Rohfritsch
My Condolences Jill and families