Betty (Mary Elizabeth) Hart

November 2, 1939 - January 1, 2021

Funeral Details: To Be Held at a Later Date

Betty (Mary Elizabeth) passed peacefully on January 1st at RVH in Barrie after a short period in hospital.

Betty was a kind, compassionate, fun loving and enthusiastic lady. She was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a good friend to many.  She was always caring for family and friends. Betty would go out of her way to ensure others needs were met, a truly giving soul. Her laugh was contagious, her smile filled a room, and her loving spirit touched those around her.

Betty was born in Thessalon and met her husband Bill, when she moved in across the street from him in Weston. They fell in love and married soon after, she was just eighteen, he was twenty-one. They shared 63 wonderful years of marriage together.  Betty had three brothers – Glenn (Margaret), Robert (Fay) and Don (Val).   Betty and Bill had three children, Linda (Mike), Scott (Karen) and Warren. She had 3 grandchildren, Jason, Benn and Taylor, and two great grandchildren Camryn and Ellie. Her nephews included Bruce, Ron, Ian, Jim, Ricky, and nieces Allison, Bev and other loved family members.

She treasured her friendships and loved getting together with family and friends, as well as attending events - Allendale Senior Centre, Irish Club, Red Hats, Probus to name some. She enjoyed playing darts, carpet bowling and any activity that was socially oriented.  A coffee and long chat with family or friends were her favourite past time.

Betty’s health became an issue just four weeks ago, and we are shocked that she is no longer with us. We believe her journey has taken her to be with her son Warren, mother, brothers, family and friends who have left before her.

Betty will be tremendously missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. She has left many wonderful memories, smiles, laughs and stories to fondly share.

We would love for you to share your memories of Betty on www.peacefultransition.ca.

A celebration of life will take place at a later time.

CONDOLENCES

17 Condolences
  • Gayle Little
    Posted on: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Reply

    I am still shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of this wonderful lady. The Hart family and the Little family were neighbours for many years on Farley Crescent. Many good times were shared. Betty introduced me to parsnips, and I have always remembered that. Many summer afternoons were spent in their basement with Linda and I sharing game after game of Monopoly to keep cool. Everyone was always welcome in their home! Sending lots of love, hugs and prayers to Bill, Linda, Scott, Karen and Jay. May you all find peace with this new reality. I am sure there have been some loud parties in heaven since Betty arrived!!!

  • Shawna Ross
    Posted on: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Reply

    My condolences to your lovely family at this time for the loss of your matriarch who loved everyone in such a loyal way. She will be missed and tears will be shed to lose such a mom. Shawna and Bill

  • Sandy Duncan
    Posted on: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Reply

    Dear Linda, it’s been incredible to watch you honour your lovely Mom not just in her passing but throughout her life. To witness such a devoted daughter is inspiring. My condolences to You, Jay & Your Dad. I trust your Mom & Warren will guide you from Heaven. xx

  • Tammy Ferguson
    Posted on: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Reply

    Aunt Betty spread sparkle, joy, humour, kindness, constant fun and laughter to every one lucky enough to have known and been loved by her… although we did not get to see her as much as we would have liked We can feel our loss deeply. We take consolation that right now she has my Dad Big Jimmer, Oochie, Warren, Faye, Grandpa and sadly to many more to mention. Laughing their butts off and getting into trouble

  • Gracie Davidson
    Posted on: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Reply

    I have been very lucky to have Betty and Bill as dear friends. We met at the 55+ center. Betty’s laugh, kindness and wonderful spirit will be sorely missed by many. I miss her emails every morning. At darts our teams waited till Betty got there before we would start to play. She always lifted our spirits. Bill my heart is with you and your family.

  • Don & Dagmar Sellers
    Posted on: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Reply

    Betty was a wonderful lady, who was always full of enthusiasm for everything she did. She will be missed.
    Our condolences to Bill and family.

  • Nancy Ferguson
    Posted on: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Reply

    Betty was a wonderful, loving and fun lady.
    Her laugh was infectious and always made everyone around her happy .
    We had so many fun times with Betty and Bill and have so many wonderful memories.
    Betty was one of a kind and will be sadly missed by all of us who knew and loved her.

  • Gary and Sue Smith
    Posted on: Thursday, January 7, 2021 Reply

    We have had the good fortune of being Bill, Betty and Warrens neighbors for many many years, what a pleasure that has been for us to know the Hart family.
    Everything has already been said about BETTY a wonderful person her laughter and good humor brightened up everyone’s day around her .
    My entire family is deeply saddened to her of her sudden passing , Betty will be greatly missed by all.
    Bill , Linda , Scott, Jason The Fergusons and Harts families our condolences.

  • Bruce Butler
    Posted on: Thursday, January 7, 2021 Reply

    Betty was a wonderful friend, she was always full of the enjoyment of the moment. My Betty introduced me toher many years ago. They met at Sears. I always looked forward to the Sears retirees lunch. She will be sorely missed .

    My condolences to Bill and the family.

  • Lorna Metzger
    Posted on: Thursday, January 7, 2021 Reply

    My heart is saddened with the loss of my dear friend, Betty. It still seems unbelievable that she is no longer with us.
    We were in the same classes in Hughes Public School in Toronto and I have such good memories from those years. Over the years we lost contact.
    In the early 80’s I decided to search for school friends with the plan to bring us together for Reunions. I’m so glad I was successful in doing that and it was wonderful to reconnect with Betty and to get to know her dear husband, Bill. They attended most of the 15 reunions I planned and we stayed in touch throughout the years on line, telephone and lunch/coffee times.
    My heart goes out to Bill and all the family as they are now walking a grief journey. May God comfort each one in their loss and may wonderful memories add joy to their days when they are missing her.
    I’m so thankful for our friendship. Betty will be missed but not forgotten.

  • Elsa
    Posted on: Friday, January 8, 2021 Reply

    Oh Betty ! The killer bees we called you and your bunch at the cove and stacked restaurant! I can see your beautiful contagious smile right now! We had many many laughs while I served you and your husband and friends! You are an amazing woman ! Rip . We will miss you so much ❤️

  • Nancy Ferguson
    Posted on: Friday, January 8, 2021 Reply

    When you remember Betty, you think of how much fun she was, her contagious laugh, her kindness and most of all her love for Family and Friends.
    Betty will be missed by all of us that were lucky enough to know her.
    My condolences to Bill, Linda, Jason and Scott and family.

    Nancy Ferguson

  • Sharon/Lorne McMann
    Posted on: Friday, January 8, 2021 Reply

    We had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Betty through Probus and The Irish Club . A very classy lady indeed, always upbeat, smiling, welcoming to everyone she met. Missed always but never forgotten Betty….your warm inviting smile and spirit remain in all who knew you💕

  • Doug Ferguson
    Posted on: Monday, January 11, 2021 Reply

    I will always remember my Aunt Betty for her kind and generous spirit. I will always remember her voice because she spoke to me with interest and authenticity since my childhood. She was always interested in what I was doing and then later the members of my family. Aunt Betty was one of the kindest natured people I have ever known. Annie and I are saddened by her sudden passing and will miss her dearly.

    Our heart felt condolences to Uncle Bill, Linda, Scott, the grandsons and great-grand kids.

    Doug and Annie

  • Glenn Ferguson
    Posted on: Friday, February 5, 2021 Reply

    Even though Betty was my cousin, we actually met only once when she and Bill came to visit us n the Soo on their honeymoon. I always heard great stories about her and I wish to offer my sincere condolences to Bill and the rest of her family.

  • Virginia Roach
    Posted on: Sunday, February 28, 2021 Reply

    Betty was my cousin, enjoyed her emails, always regretted I was never able to make it to family reunions even though she did invite me.
    My condolences to all of the family.

  • SHELAGH ROSE FAA
    Posted on: Saturday, August 7, 2021 Reply

    BETTY LOU IS WHAT I KNEW HER AS WAS JUST A BUNDLE OF FUN………..WE WERE NEIGHBOURS AS CHILDREN AND KEPT IN TOUCH OVER THE YEARS……………….SHE HAD A LOVELY VOICE AND WAS QUITE AN ARTIST…………….WE HAD GREAT FUN PLAYING TRICKS ON OUR NEIGHBOURS, PLAYING GAMES,CHATTING WHILE WE DID THE DISHED………….BEFORE SHE COULD COME OUT TO PLAY………….WE LEARNED TO DANCE TOGETHER…..TO THE TENNESSEE WALTZ AND WE LAUGHED ABOUT IT THROUGHT OUT THE LONG YEARS ON E-MAIL AND ON THE TELEPHONE…………….I ADMIRED AND RESPECTED HER AND MY HEART WAS HEAVY WHEN I LEARNED OF HER DEATH ………………..SHE AND I SHARED OUR INTERESTS AND CHATTED ABOUT HER CHILDREN………………………..HER COUSIN RALPH MARRIED MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR LOIS CANFIELD……….NOT TOO MANY YEARS AGO SHE HOSTED A DINNER PARTY WHEN THEM ATTENDING AS WELL AS MARYJANE ANOTHER NEIGHBOUR…………HOW DELIGHTFUL IT WAS TO HAVE BILL AND HER HOST THIS SURPRISE PARTY FOR ME. I HAVE …FOR MANY YEARS HAD A PICTURE OF MJ, ELAINE WILSON AND MYSELF ALONG WITH BETTY LOU ON MY WALL………….ALWAYS THINKING OF WHAT A GREAT GAL SHE WAS……………..SO FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL………KIND, CARING AND THOUGHTFUL. THE LAST CARD SHE SENT ME I KEPT………………UNKNOWLINGLY,………..THAT IT WOULD HER LAST………………..MISS YOU BETTY LOU.

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