SHIRLEY GRACE BETTS

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SHIRLEY GRACE BETTS Peacefully on the evening of March 18, 2015, with family by her side, our loving mother Shirley left us. She is reunited with her beloved husband Gord, son Randy, and brother Arnie, leaving an empty space in the lives of her family. Left to cherish her memory are her brother Ron (Penny); sister-in-law Audrey (Arnie); children Nancy (Marc), Jeff (Karen), Ken, and Chris; daughter-in-law Jo; grandchildren Ashley (Kelly), Stephen, Colin, Jason, and Ethan, several nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends who will share in memories of her smile, her laugh and her wit. On January 3, 1932, in Verdun, QC, mom came into this world, the first of three children born to Emily and Albert Perrett. It was in Verdun, while attending school, that Mom met Gord, the love of her life. In 1954, the pair married and would spend the next 44 years together. By 1972 when they established their home in Winnipeg, after a brief time in Saskatoon, the family had grown by five. It was here that Mom took a brand new house and turned it into a loving home where anyone was always welcome. After settling in Winnipeg Mom began selling Avon and joined a bridge club, through which she met some very dear friends. In her youth Mom participated in hockey, basketball, bowling and other sports, a love which she passed down to her children, whose games she enjoyed watching. Mom had many interests, often doing several at once - from crosswords to jigsaw puzzles, reading to embroidery. She was never without a project on the go: sewing clothing and Halloween costumes; knitting treasured afghans, sweaters, and toques. She would often go out of her way to create or find patterns that reflected our various likes, personalities, and interests. Even with all this on the go and working at Eatons she always found time to get out and enjoy a night or two of Bingo. Mom had many roles and jobs throughout her life, but the most important and satisfying to her was creating a warm and loving home for her husband and their children. Mom was never happier than when everyone was together telling stories, pulling pranks, and laughing. Rest peacefully mom. Know that you are loved and missed. In keeping with Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Mar 24, 2015

SHIRLEY GRACE BETTS It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Shirley Grace Betts on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 83 years. In keeping with Shirley's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. A longer obituary will follow in Tuesday's edition. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086
Publish Date: Mar 23, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 24, 2015