(August 3, 1945 – March 13, 2019) - It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Betty Peterson with family by her side while at Maison McCulloch Hospice in Sudbury. She has joined her husband and her forever love Vyrn. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Kerry Peterson (Mike) and her son Cory Peterson. Beloved Grams of Randalyn, Savanna (Bill), Michael (Tia), Jesse and Tracy (Keith). Treasured Great Grams to Paris, Minisha, Kaia, Aurora, Damian, Zoey and Jasmine. Loving sister of Peter, Paul, Michael, Robert and Woody. She was an aunt and a friend to many.
Betty was an active community member volunteering her time with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch #189 in Blind River, the Lions Club, the Eastern Star and the Cadets. In 2012 she was the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal given for outstanding community services.
The family wants to thank the nurses and doctors at Maison MuCulloch Hospice as well as the staff at Share Care and the Northeast Cancer Treatment Centre. The family appreciates donations to The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #189 in Blind River or to the Northern Cancer Foundation at www.ncfsudbury.com
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #189 in Blind River on Saturday, March 23, 2019 beginning at 12:00 pm until time of service at 2:00 pm. The Reverend Roberta Wilson-Garrett officiating. Luncheon to follow services.
Members of the Blind River Lions Club are requested to assemble at the Legion on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm for a memorial service for the late Lion Elizabeth “Betty” Peterson.
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #189 are requested to assemble at the Legion on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 2:15 pm for a memorial service for their late Comrade Elizabeth “Betty” Peterson.
Arrangements entrusted to Menard Funeral Home.