Elizabeth “Betty” Whittington

Died: July 9, 2018 | Place: Victoria Hospital, London

Obituary

WHITTINGTON, Elizabeth Marie (Haskell)…
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Monday, July 9, 2018, Elizabeth “Betty” Whittington of London, Ontario, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Glenn (1990). Cherished mother of Debra and Frank Rastin of Belmont, Nancy and Rick Killby of St. Catharines, and Mary-Liz and Joe Whalls of London. Predeceased by her daughter Susan (2006). Special Grandma to 11 grandchildren and their spouses, and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear sister to Donna McRitchie, Patricia Noftle, and Ruth Demaiter. Predeceased by her sister Isabelle Flight and brother Lloyd Haskell. She will also be forever remembered and missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Betty worked for Bell Canada for over 40 years. Following her retirement, Betty enjoyed many years of playing bridge with her friends. The family would like to thank the many teams at Victoria Hospital that cared for her with such compassion and kindness over the past 3 weeks. Family and friends will be received at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11 am at the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L8. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany Memorial Fund or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

14 Comments

  1. Susan HInnegan July 10, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.

  2. Patricia Powell July 10, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    Dear Nancy & family: so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  3. Donna Montanaro July 10, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    Mary Liz….so sorry for your loss … thinking of you and your family …cherish all the memories…

  4. Debbie Sempf July 10, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    Nancy, Rick and family. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.

  5. Deb Pfeiffer July 10, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    Mary Liz, Joe, Laura and Jackson – Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  6. Joasia, John, and Everett Bell July 10, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    Sending love and prayers your way from the East Coast. Thinking of you all and wishing you a comforting time together as you remember and celebrate the amazing legacy Grandma has left in all of you.

  7. Cathy McMahon-Sunstrum July 11, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Our deepest condolences Mary Liz to you and to all of your family. May your wonderful memories bring you smiles and peace.

  8. Mel & Debbie. Oxford July 11, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. A lovely lady. Although not in touch a lot in the last couple of years, we have many happy memories of good times with Glen & Betty’.

  9. Barbara Firth July 11, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    I was so sorry to read of Betty’s passing.We worked together for many years at Bell Canada.We knew everything about each others family and enjoyed that so much.I’m sure her Butter Tarts will be greatly missed.My Best Wishes to all of her girls and their families.

  10. Gary Cousins July 11, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    I’m sad to learn of Betty’s death. I played bridge with her every Wed. at North London Optimist Centre. She was an interesting conversationalist and shared life experiences. As a choir member I was interested in her stories of her family members who sang with the Amabile Singers and their travels to other countries. Betty was an excellent bridge player and (from her telling) a superb baker a well. She was amused by kin who raided her freezer for sweets such as butter tarts. Betty will be missed -and remembered. Gary

  11. Candy Marston July 11, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    My deepest condolences to all family & friends of Betty. I will definitely miss seeing her around the church after 40+ yrs of knowing her. Will also certainly miss her wonderful sense of humour, her wisdom, and the many wise crack remarks she so often came out with. Thinking of all of you & keeping you in my prayers.

  12. Janet Frayle July 11, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    Mary Liz and family. I have very fond memories of Betty during the time we worked together at Bell. Lots of fun, a very nice lady. So sorry for your loss.

  13. Michelle (Rhyno) Squire July 13, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    Debbie, Nancy, Mary Liz and family, I’m very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I hope that your memories and the comfort and love of the family and friends surrounding you will help as you transition through this difficult time.
    Michelle (Rhyno) Squire

  14. Dawn Sanders July 16, 2018 at 11:08 am

    Mary Liz….so sorry for your loss … thinking of you and your family …

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