Betty King
1920-2021
Mrs. Betty (Heydenreich) King
(1920-2021)
Mrs. Betty (Heydenreich) King, of North Head, Grand Manan NB,
passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Grand Manan Nursing home,
Grand Manan, NB. She was100.
Born in Glasgow,
Scotland, the daughter of Claude and Jean (Gray) Heydenreich, she
emigrated with her family to Montreal at age three. She worked as a
bookkeeper and stenographer prior to her marriage in 1946 to Russell
Mannion. In Montreal she was an active member of St. Ignatius Anglican
Church. Betty and Russell later retired to Eldon, Prince Edward Island
where they lived for many years.
In 2011
Betty moved to Grand Manan where she enjoyed her friends at church,
Tidal Threads needlework group and the Senior Citizens group. The
family would like to thank all the people who adopted her as their
mother and friend. Special thanks to Kindred Home Care and the staff
at the Grand Manan Nursing Home.
Betty is
survived by daughters, Claudia Mannion, Parrsboro, NS, and Pamela
(Ronald) Cronk, North Head, Grand Manan, NB, grandsons Ian Cronk
(Susie Rideout) of Saint John, NB, and Patrick Cronk (Ashley Harris)
North Head, Grand Manan, NB; two great grandchildren, Ryker and
Kollyns. Betty was predeceased by husband Russell Mannion in 1989, and
Alex King 2014; grandson Benjamin Cronk 2019, and brother George
Heydenreich.
There will be a celebration of
Betty’s life at a later date, when family can gather.
Interment will take place in the Cherry Valley Cemetery, Vernon
Bridge, PE at that date. For those who wish, a donation in
Betty’s memory can be made to the charity of the
donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells
Funeral Home Inc., 1199
Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of
sympathy may also be sent to www.ells.ca or
(506)662-3116.
19202021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Betty King 19202021..
Décès pour la Ville: Grand Manan, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick