Betts, David Ronald, 72 of East Canaan passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 1,2021. Born in England on February 12,1949, he was a son to the late Ronald and Doris (Young) Betts. David owned and operated a transport business in England before moving to Canada in 1990. He continued in the automotive industry while living in Nova Scotia, initially in the Halifax area and lastly working at Tusket Toyota. David enjoyed playing cricket and rugby, and shared a love of golf with his wife. David loved the outdoors, gardening, hunting, and working on his property. He was a huge fan of the English Premier Football League, especially when his favored team Tottenham was playing.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca (d’Entremont); daughters, Vickie (Darren) MacClinton, Teignmouth Devon; Claire Hepple, Brantham; stepson, Terence (Danielle) Connelly, Fredericton; grandchildren, Chloe, Troy, Sophie, and Daniel; step grandchildren, Elsarose, and Adeline; sisters, Dawn (Terry) Meade, Kelverton Es; Denise (Ray) Perrin, Braintree Es.
Cremation has taken place under the care of Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. There will a private celebration of life held Friday, July 16, 2021, at 2pm which can be viewed live on the Sweeny’s Funeral Home website. Deacon Bruce Hubbard officiating. Burial to follow in the Tusket Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Gilles Boudreau Cancer Help Fund or the Diabetes Association of Nova Scotia. Family flowers only.
The Family would like to take a moment to send a special thank you to all the medical staff who cared for him, in particular Dr. L. Gillis, Dr. C. Murphy, Dr. R. Muise and Dr. E. Lasher, who made his final days more bearable. Online condolences may be sent to sweenysfh@eastlink.ca, or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net.
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Thursday July 1st 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Ronald Betts Thursday July 1st 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: YARMOUTH, Province: Nova Scotia