Parcourez la nécrologie de Murray Douglas Betts September 8 1936
July 4 2025 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles
Betts; Murray Douglas
Murray of Flesherton in his 89th year was called home by our Lord and Saviour on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Brightshores Health System, Markdale. Beloved husband of 67 years to Phyllis(nee Tennant). Loving father of Gary(Kim), Leonard, Scott(Tanya), Mary Jean(Darryl) Verbeek and the late Brian(survived by his wife Crystal). Cherished by grandchildren Melissa(Nathan) Hingston, Elizabeth(Roger) Parsons, Amanda(Matt) Nevills, Mitch, Stirling, Brooke(Todd) Beecroft, Kyle Betts, Trent, Tori and Travis Verbeek and great grandchildren. Dear brother of Ioan(Elmer) Shortt and Bob(Audrey).
Murray was born September 8, 1936 in Flesherton to Cecil and Winetta Betts. He was born and raised on the farm and it became his life passion. He met and married the love of his life February 15, 1958 and together they raised their five beautiful children. Community was everything to Murray, serving Artemesia Township for 31 years as councillor for 2 years, Deputy Reeve for 4 years and Reeve for 25 years, as well as 23 various other committees within those years of politics. He was a Director for A.C.R.O., and served 6 years on the Niagara Escarpment Commission(N.E.C.) , representing Grey County. He was awarded citizen of the year for Artemesia in 1994 and was an avid member of his local church community. He will be missed by many, but his contribution to our community will be remembered.
The family will receive friends at Fawcett Funeral Cremation Reception in Flesherton, on Monday from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral service from Gentle Shepherd Community Church, Eugenia on Tuesday at 11:00am. Interment Salem Cemetery, Eugenia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Online donations and condolences at www.fawcettfuneralhome.ca
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September 8 1936
July 4 2025
Décès pour la Ville:FLESHERTON, Province: Ontario
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