BETTY JANE SAELENS
MAY 23, 1941– JANUARY 15, 2021
Betty Jane Saelens (nee McGraw), in her 80th year, of Tillsonburg, Ontario, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, succumbing to COVID 19. Betty was born on May 23, 1941 on the Aundeck Omni Kaning reservation on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Predeceased by her loving husband Harry Saelens (2015), parents Stanley and Veronica McGraw and her brothers-in-law Bob Cranney and Rollie Bebamash. Survived by her children, Bob (Jenny) McGraw, Victor King, JoyAnne (Tony) Estey, Richard (Theresa) Saelens, Steve (Cindy) Saelens and Terry (Sue) Saelens. Her siblings, Gladys King, Joan Cranney, Irvin McGraw, Gordon McCraw, Fred (Karen) McGraw, Kathy Bebamash, Beverly (Bruce) Wilson, Audrey (John) Stone, Vernon (Shauna) McGraw. Her legacy will live on through numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Betty grew up on the Aundeck Omni Kaning reserve, moving to Tillsonburg in 1965 where she lived for the remainder of her years. She was past president of the Ladies Auxiliary – 153 Varnavair Legion in Tillsonburg. Betty was a lover of yard sales and welcomed people into her home to view and purchase her antiques. She loved Elvis, jewelry, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and listening to music (especially live music at Maple Manor). Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, a private service will be held at a later date before an inurnment at the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations payable by cheque to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society and may be made by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-5221) who have been entrusted with the arrangements. Personal condolences and favourite memories can be shared at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Betty Jane Saelens McGraw Friday January 15th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Tillsonburg, Province: Ontario