It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth (Betty)
Margaret Talbot announce her death on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at
the age of 80. Born on May 9, 1941, she was the daughter of
the late James Frederick and Ella Beth (Morehouse) Haynes of Canso,
Nova Scotia.
As a young woman, Betty taught school in Upper White Head
from 1957-1958 and then attended the NS Normal College in Truro from
1958-1959. During her time in Truro, she worked at
Robertson’s Candy. It’s no surprise that
Robertson’s Satin Mix remained one of her Christmas time
favourites. After completing her teacher training, she
taught grades 7-9 in Canso until 1962.
While living in Canso, Betty met her loving husband of 59
years, Louis Talbot. As a newly married couple in 1962,
Betty and Lou moved to Port Hawkesbury, where they raised their two
sons Derrick (Annamarie) and Darren (Pam). Betty taught
school full time from 1962-1964 and then worked as a substitute
teacher for 30 more years. In her later years, Betty became
the proud grandmother of Caleb (Erika) and Charity and
great-grandmother to Ronni Mae.
Betty will be fondly remembered for her great love of
crafting. She spent countless hours making exquisite crafts
to sell at local shops and craft shows as well as to cruise ship
passengers at the Joan Harris Cruise Pavilion in Sydney, Nova
Scotia. Thousands of her famous ribbon balls adorn the
Christmas trees of folks from all around the world.
In addition to crafting, Betty loved playing cards.
Many laughs were shared around the kitchen table as cards were dealt
and the ding-a-ling dish filled with dimes. Betty was a
skilled card player, so it was quite a thrill to win a game against
her.
Throughout her life, Betty was an avid bird watcher, and she
contributed annually to the Nova Scotia bird count. She also
enjoyed singing in the choir, gardening, fishing, sewing, collecting
stamps and coins, doing word puzzles, and watching tennis and nature
shows.
In addition to her husband and children, Betty is survived by
her brother, Dewey (Corbeil, Ontario); sister, Joyce Williams (Havre
Boucher, Nova Scotia); brothers-in-law, Bruce Hendsbee and Herb Talbot
(Barb); sisters-in-law, Eileen Haynes, Geneve Richard-Haynes, and
Phyllis (Talbot) Ehler (Arnold Hendsbee), as well as many nieces and
nephews. Betty was predeceased by her twin, Rosa Ella (died
in infancy May 12, 1941); brothers, Albert (died in infancy), James,
Fred, and Thornton; sisters, Nancy Reynolds and Phyllis Hendsbee;
brothers-in-law Arnold Reynolds and Reginald Williams; and
sister-in-law Marlene Haynes.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at
Strait Richmond Hospital for the exceptional care they
provided.
A private graveside service will be held at a later
date. Donations may be made in Betty’s name to the
Fourth Hill Cemetery (Canso, Nova Scotia) or Hope for
Wildlife. Condolences to the family may be shared by
visiting www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Margaret Talbot 1941 2021..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Canso, Province: Nova Scotia