Theriault, Yvonne Elizabeth “Betty”, age 74 of
Antigonish passed away on May 12, 2022, in St. Martha’s
Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Mount Stewart, PEI, she was the daughter of the late
Francis and Elizabeth “Libby” (Laybolt)
French.
Betty was loved by all and a staple in the Maryvale
community, spending 25 years on the 4 Valleys Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary. Betty loved bingo, bluegrass festivals, and was
happiest when she was surrounded by friends and family. Working at the
R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home allowed her to enjoy what she loved doing
most, taking care of everyone. Betty’s heart
belonged to her grandchildren, they were everything to her.
She also loved knitting hats and mitts for babies and donating them to
the many children’s hospital units in Nova
Scotia.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Arthur;
children, Sheila (Greg) MacDonnell, Dartmouth, Kevin (April),
Antigonish; Nancy (Robert) Sheehan, Merigomish; Angie (Lloyd) Lynch,
Ketch Harbour; and Matthew (Kimberly), Antigonish; grandchildren,
Andrew, Mallory, Laura, Olivia, Daniel, KristyAnn, Rebecca, Tyler,
Rebecca, Samuel, Abigail, Bria, and Cohen and one great grandchild,
Rachel. Betty is survived by brothers William (Marion) and
Charles (Sheila), both of Prince Edward Island.
Predeceased by son, Alfred; brothers Leonard, James, Ross,
Francis, and David; and sisters, Pearl and Mary.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be
held Saturday, May 21st, at 10:00am in St.
Mary’s Church, Maryvale, Reverend Andrew Boyd
presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery.
In Memoriam, donations to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
Foundation are greatly appreciated. Special thanks to St.
Martha’s Regional Hospital for the ongoing care and support
they have provided over the years, Betty had grown close to many of
the nurses and doctors who always made sure she had the best
care. Also, great appreciation to Dr. Cudmore who went above
and beyond as her family physician, our family is truly
grateful.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry
Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Yvonne Elizabeth Betty Theriault 1947 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia