Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Spear
1937-2017
It is with profound sadness and hope in the Resurrection that
the family announces the death of Mary Elizabeth “Betty”
Spear on June 15, 2017, following a period of failing health. Betty
died at home surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 9,
1937, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (McLaughlin) and Harry
Ketchum.
Betty found many ways to express her creativity as a
hairdresser, homemaker and seamstress, including making wedding and
bridesmaid dresses for her daughter’s weddings. Over the
years, each grandchild was given something homemade by
“Nan”. Love and care for family was always her primary
focus. Love of hockey followed closely behind.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Charles
Spear, and their six children: daughters, Lori (Kevin) Clynick, Gina
(Earle) Burrows, Carla (John) Olive and Angie (Dana) Sprague; and
sons, Gerald (Claudette) Spear and Geoffrey (Heather) Spear. She is
lovingly remembered by grandchildren: Justine, Kirstie, Nicholas,
Emily, Jason, Matthew, Ryan, Christopher, Harrison, Reid, Gregory,
Elizabeth, Alicia and Lauren, and one great-granddaughter Emile. Also
left to cherish her memory is her sister, Sister Rose Ketchum of
Saskatoon, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and
friends.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her five sisters
and six brothers: sisters, Peggy, Eileen, Joan and infants Catherine
and Helen; and brothers, infant Willard, George, Bob, Raymond, Harry
“Tiny” and Leonard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). Visitation will be held on
Sunday, June 18, 2017 from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 31 Gondola Point
Rd., Rothesay, NB on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Interment will
take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to extend a special thanks of
appreciation to Betty’s caregivers Lucy, Connie and
Christine.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the
Parkinson’s Society or Stay-Strong Oncology Exercise
Program.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Elizabeth Betty Spear – 1937-2017.source

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