Passed away peacefully at Wellington Terrace in Fergus on Nov 30, 2024 at the age of 93.

Born in Owen Sound to Mary (Vance) and Joseph Fyvie. Predeceased by her devoted husband, Willard W. Saunders (2013). Loving mother of David (Mary) Saunders, Suzanne Saunders (Wayne Kuhn) and the late Gail (Terry) Davis. Cherished grandmother to Scott Reid, Michael Reid (Laura Poole), Jason Reid, Mark Davis (Samantha Isley), Cole Saunders and Kyle Saunders. Special great-grandmother to Linnaea, Arlan, Ella and Jack. Dear sister of Doris (late Paul) Patton and the late Douglas Fyvie. Sister-in-law to Willard’s late siblings: Violet (Alex) Caudle,  Rose (Gordon) Rydall, Irene (Ivan) McClure, Fred (Myrtle) Saunders, Marguerite (Albert) Bowes, Frank (Ruby) Saunders, Grace (Howard) King, Kay (Mac) Gower and Ed (Eleanor) Saunders. Deeply missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Betty’s lifelong passion was singing and her songs were sunshine to us all. She taught us to “love each other” and “enjoy ourselves”, lessons that will live long beyond her life. She will be remembered for her warm heart, honest disposition and her playful humour.  Her optimism and perseverance instilled hope in our hearts.

 

Sincere thanks to the kind and compassionate staff at Wellington Terrace. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Garafraxa Hill Funeral Home in Chatsworth on April 12, 2025. Donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association or to Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home would be appreciated.