It is with sadness we accept the passing of Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Heyman, 80, of Truro, Nova Scotia, after a short but defiant battle with cancer. Betty died peacefully and with dignity at her family home Saturday, August 3, 2013. Born in Pembroke, Ontario, August 17, 1932, Betty was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (MacDonald) Daley. Betty graduated from Cathedral Catholic School in Pembroke and continued on to receive additional training in bookkeeping which formed the basis of her working career. Betty was married to Jim on May 24 1954; and shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. Their journey together covered many miles filled with many happy adventures and pleasant memories. Betty lifelong passion was Interior Decorating and many hours were spent searching for that perfect piece. She was a faithful member of her Church. Betty also actively supported several charities and two foster children.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband Jim, loving family; son Paul (Donna), grandsons David and Jeffery, Sister in law Colleen Daley Oshawa Ont., niece Katie Daley-Reinert (Nate) Oshawa Ont. and nephew Joe Daley (Kim) Winnipeg Man. and other family and friends.
Besides her parents, Betty was predeceased by her sons, James David and Richard Thomas and her brother Murray.
No visitation by family request. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8th at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro, NS. Father Francesco Pirisi will officiate with a reception to follow in the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 125 Robie Street Truro NS. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Victorian Order of Nurses. Betty’s family wishes to thank the Colchester Palliative Care Team of Dr. Cortney Smith and Lisa Wilson, for their compassion and caring support. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Betty’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send a Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com