TOWER, BETTY
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Christine Tower, 86, who passed away on November 10, 2015 after a brief illness at The Moncton Hospital. Born in 1929 in Port Elgin, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle (Murray) and Scott Arbeau.
Betty was a former employee of the Sackville Memorial Hospital prior to retirement. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and quilting. She was a fantastic cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and preserving. Betty attended the United Church in past years in Sackville NB, where she lived and raised her family.
Betty is survived by six children Linda (David) Price, Carolyn (Richard) Tower Leblanc, Alan Tower, David (Alma) Tower, Susan (Aurelle) Lirette, and Bruce Tower. She had 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Betty enjoyed seeing and spending time with her grandchildren over the years. Betty is also survived by sisters Elaine (Bob) Guertin, Doreen (George) Lane, and by brothers Gerald (Jean) Arbeau and Bobby (Norma) Arbeau.
She was predeceased by her husband Carman G. Tower; son Robert Tower; sister Barbara Stright; infant sister Joyce Arbeau; brother in laws George Lane, Bob Guertin, Percy Tower, Donnie Tower; sister in laws Dot McKinnon, Hilda Arsenault. Also predeceasing Betty were her husband's half brothers and sisters.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visitation will be held on Saturday November 14 from 2 to 4 PM. The funeral will be held at the Jones Funeral Home on Sunday, November 15 at 2 pm, Rev. Wayne McCarther officiating. Burial will follow at the Sackville Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society or to a charity of donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Betty's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.