Betty Louise (Hardy) Ross, 61, of Scotsburn, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 3, 2011 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Nelson and Mable Doris (Clark) Hardy.
Betty was a Post Master with Canada Post for 32 years, and was involved in many organizations in her lifetime. She was looking forward to volunteering at the Ship Hector Quay in Pictou, but her intentions were cut short by her illness. Most of all Betty loved her family and friends and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. In her spare time she enjoyed working in her beautiful flower gardens.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Milton; daughter, Carol (Angus) Swantee; son, Mark (Jennel); and her grandchildren: Matthew, Averie and Brett; brother, Stewart (Linda) Hardy; sisters, Nancy Flemming and Doris Jean (Stan) Wong.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sister, Jane Arnold and brother, Fred Hardy.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral will take place 2 p.m. Friday from Scotsburn United Church, with Rev. Sheila Redden-Smith officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery. Immediately following the funeral, the celebration of Betty’s life will continue with a reception at Stonehame Chalets in Scotsburn.
No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society or The Lodge That Gives, Halifax.