HAMILTON, MARY ELIZABETH (BETTY) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Hamilton wife of the late William Murray Hamilton of Gagetown, NB on Friday, February 18, 2005. Born in Gagetown in 1922 she was the daughter of the late Helen (Neales) and Frank DuVernet. Betty was a devoted life long member of the St. John's Anglican Church. She taught Sunday school for a number of years and was a faithful member of the Anglican Church Women's Group. She was an active member of many organizations. Betty was a life member of the Gagetown Women's Institute, a member of the Queen's County Historical Society and a charter member of the Gagetown Square Dance Club. Betty was an employee of the District 17 School Board, followed by her employment as Secretary at both the Gagetown Elementary & Junior High School and with the RCMP Gagetown Detachment until her retirement. Betty had a strong community spirit, she enjoyed her many friends, gardening, games, reading, the "Snug" and most of all was a devoted and loving wife, mother and nanny. Betty is survived by two sons; Jim (Daphne) Hamilton of Fredericton, Geoff (Kathy) Hamilton of Gagetown; two granddaughters, Julie (Trevor) Pardy and Lisa Hamilton of Fredericton; five sisters, Gabriella Fisher of Toronto, Frances Knuppel of BC, Pat (Ed) Bastedo of Dartmouth, Carol (Don) Dykeman of Fredericton, Judy (Gordon) Rathburn of Kingston and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband she was predeceased by a sister Florence DuVernet, brothers-in-law Lyle Fisher and Derek Clingo. Resting at the Oromocto Select Community Funeral Home with visitation on Sunday, February 20, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 21, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the St. John's Anglican Church, Gagetown, NB. Rev. Gerald Laskey officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Remembrances to the St. John's Anglican Cemetery Fund, the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated by the family. www.oromoctofh.com