It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Betty Ann Kristina Cormier, age 74 years, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, with her family by her side on Saturday, February 28, 2015 in St. Joseph's Hospice.
Betty Ann was born in Port Arthur, Ontario on May 1, 1940 to Lily and Charles Matfolk. She had fond memories of pulling the wagon with her sister Doreen, going to a Saturday show and visiting the neighbours in Nipigon.
Over the years, the family grew in abundance of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She taught them how to cook, bake, garden, and drive. They took her out fishing on their science days. She watched her grandchildren grow into young men and women, and enjoyed attending their weddings.
Betty is survived by her husband William; children Wayne (Sylvia) Pichette, Timmothy (Geraldine) Pichette, Linda (Dan) Hutchinson, Garry (Bonnie) Pichette, Brenda (Bradley) Rody and Michael (Laura) Pichette; 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren (and one one the way); sister Doreen Wiita; in-laws Joan (Pete) Harmatiur, Tina Dunville, Richard (Audrey) Cormier, Gordon Cormier, Noreen Jones, Patsy (Gord) Winfield, Vicky (Bim) Adams, Brenda (Leland) McHatten and Robert Cormier as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Predeceased by her son Brian Pichette; her parents Lily and Charles Matfolk ; step grandson Andre Jackson and brother in-law Waino Wiita.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service for the late Mrs. Betty Cormier will be held at 11:30am on Friday, March 6, 2015 in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 332 North May Street at Cameron in care of arrangements.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
A wife, a mother,
a grandma too,
This is the legacy
we have from you.
You taught us love
and to be polite,
You gave us strength,
you gave us might.
A stronger person
would be hard to find,
And in your heart,
you were always kind.
You fought for us all
in one way or another,
Not just as a wife
or just as a mother.
For all of us
you gave your best,
Now the time has come
for you to rest.
So go in peace,
you've earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts,
we'll eternally keep.
