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Kennedy – Elizabeth Edna “Betty”, 89, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31st, 2020, in Queens Manor, Liverpool.
Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Betty was a daughter of the late Capt. Charles and Florence (Bagnell) Williams.
Bridge has been the center of mom’s life for the past 70 years. She met Forbes at a bridge game
at Acadia. We used to say if she stopped playing bridge, we would get worried. Because of COVID 19 restrictions, Mom was unable to play with her Tuesday bridge group, (which included as many stories as hands of bridge) and the Friday afternoon Seaside Bridge Club. Family was very important part of Mom’s life especially grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always had birthday and anniversary dates at her fingertips. She was the family historian and a limitless source of Liverpool history. Mom’s hobbies over the years included gardening, bridge, knitting, crocheting, Mexican train, jig saw puzzles and the daily crossword and sudoku.
Betty is survived by her children; Karen (Charles) McGee of Liverpool, Bill (Linda), of Vernon, BC, Carol (Fred) Beattie, of Dartmouth, Heather (Dean) Clarke, of Vernon, B.C.; Steve of Nelson, B.C. Eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and her sister Barbara Porter of Sarnia, ON.
Besides her parents, Betty was predeceased by her husband, Forbes, her daughter Kathryn Marrs and her grandsons Joshua Kennedy and Adam Murphy.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A memorial service will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reverend Steven Hopper officiating. Burial will be in Zion United Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. No flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. All those attending Elizabeth’s service are asked to bring a mask, practice social distancing wherever possible, hand sanitize and provide the funeral staff with contact tracing information. Thank you to the staff of Queens Manor and Shoreham Village, Chester for their care and respect given to Mom.
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Rika Bolivar
Sorry to hear this. Always loved your parents and later in life your mother and her views on life. May she always be with your dad so she can have the great conversation with him xoxo
Bill and Joan Davey
Such a sad time for the Kennedy family. Our sympathies to you all. Memories live forever.
Joyce Foster
My condolences to Betty’s family. I enjoyed playing bridge with Betty for many years. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Joyce
Diane and Donald White
Our sincere condolences to Betty’s family . We worked for Betty and Forbes for many years helping them care for their yard , just the loveliest couple. Together again
Rick & Kathryn Gilbert
Kath and I were deeply saddened by the news of Betty’s passing. She and Forbes were great neighbours. We shared many fun moments with them. Betty had a great sense of humour and always enjoyed our special “June Birthday Cards”. Rest in Peace, great Lady!
Margo Hanley
Dear Karen and family: So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all.
Margo Hanley and Arthur Canning
Jim and Jean tobin
So sorry to hear the news . A sad time indeed . May the memories keep her alive in your hearts . Jim and Jean Tobin
Beryl Hat
Karen & family, so sorry to hear of Bettys passing. She was a great lady and a terrific bridge player. Will miss her.
Norma Lenco
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Betty. Her father and then Betty and Forbes were wonderful neighbours.
Betty was always smiling and it brightened my day when I met her. She will be missed.
Lloyd and Dawn Tancock
So terribly sorry to read of Betty’s passing. She was a super fine lady who was engaging and funny to talk to. Karen, we are very happy that you moved home to spend precious times with your mom.
Jane and Roy Payzant
We so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing.I volunteer at the Manor and was looking forward to visit her after Covid 19 when the Manor is opens.We have been neighbours for over 20years and always enjoyed seeing her
Donna Anthony
Karen I am so sorry to learn of Betty’s passing. She was a lovely lady and always so pleasant it was fun to play bridge with her. I extend my sympathy to you and your family.
Carla Fenerty
To Carol and Freddie and all your family,
Thinking of you at this sad time. Our sincere condolences.
Carla and Alan Fenerty
Nancy Dobson
My sympathy to Betty’s family. She was a good friend and I enjoyed playing bridge with her for many years,please accept my love and sympathy to all.
Brian Stevenson
This wonderful lady got my wife & I into Bridge playing upon our arrival in Liverpool many years ago, and I will forever appreciate that endeavour. And she was a pretty astute Bridge player! May you Rest In Peace Betty.
Donald Allan
Our condolences to Karen and family on your loss. Betty was a wonderful person and we always looked forward to playing Friday bridge with her. She will be greatly missed!
Donald and Victoria
Beatrice Delong
Karen & Family; Sorry to read of Betty’s passing. Sending Sincere Condolences to you all at this sad time. Cherish all the great memories as they are yours to keep.
Jane & Garth Stevenson
To the family….
Betty was such a lovely person and long time family friend who we were so fortunate to have had as a neighbor for many many years. We enjoyed good times, especially the neighborhood group birthday party with four of us having birthdays within a week in June. She will be missed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother/grandmother.
Nancy Payzant Hanley
Carol, Please accept my condolences. Hope to see you soon when bridge starts up again…
Lillian Smithson
Carol , Freddie and Family ;
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jim and Lillian Smithson
Gail Tutty
So sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of playing bridge with Betty and trying to establish our relationship. Think we came up with 2nd cousins
Lorraine & Robert Quinn
Please accept our sincere condolences to the family and our neighbours, the McGees.
Susan M MacLeod
Karen and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a lovely lady, always had a smile and time to chat.
My Sincere Condolences
Susan MacLeod
Bonnie L (Bagnell) Harrison
Dearest Cousins, It is with such sadness for all of you ….friends and family……as you go through these long months of an extended farewell for such a wonderful, special lady. She truly was a treasure and will be forever missed. Even though Cindy and I are so very far away in Florida, we sent our thoughts and prayers to all of you. May your time all together be treasured as you honor Betty’s memory; may you renew family ties, bring peace to all and heal sad hearts. We wish we could be there with you but this dreadful virus will not allow us to do so. We send our love and prayers. May you create an image of Betty’s beautiful smiling face and then re-create it “with the stars above – she will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night”. (paraphrased Shakespeare)
May you be granted serenity, peace and wisdom through the days to come.
Much love, Bonnie Bagnell Harrison and Cindy Bagnell Kacinko (Russ Bagnell’s Daughters & Aunt Florence and Uncle Charlie’s Nieces!
David Weintraub
Dear Karen and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I met Betty at the Seaside Bridge club. She taught me a lot about the game and I thoroughly enjoyed her witty company.
She will be missed.
David & Suzanne
Sherry Anthony
Dear Karen and siblings and families
So sorry for your loss. We lived beside you on Cooks Hill for most of our growing up years.
Betty also played the organ at at Bob & Mary’s funerals (Dad Feb.2007) and Mom (Oct 2009).
Her smile and hug were much appreciated.
I believe I took piano lessons from her, if my memory is correct.
Take care and our sincere condolences.
Sherry, Tony, Wendy, David and Michael (Anthony Kids)