Tomlinson, Betty Irene
Betty Tomlinson passed away at the Meaford Long Term Care Home on July 18, 2024 at the age of 92.
Betty was predeceased by her husband Ivan Tomlinson in 2011.
She is survived by her sister Kathy (late Russ) Bumstead and Carl (Mary) Adams and her many nieces and nephews. Betty is also remembered by her sister-in-law Doris (late Roy) Tomlinson and family friend Norma Dunlop.
Predeceased by her siblings; Marjorie (James) Nesbitt, Doris (Edwin) Hutchinson, Leslie (Betty) Adams, Melbourne (Lenore) Adams, Wilford ‘Bill’ (Mary) Adams, Jean (Bob) Henning, Eleanor (Reg) Conley, Ray (Helen) Adams, and Helen Bowins.
Betty was born into a large family on February 16, 1932. She attended Meaford Elementary and High School, and was the valedictorian in Grade 13. She went on to study a year at the University of Toronto, before then coming home to work at Bell Telephone.
Betty met Ivan at Brown’s Restaurant and they were married in May 1954. They bought their first home on Cook Street and spent many years there entertaining their many neighbours. Betty loved to knit and crochet and make smocked dresses for little girls. Social activities included bowling, playing cards, golfing and dancing.
Betty loved family gatherings; the people, the entertainment and the food, she loved a good chat with her family including her nieces and nephews and their children over a piece of cake and a scoop of ice cream. Betty and Ivan travelled south for a few years, however after a serious car accident in Jamaica they stayed closer to home and enjoyed their later years at their home on Grandview Drive.
She spent over a year in St. Mike’s hospital recovering from the accident. She received so much love and support from friends, relatives and the medical community that she wanted to give back. She volunteered with the Meaford United Church Pastoral Care, the hospital gift shop and the Meaford Nursing Home visits. Betty was honoured as Rotary citizen of the year in 1991, something she was surprised about but proud of; “I get more out of it than I put into it.” she said.
A funeral service will be conducted at the Meaford United Church on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11 o’clock with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford United Church or the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Visitation one hour prior to service (10:00 AM)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:00 AM
Meaford United Church
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Friday, July 19, 2024
Our condolences to Lori and Alan and Kathy and to Mary and Carl and their family along with the numerous nieces and nephews which has extended into greats and great- greats. She was a special aunt to all and a lovely lady. Thinking of you all
Saturday, July 20, 2024
My sincere condolences to Betty’s family. She was such a wonderful lady and lived her life well.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
I have lovely memories of Betty as a neighbour and member of the Hospital Auxiliary, to which she contributed so much. A delightful lady to chat with and volunteer with, she is missed. My condolences to her family and friends.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Condolences to all of the family. Betty was an absolutely wonderful lady. I have so many good memories of time spent with her, from the many lunches with Betty, Agnes Arthur and my mom (Bea Montgomery) to fun bridge games. RIP Betty.
Monday, July 22, 2024
To all Betty’s extended family. My sincere condolences. Betty was a lovely lady.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Condolences to Betty’s family. Betty spent many hours with both my Dad and my Mom in the Meaford Long Term Care Home. Betty dined at the table with Mom. She will be missed.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Deepest condolences to Betty’s entire family. We used to have some good visits in Meaford Long Term Care when I went to see Mom…
Monday, July 22, 2024
Sincere sympathy to Betty’s family. She was a warm, engaging person.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to all the family on their loss of a great lady, Betty was always smiling and a great tribute to many people I am sure you have many great memories to hold on to. Sincerely Bev and Gail Murray
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Our sincere condolences to Betty’s family. She was such a lovely, quiet spoken lady. Always smiling. A beautiful person inside and out.
Merv and Ellie Smith
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Such a lovely lady. Our Mom worked with Betty at Bell and remained good friends until Mom passed. She always had a smile.
Robin (Emary) Rapp
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Condolences to Betty’s family. Betty was a volunteer in Ambulatory Care at Meaford Hospital. Always smiling and fun to work with. Personally I will remember Betty every fall when I make RedPepper Jelly, Betty gave me the recipe many years ago. Rest in Peace Betty.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
To all of Betty ‘s family,
My mom worked with her at Bell and I have many fond memories of her and Ivan when I was growing up. She was a lovely lady inside and out. Thinking of all of you
Suzanne Gill
Monday, July 29, 2024
To Betty’s family,
I remember as a child going across the back lawn to Ivan and Betty’s house on Cook Street to play with their dog Scampy. I was always welcomed with a smile and kind words from Betty. She was such a great lady.
She will be remembered.
Mary Sue (Gardner) Vaughan