Harvey, Elizabeth Juliane Ruth 'Betty'

Elizabeth Juliane Ruth Harvey passed away at BayHaven Nursing Home in Collingwood on May 24, 2022 in her 90th year.

Born in Hamilton on March 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Neils & Elisabeth Petersen.  She was predeceased by her two brothers Willie and Peter.

She was the beloved wife of Donald William ‘Clyde’ Harvey who predeceased her on December 3, 1994.

Betty was the beloved mother of Wayne (Judy) of Thornbury and Bruce (Mary) of Cedar Point.

She was the dear grandmother of Erin (Chris) Forget, Ericka (Pierre) Hamelin and Eric (Alisha) Harvey.

Betty leaves behind 3 great grandchildren, Ethan, Cora and Hunter.

She will be remembered fondly by her brother-in-law, Bud Hardman and her sister-in-law, Bonnie Tretter.

A memorial service celebrating Betty’s life will be conducted at St. Georges Anglican Church, Clarksburg, ON on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11 o’clock with visitation 1 hour prior to service.

As your expression of sympathy, donations to St. George’s Anglican Church or a charity of your choice 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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Friday, June 3, 2022 11:00 AM
Memorial Service at St. George's Anglican Church

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Memories & Messages of condolence

  1. Gwen Hutchinson
    Wednesday, May 25, 2022

    Wayne & Judy, Bruce & Mary and your families,
    My sincere sympathy to you and your families. Your Mom and Dad have been friends of our family for as long as I can remember, and shared a lot of good times together. There were lots of stories told around our kitchen table about their escapades!
    Betty was one of the hardest workers St. Georges’ church ever had and was a good person to go to for guidance about all matters of church business. You can be sure she will always be remembered as a gr, and the lifelong friends who will miss her forever.
    Sincerely,
    Gwen Hutchinson and family.

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  2. Connie Saunders Murphy
    Wednesday, May 25, 2022

    As I said to Judy this morning when she called with the news: end of an era. Although we didn’t see a lot of her in her later years, she will always be our Auntie Betty who treated us so well. The Saunders and Harvey families certainly had some wonderful times together. Auntie Betty’s Thanksgiving dinners were the best and a Thornbury visit was often anticipated with excitement — good food, fresh air and good times! Such fond memories. So glad we had her — and all of you — in our lives. Hope she’s enjoying a good Chardonnay with our mom right now!

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  3. Bonnie Hammond
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    Wayne , Judy, Bruce & Mary & family – I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady & will be missed by you, by friends & by her church family. Remember all the good times & enjoy those memories. Bonnie Hammond

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  4. Elaine Giroux
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, mother in law, Grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a real lady. Doug and Elaine

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  5. Eileen Gamble
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    Sincere condolences to the Harvey Family.
    Betty will be missed in the community especially her church family.

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  6. Barry Moore
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    To the family.
    My sincere condolences in the passing of Betty. A wonderful lady.
    Betty will be missed by the many that knew her.

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  7. Sandra & Randy Pyatt
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    Dear Wayne, Judy, Bruce, Mary & Erin, Erika, Eric and Families
    Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Betty was a lovely person. She was dedicated to her church, the Town of Thornbury as Clerk for many years and her family. Although it has been awhile, when we spoke, she always gave me updates on her grandchildren. To Wayne & Judy, the care and dedication you had when Betty lived with you was amazing. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have. They will help in times of grief.
    Hugs to all.

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  8. Gary & Lori Carscadden
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    Wayne, Judy and the Harvey family – we are sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I knew her from when she was the Town of Thornbury’s Clerk and always thought of her as such a kind lady. May she Rest In Peace and that you’ll treasure her memories at this time of sorrow.

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  9. Mike Robertson
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    A truly wonderful lady. Sincere condolences to the family.

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  10. Linda Hutchinson
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    Bruce, Mary and family, so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Fond memories of cooking bees, and fun times on Mill St.
    Linda Hutchinson

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  11. Gary and Beverlee Dillon
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    Wayne,Judy,Bruce and Mary …Very sorry to hear this news . Remember Betty from our days in Thornbury . She was a wonderful lady . Our hugs and condolences to you and all of your families .
    Gary and Bev Dillon

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  12. Alvina Marritt
    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    Sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Betty Harvey !xoxo

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  13. Bill & Lori Allen
    Friday, May 27, 2022

    Thoughts and prayers to the Harvey family. Betty was a very special person and always had a smile on her face. Keep all the wonderful memories alive.

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  14. Evelyn Luongo
    Friday, May 27, 2022

    Our condolences to Bettys family for their great loss. She was a good friend. She will be missed.

    Evelyn and Tino Luongo

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  15. Linda Teed
    Friday, May 27, 2022

    Wayne and Judy, Bruce and Mary and Families
    Betty was a lovely lady and a fixture of Thornbury. Hold on to the memories and the good times you had, she will live on.
    Linda

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  16. Duncan and Sue McKinlay
    Friday, May 27, 2022

    Wayne,Judy and the Harvey family, we were very sorry to hear of your loss.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  17. Verna & Rick Hindle
    Friday, May 27, 2022

    Wayne & Judy, Bruce & Mary and families.
    Our sincere condolences in your Mom’s passing. Betty was quite a busy and ambitious lady.
    Though Rick knew Betty far longer than myself, I was fortunate to work along side Betty for a few years at The Specialty Shop, as well as with Kathy and Evelyn. Working in Kathy Gardner’s ladies clothing store we all shared so many fun times creating many fond memories to cherish …………… not to mention owning a lot of really nice clothes.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harvey family.
    God Bless.

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  18. Ellen Anderson
    Friday, May 27, 2022

    Dear Bruce and Mary, Wayne and Judy.
    Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
    Betty was an exceptional human being. She was generous, loving and brilliant in many ways. I had the pleasure and honour of working with her for many years. She did her level best to advise me on matters that we’re both foreign and new to me. Not an easy task! She was my protector, mentor and a friend.
    She will be missed and remembered fondly by many.

    May God bless

    Ellen Anderson

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  19. Janet Gibson
    Friday, May 27, 2022

    My sincere sympathy to all the family.
    I remember Betty very well and agree she was a tireless worker for St. George’s Church and choir member. She was a considerable support to my father when he was the minister there. She will be missed by many.
    My thoughts and prayers will be with her family and friends.

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  20. Linda Busche (GIbson)
    Saturday, May 28, 2022

    I am sorry to hear the loss of your mom/Grandma. I remember her fondly at St. George’s and the years I would return to Clarksburg for the Lawn Sale.

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  21. Angie King
    Saturday, May 28, 2022

    To my brother in law Bruce and to my sister Mary along with their children Erin ,Erica and Eric and to their partners and grandkids also to Haney and Judy. It was a sad day to hear of Betty’s passing but what loving memories we all have to keep. She was a classy lady very gracious, loving and she raised two great guys.
    Rest in Peace❤️

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  22. Kathy and Jim uram
    Tuesday, May 31, 2022

    We are so very sorry to hear of Bettys passing. She was a very important part of our town staff for many years and so well known in our community.
    Our sincere condolences to the family

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  23. MARILYN DUSOME
    Thursday, June 2, 2022

    To our great friends Bruce and Mary, our sincere condolences. Betty was a lovely lady and it was a pleasure to have known her.
    Marilyn and Leonard

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