Betty Ann Barkhouse
Betty Ann Barkhouse, of Riverton, Nova Scotia. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Ann Barkhouse, age 81, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, with her three children by her side, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Betty was born in Riverview, Cumberland County, and spent almost her entire life first in Hopewell and later in Riverton. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was the daughter of the late George and Gladys Williams and was predeceased by her husband, John, brother, Leo and first wife Phyllis, sister, Joan, and brother in-law, Donald.
Betty is survived by her sons, Craig and Bradley, her daughter, Carolyn, brothers, Glenn (Betty), Caribou Island; Monte(Heather), Hopewell; sister-in-law, Doris, New Glasgow, and many nieces and nephews.
Following graduation from Business College, Betty was employed with the Department of Highways and later became a Motor Vehicle Examiner with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Her three children were the centre of her universe and she committed her life to their well being. She attended every basketball game, 4-H show, Highland Dance competition, pageants and school performances, she was in the front row cheering her children on. “Be the best that you can be” was her motto. Her favourite pastimes were cross stitching and doing cryptoquotes, listening to country music and the sound of bagpipes. She was the most wonderful mother and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., in the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, with the funeral service on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at 4 p.m. in the H W Angus Funeral Home Chapel, New Glasgow, with Rev. Bonnie Langille officiating. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery at a later date.
Family flowers only, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit and the VON home visits for their first rate care and attention provided to our mother during her illness.
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