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Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Lou Peppard, aged 84, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 1 at Spencer’s Nursing Home. She was born in Truro, NS, on Nov. 20, 1938, to John and Thelma Sutherland. She will be dearly missed by her devoted husband Bill, of 66 years. Their love burned as brightly in the end as it did when the highschool sweethearts moved from Truro to build a life in Moncton. She will also be missed by her children: Bill (Cathy) of St. Andrews, NB, Donna (Terry) of Calgary AB and Shelley (Rob) of Charlottetown, PEI. She was predeceased by her son: Gary (Josanne) of Little River, NB. She was revered by her grandchildren: Jessica (Adam), Josh, Brittany (Fred), Alex, Andrew, Bianca (Kyle), Dylan, and Sophie. She was the proud great-grandmother of five : Mya, Noah, Oaklyn, Hudson, and Theo. She will be remembered fondly by sister and brother-in-law: Louise Fielding, Truro, NS, Albert Peppard, Middleton, NS and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and step-mother: Pearl (Guelph, ON), she was predeceased by her siblings: Hazel (Eldon) and Lee (Linda) of Nova Scotia.
Betty lived a full and vibrant life. In the early years, she worked at Eaton’s, the telephone company, hosted boarders and raised their four children. At 48, she returned to college and graduated at the top of her class as a Travel Counselor. She and Bill traveled extensively. Betty was a wonderful cook and seamstress. She garnered many friendships from curling, bowling, golf and bridge. Her bowling prowess with the Moncton Gems earned her a spot in the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame and the Moncton Wall of Fame. She was also inducted into the International Bowling Hall of Fame and she also represented New Brunswick in Masters Curling at the Nationals. Over the years, she loved Slowpoke trips, camping, dancing, skating, New Year’s levees, a glass of wine in the backyard with neighbours, her St. John’s United Church connections, and most of all any time spent with her family.
Betty and Bill waltzed in the kitchen, walked in the garden and snuggled together for old movies right up to the final days. It was a good life, well lived!
A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, December 5, at St John’s United Church, 75 Alma Street, Moncton at 2 pm, presiding by Pastor Aaron Billard. Reception will follow at the church hall.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, December 4 from 2 pm to 5 pm at Passage Funeral Home, 625 Mountain Road, Moncton. Because of vulnerability, the family requests the use of masks.
Donations in Betty’s memory can be made to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital, St. John’s United Church, Salvation Army, Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
The family invites you to sign an online book of condolences at:
www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca
Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Centre
May she rest in peace.
Bill & Family sorry to read of Betty’s passing. She was quite an accomplished lady on top of being a very amicable person. RIP Betty.
Bill and family – Our family extends our thoughts and prayers to your family at this time. May your memories of Betty, wrap around you and provide you all comfort.
Dear Bill and Family members,
It is with sadness in my heart I read of Betty.s passing. Know it is with fond memories I now renew our
gatherings, bridge games and meals shared. My prayers are with you and the children. God Bless.
Bill and Family: My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We loved and admired Betty a great deal. She always had a smile even though the dancing might be a bit challenging. She will be missed.
Bill and family: My deepest sympathies to you and your family in the passing of Betty. So sorry to hear this. May God give you extra strength in this time of sorrow. She was a dear friend and will be missed. RIP Betty…
Our sincere condolences to Bill and family .
Bill & Family
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on your wife’s passing, Life is never easy and death is never easy at any age. You have a lot of great memories and a whole life together.
Long time since we used to go golfing Car Shop Golf Tournament, i have been gone 25 years and see no CN guys here in Sussex. take care Bill enjoyed the golf time with you. Murray
Bill & family
Our sincere condolences. May you and yours know the truth of the Christian message, “because I live you shall live also”.
With warm memories.
Advent blessings,
Doug & June MacEachern
Uncle Bill and family. I will cherish the memories of your visits to us out west. Lots of love
To Bill and family, we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Deepest sympathy to all who loved this narcelous woman. On your grief journey may you find peace and serenity in your fond memories of your loved one
My deepest condolences for your loss.
Uncle Bill and family, we were so sorry to hear of Aunt Betty’s passing. She was such a wonderful, kind and loving woman. She will truly be missed. Our condolences.
Bill and family, I am truly saddened to hear that Betty has passed away. With heartfelt sympathy, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏❤️🙏
Marlene Godfrey
Dear Bill and Cathy and your family, so very sorry to hear the news of the passing of your dear mother, we wanted to let you know we are thinking of you all so much and sending hugs, love, thoughts and prayers from PEI.
Bill, Cathy and family so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs to you all
Bill and family so sorry to hear of your sweetheart. I always admired the loved you had for each other. I am out of town and wouldn’t be able to attend the service. Our sincere condolences.
So very sorry for your loss…..your mom sounded like a very special person….thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Dear Bill and all family members: you and Betty were a prime example of what true love is, especially the “waltzing in the kitchen” part. I remember you opening her coat and showing me her pretty outfit she had on at Dad’s funeral just a few months ago, you were so proud of her and how beautiful she was. That was my last memory of Betty and a very special one that will stay with me. May all the cherished memories you all have of Betty stay with each one of you and help you in the coming days. Betty was so loved and will be very much remembered and missed. Thinking of you all…..Donna Nelson, Charlottetown PEI
Lou and I would just like to send our condolences to Bill and the family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Shelley,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds a lot like her daughter- a beautiful force, bringing love, kindness and laughter to others.
I’ll be thinking of you.
Take care, Loretta
Bill and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You & Betty were the sweetest couple we knew, your love for each other truly shone in your smiling faces. She will be missed in our church family. Love and prayers to you.
Elsa & Don
We are very sorry for your loss of Betty/ mother/grandmother.
Sincerest condolences
Bob and Brenda Robichaud
(Donny Robichaud’s nephew)
Deepest sympathy to the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Bill, Cathy. and family, What a full life your Mom had! Surround yourselves with those memories. Thinking of you, Deb and Andrew
Dear Peppard family,
Sending condolences to you…Betty was an incredible woman and always so welcoming. Her warm smile and hugs are fondly remembered. May all your beautiful memories provide you comfort during these times. Love Karen and Paul
Marven and I send you and your family heartfelt condolences on Betty’s passing. Beautiful smile, beautiful lady and beautiful couple.
Sincere sympathies, Marven and Sue
Bill, Cathy and family……..sending you all warm, healing hugs. The memories of your mother / mother in law / grand mother will live on in your hearts. She leaves behind the legacy of a beautiful family. A life well lived.
Love and Hugs to all
Debra
Was saddened to hear about Betty’s passing.I remembered Betty fondly as a kid growing up, especially on the golf course where I saw Betty and Bill many times. My thoughts and prayers are with Betty’s family at this time.
Our condolences Bill and family! Betty was a lovely lady! You were certainly a devoted husband! Sorry we couldn’t make it to funeral.
Our heartfelt condolences to Bill and family. Betty was a very special lady who was very much admired. Hugs and kisses to you all.
Bill! I am so sorry to read about your wife’s passing.
If there is anything I can do call me.
Stuart M.
My condolences to Bill & his family. Betty will be greatly missed, she touched many lives, such a thoughtful & caring person so full of love & laughter. ❤️
Our sincere condolences to Bill and family on Betty’s passing, we are thinking of you at this time.
My condolences to Bill and the family. I worked with Betty at Intra and smile whenever I think of Betty and Bill and their love for each other. One of the sweetest couples I have had the pleasure of knowing. Sending prayers and hugs to you all. Lisa
Our sincere condolences to Bill & family.
I have wonderful souvenirs of time spent with Betty.
Deepest sympathy to all. Very sad to hear of your moms passing Bill. Big hugs to you Cathy and your family.
Lots of Love, Faye and Rick Parascandalo