Obituary of Betty Ruth Richardson

RICHARDSON, Betty Ruth ( nee Potter)- Passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at Extendicare Nursing Home in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon (1999). Loving mother of Larry ( Theresa), Terry (Agie) and Karen ( Allen). Cherished grandmother of Larry (Stacy), Ryan (Tina), Cheri, Robyn (Greg), Breanne, Shane and Tiffany. Great grandmother of Breeze, Destiny, Nicholas, Lana and Danica. Lovingly remembered by her sister Kaye Gemmel as well as her nieces and nephews. Betty was an avid baseball player. She played ladies softball for Empire Rug Mills Limited in 1943 and 1944 winning City Industrial Champions that year. The family wishes to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the staff at Extendicare for all their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Wednesday from 11a.m.-12p.m. A Celebration of Betty's Life will follow at 12p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A private family inurnment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated by the family.