I had the pleasure of travelling to the UK with Betty and several other guiding friends.   She was a delight to travel with.   Her sense of humour, laid back personality made it easy to laugh with her and enjoy the many sights.   It is one of the fondest memories I have of her over our guiding years.      

I  regret being so late to honour Betty's memory, but I only became aware her passing yesterday. I worked with Betty for six years at Brant. I remember what a kind teacher she was. She always had the best interests of her students in mind, and treated them with the respect they deserved. I also have fond memories of her as a colleague and friend. She had a great sense of fun  and could always be counted on to support someone in need. She was  certainly a positive force on the Brant staff. Betty led a full and productive life full of lots of love. I am certain that does not make it any easier to bear her loss. Memories of Betty may now bring tears to your eyes, but soon they ill bring smiles to you lips. I extend my sincerest sympathies to the family.

Our condolences to Doug, Trish, Willa and Geoffrey on the loss of their mother, mother-in-law  and grandmother.  We are the Easton family's "across-the-street" neighbours, here in Toronto, and have had the privilege of sharing the past 20 years watching our children grow up.  We recall many, much anticipated, visits.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Teddy, Maddy, Sylvia

Miss you lady...always enjoyed our visits   And the past few years telephone chats...

I met Betty in 2004. My friend and I had arrived a few days early for a Butterfly session and shared a dorm with Betty and Joan McDowell.  They had stayed after the Friends meeting to work through  a huge pile of knitted squares, sewing them into blankets.  They roped us in to.help!  
This year I arrived a few days before our Friends meeting and went specially to Our Cabana to spend time with them each day.  I will be forever grateful for that time, spent chatting with Betty  who spoke so proudly of her family, all living together.  
A lovely lady, a great character and I will miss her.  

I remember first meeting Betty like many of us at the Cabana, it was quite a few years ago, I was with four other ladies from Wales and we were wearing our bright yellow !!  polo tour shirts, along came Betty to meet us  singing YELLOW BIRDS and this has always stayed with us and when the four of us meet we sing YELLOW BIRDS!
This was so typical of Betty her laughter and spirit  of Guiding will forever be in our memories.
                              Until we meet again.  RIP Betty xx

I don’t remember exactly when we met, but it was a long time ago at Our Cabana. The last time we met was 4 years ago when I dragged my husband to the Friends’ party at Our Cabana. After the party we ended up outside Rosas with many ladies in their pjs. We know how to party! Betty sat with us , and we had the best , funniest, warmest evening in her company. What a lovely lady who
Will be missed . I will forever remember her smile and her joy for guiding. 

Like so many others, I too met Betty at Our Cabana.  Her hands were always busy knitting socks.  I so enjoyed sitting with her, sharing a giggle and a laugh.  Our Friends meetings will not be the same.  RIP Betty.

I remember her lovely smile, quiet intelligence, and kind demeanor over many years as neighbours on Regency Square. She was  Brown Owl at my Brownie pack and her awesome teaching skills (and patience) helped me get my semaphore badge. Great lady. Rest in peace, Mrs. E. xoxo

I met Betty at Our Cabaña in 2000. Since then, her smile and hugs were expected every year. She encourage me to be who I am.
Thanks for our path have crossed.
Te vamos a extrañar mucho Betty. Gracias por todo lo que compartimos y ser una mujer lista para todo en todo momento. Un ejemplo para todas las Guias.

I spent a lovely afternoon as a guest at the Arden country retreat and was warmly-received. RIP Miz Easton.

Betty had a big heart and infectious personality that welcomed  anyone who met her.  She will be missed.   R.I.P.

I knew Betty through Friends of Our Cabana. In the early days I was on the bazaar committee with her. Lots of laughs and hard work. This February I had an opportunity to sit and have a nice long chat with her while she knitted and we talked about family. I learned about how special her family was to her. I will miss Betty as I know her family will too.

I will remember her as a strong women, always full of joy. My last memory of her was the way she enjoy and laugh in the Mexican fiesta at Our Cabaña last February. I will miss her

I met Betty at Our Cabana the first time when I went with my friend Pat Roush.  Then again I went for Butterfly Session and she had stayed after the Friends meeting to go to the the session.  
Betty was a breath of fresh air.  Loved talking to her.  I grew up in the UP of Michigan and was so use to hearing the Canadian accent.
This Girl Scout will remember you with the great memories.

My deepest condolences on the passing of Betty.  I met Betty on my second trip to Our Cabana.  She encouraged a small group of us to pop across the street to a little restaurant one evening.  It was  a wonderful bonding time for me as I was so new and didn't know many people yet.  She always had a smile for me ever after that.  Betty made us all feel welcome and appreciated.  I'll miss her.

What a loss. I knew Betty through our shared involvement with Our Cabana in Mexico. I looked forward to seeing her each year and we most often were in adjacent dorms. She loved her family and Guiding. She shared SO many stories about all of you that I feel I know you personally. The picture you chose captures her ever present and beautiful smile. I miss her. We are never ready to say good-bye, are we?

I will always remember Betty ( and Don) at their beautiful historic cottage on Big Clear Lake. They and the kids where always the picture of serenity and fun and helped to make the lake the heavenly place it was. 
Always quick with an invitation to paddle over and always caring and concerned about her neigbours. My memories are many but a few that stand out are, the "aquaplane"  and my afternoon bagpipe and saxaphone  duets with Don.  The most enduring memory is the long summer afternoons with the gental sound of soft laughter drifting across the bay as Betty tells stories about her teaching career, her family, or some interesting funny event that happened in Arden over the years.  
Betty will be sadly missed. 

My condolences to Betty’s family. I’ve known Betty for many years through Guiding. When I was travelling to all 4 of Guiding's World Centres, she made me  4 needle points of  each Centre. They still hang on my Guiding wall. Even though I haven’t seen her for some time, I’ll miss her.


Cathie, Doug, and Donna - please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mom.  Mrs. Easton was a huge part of Big Clear Lake - Chard’s Point will never be the same without her.  Our parents sure had lots of laughs together.   I saw your Mom a few years ago at Creative Festival and we were both in our elements.  Both of us are avid quilters and could hardly get a word in edgewise!  We had a great visit even though we were both rushed as we didn’t want to miss a thing at the event.  It was such a treat to see her -  I will always smile when I think of her at her beloved sewing machine.  Take good care of each other and your families.
Nancy and Michael Wright (Ottawa)

Betty was such a kind and giving person...and always the life of the party🙂.   
Our sympathies.

I had the pleasure of going on a trip to the UK in 2000 with Betty.  I have so many wonderful memories from that trip.   We shared some adventures, laughter and fun.   Guiding will miss her, as I will too.  

 Betty and I taught together back in the day at Joseph Brant Sr. P.S. in Scarborough. Betty was always available to supply for me and I knew the class would be in good hands. We reconnected later through our love of quilting. Betty took some classes with me and she was also an active member of the Rouge Valley Quilters’ Guild. I will miss her smile and her infectious sense of humour. Rest In Peace my friend.

My sincerest condolences to the family. I met Betty through Guiding in Willow Bluffs Area many years ago. She was such a great lady, always ready to listen and share information. Later our love for quilting gave us the opportunity to continue to stay connected in another way. I will miss her laugh, smile and assertive opinions. She was a mentor and a friend. Rest In Peace Betty, you will be fondly remembered.
Debbie Williamson

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E. Elizabeth "Betty" Easton (nee Chard)

1 April, 1931 – 30 May, 2020

Giffen-Mack Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

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