Elizabeth Ann Brinkman

Betty was born on January 28th, 1944 in Portland, Oregon and grew up in Richland, Washington. She married her husband George in Richland Washington on January 30, 1965. She moved to Guelph, Ontario in 1973 with her husband and three daughters. She was very active in her children’s activities, including Brownies and dance as well as volunteering her time with Meals on Wheels and Hospice. She was an avid traveller and loved to share her love of travel with family and friends. In her later years, she participated in the Red Hat Society and was the founder and leader (Queen) for the Guelph Chapter, the Red Hat Belles of Guelph.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, George Brinkman, and her three daughters Lori MacLeod (Gavin), Diane Robinson (Stephen), and Debbie Ouellette (Doug). She is also lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren, Cameron and Chloe MacLeod of Georgetown, Ontario, Thomas and Ellie Robinson of Channahon, Illinois, and Carly and Casey Ouellette of Ancaster, Ontario.

She is preceded in death by her father Floyd T. Neal, her mother Ida Elizabeth Neal, and her brother Kenneth F. Neal.

A visitation will be held at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home Hart Chapel (1099 Gordon Street, Guelph) from 7:00-9:00pm on Thursday, November 23rd. A short reception will occur on Friday, November 24th from 1:00-2:00pm at the same venue, with burial to follow at the Farnham Cemetery on Arkell Rd.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Dying With Dignity would be appreciated by the family.