With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Campbell (nee Perley) at Shaftesbury Retirement Home in Winnipeg in her 87th year.
Beloved wife for 59 years of the late Bruce Campbell. Loving mother of Gayle (Paul Sohi), Lynne, Laurie (Michael Isaacs), and Lisa (Mike Triggs). Dear Nanna of Eric, Dylan, Josh, Ben, Chelsey, Maria and Matthew.
Predeceased by her brothers Doug and Gary, and her parents George and Margueritte Perley.
Betty was born and raised in New Brunswick, where she trained as a nurse, prior to moving to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to raise her four daughters. In retirement, she and Bruce (her dancing partner) traveled throughout the world, enjoying many winters in Florida and summers on St. Joseph’s Island where she operated a B&B for a number of years. Betty had passions for playing Bridge, spending hours toiling away at tole painting enjoying her creativity, and entertaining friends at the cottage or at home in the holiday season where guests always received freshly baked goodies. She was a “people person” who loved to laugh. She took a genuine interest in others learning their life stories and who they were, making friends wherever she went. Her greatest interest has been her grandchildren who live throughout Canada, watching the older ones begin their careers and the younger ones proceed through middle school.
Although the pandemic had kept her apart from most of her family for the past year and half; her last week was an enjoyable one spent with her four daughters. Her passing was quick and painless, a day after an outing to a cottage on Lake Winnipeg enjoying the company of family.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Holy Trinity Anglican Jocelyn Church on St. Joseph’s Island would be appreciated.
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