Betty Jean Parlow

Born on May 10, 1934, in Ogdensburg, NY, she was the daughter of Charles J. Cryderman and Marjorie L (Bradley) Cryderman. Betty grew up on a farm in Madrid alongside her older brother, Victor, and two younger sisters, Karen and Nancy. She graduated from Madrid Central School in 1954, having received her early education in a nearby one-room schoolhouse. After graduation, Betty began working as a baker in the Madrid Central School cafeteria, It is there that she met her future husband, James M. Parlow, who delivered milk to the cafeteria from the dairy distribution business he operated. Shortly thereafter, she was recruited right out of Madrid Central School kitchen to work as a telephone operator due to the demand created by the seaway project, which brought many workers and families to the area. She continued as an operator until marrying James M. Parlow on May 5th, 1962, and starting a family. Betty and Jim welcomed four children, including a set of twin girls.

Betty cherished her family and provided them with countless memorable experiences, such as month-long summer vacations in their motor home traveling the U.S., creating an outdoor oven for baking muffins, maintaining a garden, and canning food for the family. Betty was a gifted seamstress and made most of the clothes her children wore while also doing sewing and alterations for countless other people over the years. Once her children were grown, Betty sold World Book Encyclopedia and Child Craft books to families in the community. She also worked at the local JCPenney and briefly returned to the telephone company during the closure of the office. Additionally, she was employed at Potsdam Laundry and Dry Cleaning and the Watertown Daily Times. Betty was a talented watercolor artist and enjoyed making other crafts as well.

Betty enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. Always being present at as many events as she could and helping in any way she could. She loved the Lord, her savior and the family is comforted to know she is with Him now.

She is survived by her eldest son, James C. Parlow and companion Lisa (Miller) Stone, daughter Beth L. (Parlow) Reasoner and son-in-law James A. Reasoner, daughter Brenda A. (Parlow) Moulton and son-in-law Robert Moulton. Betty was the proud grandmother of five grandchilden: Tyler Moulton and Kara Moulton (Irondequoit, NY), Mackenzie (Moulton) Sturgen and Corey Sturgen (Potsdam, NY), Lola Buckley (St. Lawrence University), Stephanie J. Reasoner (Ottawa, ON, Canada), and Tonnie J. Reasoner (Midvale, UT). She was also blessed with three great-grandchildren, (and one on the way): Madeleine J. Day (Ottawa, ON) and Francesca (Frankie) and Evelyn Moulton (Irondequoit, NY).

Betty is also survived by her sister, Karen Champney, her brother-in-law, Craig Ballard, nephews Timothy Cryderman, and family, Kent and Diana Cryderman and family, Ted Champany (Tiffany) and family, Neice Lisa (Champany)Russell (Chris Russell) and family, nieces Cindy (Parlow) Schoeph & Jerry Schoeph (Ohio) and family, Caryl Parlow and companion Dan Creider (IN), Diane (Parlow) Vorndran and Jim Vondran (IN)and family, Jane (Squires)Ward and husband John Ward and family, Saranac Lake, NY. And nephew David Squires Massena, NY.

Betty was predeceased by her husband, James M. Parlow (March 1987), and her youngest son, Thomas C. Parlow (April 1988). She was also preceded by her parents, Charles J. Cryderman and Marjorie L. (Bradley) Cryderman, her brother & his wife, Victor Cryderman and Betty (Middlemiss) Cryderman, her youngest sister, Nancy (Cryderman) Ballard, brother-in-law Douglas Champney, niece Sherry (Spicer) Cryderman (2015), two nephews, Paris (1959) and Scott Cryderman (1980). And great nephew Jake Champney (2019), brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Joyce Parlow (Fort Wayne Indiana) Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Mary (Parlow) Squires, and nephew Robert Squires.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at the Saint Regis Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Massena and Massena Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held at Garner Funeral Home in Potsdam on Saturday, February 22, from 1PM to 4 PM, service following 4-5 PM and celebration of life to follow at the Potsdam Elks Lodge 10 Elm Street Potsdam, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Betty’s name to the Potsdam Rescue Squad. Condolences for the Parlow family can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.