WELLS, Elizabeth Eileen (Betty)

Apr 10, 2013

Peacefully left us February 27, 2013 in the comfort of her lakeside home surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was born in Grimsby Ontario in 1921 to James and Olive Theal. With her brother Irvine she spent a carefree childhood and made life-long friends. In 1943 she married a dashing airman named Dan Wells (predesceased, 1993) whom she had known since childhood. After the war Dan and Betty began building a life together farming near Palmerston, Ontario. Not a typical farm wife for the time, Betty raised a few eyebrows as one of the first women in the area to be seen wearing slacks in town. Betty and Dan were very happy together square dancing and travelling the world. But her greatest pride was her family: 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. A busy wife and mother, Betty always had time for people and could be counted on to listen and laugh. She will be best remembered for her beautiful smile and unfailing optimism. She found happiness in the simple pleasure of life. Betty will be deeply missed by her children: James Wells (Kathy) of Carleton Place; Jan Miller (Dick) of Verona; Josephine Wells (Dana Lomas) of Kingston; Judy Burns (Gord) of Perth Road; and Bill Wells (Bernadette) of Springwater. She will also be remembered by her grandchildren: Dani Keely (Trevor), Joe Wells (Melanie), Kara Parisienne (Matt), Lisa Wilberforce (John), Chris Miller (Kristie), Rowan Lomas (Aurora), Alison Lomas, Michael Burns (Erin), Geoff Burns (Amanda), Jocelyn Burns (Jeff), John Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Kathleen Wells (Jeff) and all 13 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister-in-law Jean Kitchen of Mississauga, Rosemary Wells of Vancouver, and many nieces and nephews. We are so grateful for all the people who made it possible to keep her at home over the past few years, Dr. Laura DiQuinzio, the nurses from St. Elizabeth and the home care workers from Red Cross. We especially want to thank our angel of mercy Bernie Kelly who cared for Elizabeth and her family with such incredible kindness, care and compassion for over two and a half years. The family will have a Celebration of her life for friends and relatives on May 11, 2013 at 2 PM at the home of Judy and Gord Burns. Memorial donations may be given to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of one’s choice.