Isabelle M. Villano

BRIDGEWATER Isabelle M. "Betty" (Anderson) Villano, 84 years, of Bridgewater, formerly of Hanson and Rockland, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Gerard Jerry Villano for 64 years. Betty was born April 11, 1924, in Warwick, R.I. Growing up, Betty was an avid softball player and roller skater. She also played a softball game in front of the great Babe Ruth. She was a loving mother to Jerry Villno and his wife Janet of Halifax, David Villano of Carver, Kathleen Welch and her husband Dr. Kevin Welch of Hanson, Robert Villano of Whitman and Wayne Villano and his wife Kathy of Lakeville. She also survived by 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren, many of whom she taught to cook her famous homemade recipes. Betty enjoyed cooking, gardening, making beautiful holiday wreaths, walking along the beach with her grandchildren at Fourth Cliff in Scituate, playing daily cribbage games with her husband Jerry and their trips to Cocoa Beach, Fla., during the winter. Bettys greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her generosity, guidance and kindness. Relatives and friends invited to attend visiting hours in the MacKinnon Funeral Home, 760 Washington St., Whitman, Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial Saturday in Holy Ghost Church, School Street, Whitman, at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. For directions or to sign the guest book, visit www.mackinnonfuneral.com.