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Betty Ingersoll Obituary

INGERSOLL, Betty Louise 70, of Tatnic Road, died early Tuesday morning at her sister's residence in Ogunquit, Maine following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Woburn, MA on November 13, 1937, a daughter of Weldon Maxwell Huckins and Gladys Louise (Towse) Huckins. She grew up in Woburn, and graduated from Woburn High School. Following High School, she enrolled in the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned her R.N. degree. Following school, Betty was employed at the former Choate Hospital in Woburn for many years. She then worked at an Alzheimer's hospital in Malden, and finally at Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation in Kennebunk, Maine, from where she retired in 1999. A devout Catholic, she was a communicant of Holy Spirit Parish/St. Mary's Church, Wells, ME where she attended Mass daily. Betty was a member of the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling with her husband, Richard. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Ann McGowan in 2002. Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years, Richard Ingersoll of Wells, ME; her son, Robert David Ingersoll of Chicopee, MA; two daughters, Deborah Jean Whelan and husband William of Pelham, NH, and Lori Ann Carlo and husband Jim of Nashua, NH; her sister, Diane Elaine DeSalvo and husband Chris of Ogunquit, ME; and 3 grandchildren Kayla and Kevin Whelan and Eric Carlo. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish/St. Mary's Church, 236 Eldridge Street, Wells, ME. Private burial will take place at a later date in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, MA. If desired, the family encourages memorial donations in her memory to: The Smile Train, 41 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10010 or Heifer International, P.O. Box 1692, Merrifield, VA 22116. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, PO Box 910 Wells, ME 04090 www.bibberfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 16, 2008.

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Darroll & Judy Lain

October 25, 2008

Sorry the hear the loss, She will be greatly missed.

Linda Wagner

October 25, 2008

It always made me feel good to see Betty. She was such an inspiration. I'll miss seeing her at the post office, church and York Hospital Oncology. I know she is at peace and I hope her family can find peace, too. Keep an eye on us all Betty.

Evan & Rose Mary Patrick

October 22, 2008

Dear Dick and Family our deep sympathy on the loss of Betty. We have many good memories of Betty at Kountree Kampinn and will miss her smiling face and sweet concerns for everyone. Our prayers will be with you

Ed Szostak

October 21, 2008

Dick, During our short time this summer in Maine, we have become good friends and are deeply saddened over the loss of your lovely wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. We pray that Betty is at peace with our Lord and is watching over you and your family.

Your Neighbors,
Ed & Claudette

Judy Williams

October 20, 2008

Dick-
Although Gary and I just met you & Betty this summer at Ogunquit Farms we enjoyed having you as neighbors. Betty must have been a very strong woman with a lot of faith because if you didn't know it, you would never know she was so ill. The loss of a love one is very sad, but remember all the good times together. We hope you will be back at Ogunquit Farms next year. You will be in our prayers.
Gary & Judy Williams

Paul & Janey Cottrell

October 18, 2008

Dear Dick and family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Betty, she left us with many memories of good times at KK. Looking forward to seeing you this winter.
God Bless,

Don and Barbara Rose

October 18, 2008

Dear Dick and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you Dick. Betty was a wonderful lady with her quiet, sweet ways. We have great memories of her at KK---a great neighbour and friend always with a smile. God bless.

Lynne Hovey

October 18, 2008

Dick, I was so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I loved Glady & Huck and all the girls very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I've been down that road and know how difficult the loss is. Love & hugs to you and your entire family.

Parnel Ide

October 18, 2008

To Betty's family and friends. Of course I was saddened to read the news about Betty. I had just seen her at the reunion for our school of nursing. Betty was very much admired by all who knew her and she was an inspiration to me. She faced her crisis with such bravery and gained joy out of each day. How fortunate we all are to have known Betty and what a lovely mother and wife she has always been. She will be missed but celebrated.

Earle & Myrna Livingstone

October 17, 2008

Dick and family, we are saddened to hear of Bettys passing,she was such a trooper ,never complained and always had a smile,she will be surely missed,love to you and your family,Earle and & Myrna

Marty & Barbara Britten

October 17, 2008

In my lifetime, two non-family people have impacted my look of this world, Doris Perry and Betty Ingersol. Their inner strength and outward happiness, even through their own personal pains, is an inspiration to me, Barbara. They are my heroes. Love them both. Dick - our hearts and prayers go out to you.

Harry and Lonnie Curtis

October 17, 2008

We were terribly sorry to hear about Betty's passing. She is a truly wonderful and courageous lady and has been an inspiration to us all. She will be missed by all of us at KK. We sincerely hope that you will find comfort in your precious memories, and in knowing that you have many friends who are thinking of you and praying for you.

Ron And Harriet Stockhoff

October 16, 2008

Dick -The memory of your 49+ years together will certainly be at the top of all you have treasured most in your life. We are thinking of you in your loss, and trust God to provide the solace and strength you need during these difficult days.

Sally & Bill Massie

October 16, 2008

We are so saddened to hear of Betty's passing. We know that our Lord welcomed her home and said you fought a long courageous battle my child. We will miss our dear friend so much. May God bless you Dick and all of Betty's loving family.

Bob and Dorothy Wickline

October 16, 2008

Bob and I are deeply sorry for your loss, Dick. Betty was always so high in spirits and a lot of fun at Kountree Kampinn Resort. We hope to see you at KK next year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Harry and Marie McClure

October 16, 2008

WE WILL MISS OUR DEAR FRIEND WHO ALWAYS FOUND A REASON TO SMILE, EVEN WHEN TIMES WERE ROUGH. BETTY WAS A LOVER OF MUSIC AND HAD A GREAT FAITH. SHE IS OUR ANGEL AND AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL.

Dick & Marie Van Schyndel

October 16, 2008

We were so saddened by the news of Betty's passing. She will be truly missed by many, especially the family at KK.

Jack and Lynne Gilles

October 16, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Betty was a wonderful person and we will miss her very much. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Marilyn Drumm

October 16, 2008

Dear Dick and family,
I will always remember Betty for her quiet sense of humor, her courage and faith and her determined battle against the "Big C". She was a wonderful lady and a great neighbor.

Love and prayers to you all,

Marilyn Drumm

Sharon Rider

October 16, 2008

Goodbye to a loving friend. After a
wonderful marriage - your health problems are finally over and you are now in the loving arms of our saviour.
You were an inspiration to all who knew you and we look forward to greeting you again in Heaven !!!!!!
Sharon & Gene Rider

John "DINZE" dineen

October 16, 2008

Betty, a fine member of the Class of 55, Woburn High School.

Her smile would brighten up ANY classroom.

For the W.H.S. Class of 55.

Alice Hayward

October 16, 2008

Dick, I was so saddened to read of Betty's passing. She was such a trooper and an inspiration to all. She never complained and was always up. She seemed well at the Beacon, but I'm sure it was a front. I'm so glad to have known her and yourself. Hope to see you in Florida.

Chuck & Maureen Levenduski

October 16, 2008

We are saddened by your loss and you have our deepest sympathy.

October 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your beloved wife and mother, Betty. She was truly an inspiration to all who knew her. We will surely miss her as our "Kountree Kampinn" neighbor.

JIM & EILEEN FULTON
ERIE, PA

Linda and Dave Riddle

October 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dick, and your family during this difficult time. Betty was one of a kind and we will miss her smiling face around the campgrounds.

Dave and Donna Hobbs

October 16, 2008

God added another angel in Heaven. Betty was an inspiration to us, most of the time you would of never known she was so sick.
It was a true blessing to us to have known her even for a short while at KK.

Mary and Jack Essling

October 16, 2008

We are so saddened to learn of Betty's passing. We are looking forward to seeing Dick at KK this winter.

Ken & Arlene Blackman

October 16, 2008

There aren't any words to express how very sorry we are to hear of Betty's death. She and Dick became our very dear friends during our years at Kountree Kampinn. She was a joy and an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. The world certainly was a better place for her being in it. We will miss her terribly.

Sharon Aitken

October 16, 2008

What a wonderful joy to have known Betty from Kountree Kampinn in Florida. We were graced with her friendship for five great years. She was an inspiration to everyone. Always in our hearts and memories.

Bruce and Sharon Aitken

Jane Ferguson

October 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved wife Betty. She ws a wonderful person and I so enjoyed her friendship at K.K. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Ray & Greta McAdams

October 16, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss Dick. We hope to see you at KK this winter and will help in any way we can.

bob heed

October 16, 2008

Thanks for the memories

Jim & Dot Greenwood

October 16, 2008

Dear Dick and Family,

Dot and I are deeply sorry for your loss. We will always remember the good times we shared during the past several winters while at Kountree Kampinn RV Resort in Florida.

Lee Mahoney

October 16, 2008

Although our friendship was only five years, because of a chance meeting at MGH, Betty was a very special person and I will miss her dearly.

The Bibber Family

October 16, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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