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Betty SPATAFORE Obituary
She is survived by her son, Michael; and brother, Toni Baker; sisters, Ricki Giles, Rosalie Holt, and Linda Crayton; nieces, nephews and her dear friends, Karen and Mrs. Foley.
Betty retired from the Newport News SPCA after 25 years as a Kennel Tech. She loved caring for and finding the animals a good home.
A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Grace Episcopal Church in the Parish Hall, 111 Church St., Yorktown, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Betty SPATAFORE
Andrea Howard
May 4, 2010
Betty was a neighbor of mine and I enjoyed her company. I was glad to be there for her whenever she needed something or just to talk. When she got Lucky (her dog) I went right down to the SPCA and got his sister, Sissy and Mother, Sandy. She loved her job and talked about it all the time. She enjoyed all of her animal friends and taking such great care of them. Betty will truly be missed by me and others.
Mary Jo. Barcus
May 4, 2010
my condolences and my prayers are with you and family
Debbie Houpt
May 3, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Michael, your mother was a wonderful person who deeply cared for you and many others. She will be missed by many but will never be forgotten. Her deep care for animals will be remembered by all who came in contact with her at the SPCA. She would give to others and the animals, and do without for herself. In the years I worked with her at the SPCA she was a kind, giving person. Betty touched a many life, both human and animal, and will remain in our hearts forever.
Brenda Insley
May 3, 2010
Linda,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You.
Ruth Mason
May 3, 2010
Dear Lynne, Roger & Ricki,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times you spent together as you celebrate a life well lived. She really loved animals and loved her job at the SPCA! Betty was wonderful and found a loving home for our dog "Lady". It was very hard to let Lady go....but knowing that she was in Betty's care made it so much easier.
Love ya, Ruth, Fred, Samantha, Mackenzie & Brittany <3
Pam Carteret
May 3, 2010
Rosie, I was so sad to hear of you losing your sister. Im glad shes with the Lord and now never to hurt again.Please know Im here for you always and if you need anything call me, I love you!!
May 2, 2010
Betty's love and dedication for the animals at the SPCA was unparralled. She worked tirelessly day after day often without the recognition of her loyalty. It would be a wonderful thing if the Board of Directors honored Betty's commitment by dedicating a memorial to her for her years of service and selfless devotion to unwanted animals.
Katy Feldl and Lolly McMenamin Phillips
gloria daugherty
May 2, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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