Betty Jane BJ 93 of Sandwich and formerly of Yarmouth Port died Friday August 18, 2017 at the Decatur House in Sandwich. She was the wife of the late Wallace Wally M. Lornell, who died in 2011. Together they moved to Heatherwood in Yarmouth Port in 2007 from Delmar, NY. She attended Northside Methodist Church in Brewster until 2013, when she moved to Sandwich to live at the Decatur House. BJ was born into a farming family in Chaska, MN. She had a profound commitment to the cause of social justice. A lifelong member of Planned Parenthood, BJ had a long career in social work. During her retirement, she devoted herself to the hospice movement as a volunteer. She is survived by her three children, Gretchen Precey of London, England, Kip of Silver Spring, MD, and Eric of Sandwich. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate BJs life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday September 30, 2017 in the Decatur House, 176 Main St., Sandwich, MA 02563. Arrangements by Hallett Funeral Home, South Yarmouth. www.hallettfuneralhome.com
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My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort in this difficult time (Isiah 26:19)
May 28, 2018
Sending prayers to Eric and family on the loss of your sweet mother. I had the joy of getting to know her at Northside when I went to take her photo for our church directory. It was an absolute delight to spend time with her. I cherish the memory. Blessings and peace, Jan Urquhart, Northside UMC
Janice Urquhart
September 25, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORTT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
KELLEY
August 29, 2017
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