Augusta, Georgia
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Bertha Lee Battey Toole, beloved wife of William Francis Toole, died in Cashiers, NC on Sunday, July 24. She was 85 years old. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Augusta, GA, with the Reverend Doctor Richard E....
Read MoreI loved Bertha! She always made me feel welcome and happy in her home. This year we made her famous Artichoke Pickle with artichokes that Robbie had grown. It took 2 days but was worth the effort. I think of her and Auntie Mary whenever we eat it. Bertha had a well lived life!
Maggie Morton
July 20, 2024 | Friend
Dear Mr. Toole,
I am very sorry to hear about your wife. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I remember meeting her at one of the St. Hilda's functions at the end of your tenure there. She was vivacious and outgoing. We missed you at the 60th anniversary last year, but remembered how much you touched our musical lives with Gilbert and Sullivan, chorus, and choir and of course, the Pageant I am still playing the cello in various chamber music groups, orchestra amd am...
Rosalind Volpe Goodwin '71
August 15, 2011 | Chapel Hill, NC
Dear Mr. Toole,
My condolences to your family and to you. I remember being so very excited to hear that you had married just a few years after I graduated from St. Hilda's and St. Hugh's. I take this opportunity to let you know that you were so influential in my musical life and in so many other ways, and I thank you. My thoughts are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Volpe, '74
August 14, 2011 | Lido Beach, NY
Mr. Toole,
The alumni of St. Hilda's and St. Hugh's School are sorry to hear of your loss. Many of remember when you got married! We hope you will respond to our recent effort to get in touch with you.
Peggy Thomson, '76
Peggy Thomson
August 13, 2011 | New York, NY
Dear Bill
We were so sad to hear of Bertha's death.Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Caroline and the Battey family.
Jackie& Frank Christian
August 02, 2011 | Chichester,England
Bertha Lee, Terese and Family: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mother! My hear is saddened for your loss. We never lose the ones we love...they are a part of who we are! I remember your Mom from days gone by, she was a beautiful mother of beautiful children.
Carol Smitherman-Powers
August 01, 2011 | Spartanburg, SC
Mr. Toole and the Battey family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck & Joan Atkins
July 31, 2011 | St. Simons Island, GA
Lee and Family
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Her greatest legacy are her children & grandchildren. She lived life to it's fullest and leaves special memories for her family and friends. May your memories bring you comfort and know a special guardian angel is watching over you.
Deborah Chavel Stewart
July 31, 2011 | Augusta, GA
THE BATTEY FAMILY
We were so sadden to hear about the loss of your mother. Mrs. "B" was a wonderful lady with a heart of gold. She will be missed by all. Lee, take care of your famliy and may your hearts be filled with peace and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jim and Gale Cutchins
Virginia Beach, VA
July 28, 2011
