Mary Elizabeth "Betty" O'Connor

My Dear Aunt Betty, she was a grand lady. Always welcoming and gracious. My sister and I had the priviledge of visiting with her at her new place in Victoria in mid October and she was in fine form. We had a lovely visit. I can remember as a child looking forward to Uncle Jack and Aunt Betty and our "older" cousin Alan visiting -- it was special. Aunt Betty has always been an ispriation to me having faced cancer as well as many other health challenges and she weathered these issues with...

Aunt Betty I am so glad you were a part of my life. We had great times together. I remember shoping for a new outfite to wear to Tim's graduation in Victoria.
I will always remember Bill and I taking you to Chapeau for Fr. Alf's retirment party. What a great time.

Hi Alan. It's Patrick Heffel from Trenton. I hope things are going well for the family at this time of remembrance for a great lady and a great life.

We have not spoken for some time Alan, but time means very little with life long family and friends.

If I was able to attend tomorrow's service, this is what I was going to say. Perhaps, if it is part of your plans, you may read this on my behalf.

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" Good afternoon everyone. My name is Patrick Heffel, son of Jim and Vera of Ottawa.

There are a very few people over a life that we call Aunt or Uncle, that are not really a "family Aunt". Well Aunt Betty is my Aunt.

Our two families lived in Trenton, Ontario, close to the Air Force base, and she would give me ice cream cones through the kitchen window, when I was 2 years old. A young boy was so happy to have Aunt Betty around.

As time went by, our Air force...

Dear Alan,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother who worked for me at Uplands 35 years ago. She was a very
dedicated and loyal employee. I also remember your father so very well; they were very close and
now they are together. Unfortunately I will be unable to attend the funeral tomorrow due to
a very important commitment but I hope every goes well for you and your family.

Warm regards
David Hillary

At this time of the year I recall good memories of visiting Jack and Betty on Fentiman Street in Ottawa. Uncle Jack would have a nice fire going, and Aunt Betty always had some Christmas goodies cooked up. They were great hosts!

To us, she was Mrs. O’Connor. She was the mother, and mother-in-law, of very dear friends. We only met Mrs. O’Connor a few times, and those times she struck us as every inch a lady, always gracious and very proper. I recall her as a proud and doting mother when Alan and Jane were married, and I am sure that she was equally as proud and doting as Tim’s nana. Our condolences to them and to all the family and friends that she has left behind.

Dear Nana,


This is my last postcard Nana. It's so hard to say goodbye. I wish I could be there with you right now. The last time we met, were good times. We walked through Beacon Hill Park and watched the birds swim. I got to give you a ride on your wheels. We did lunch with Dad and talked outside your place just in the shade. I'm grateful I got to see you one last time. While I can't be there with you and the family right now, I feel you here with me.

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I have nothing but fond memories of Aunt Betty. I remember her as an energetic woman whose main focus was family, and she was famous for her hospitality! My sister, Anne, and I spent a fun filled week with Aunt Betty, Uncle Jack and Alan when they were living at CFB Trenton many years ago...that was a happy memory.