Betty Lou MITCHELL

Betty Lou MITCHELL obituary

Betty Lou MITCHELL

Betty MITCHELL Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Nov. 17, 2015.
MITCHELL, Betty Lou
Betty passed away peacefully, at Lanark Lodge, on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Betty Lou Mitchell, of Perth, at the age of 88 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Jim Mitchell and beloved mother to Barbara Smith of Lanark and Debbie Goodenough of Cardinal. Betty was the cherished grandmother to Chrissie (Shawn), Sarah (Andrew), Mark (Dawn), Laura (Andrew), and Erin, as well as great-grandmother to 13 and great-great- grandmother to 1. Betty was predeceased by her parents Wesley and Frances Cutt, and her stepfather Clifford Ryan. She was also predeceased by her siblings Isabel, Eldon, Dorothy, Norman, Elfa, Keith, and Tina. Betty is survived by her sister Nelda Bildwin of Ottawa. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the O'Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, Lanark, with the Reverend Shelley Roberts officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral, with a private interment to be held at Prestonvale Cemetery at a future date. For those wishing, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County, or to the St. Andrew's United Church, would be appreciated. Mrs. Mitchell's arrangements have been entrusted to the O'Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth, 613-267-3082.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Betty's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Betty MITCHELL's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Betty MITCHELL's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?