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Betsey Knowles Obituary
Princeton - Betsey J. (Smith) Knowles, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Wachusett Manor in Gardner. She was born in Princeton, the daughter of the late Myron and Helen M. (Jackson) Smith and ultimately remained in Princeton her entire life.
She leaves her loving husband of 57 years, Kenneth L. Knowles, Jr.; her four daughters, Pamela J. Furno of Barre, Debra L. Kortenhoeven and her husband, Eric of Templeton, Laurie H. Cole and her husband, David of Jefferson and Lisa V. Kinell and her husband, David of Barre; her sister, Katharine (Smith) Stimpson Keene of Princeton; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Lawrence, Ron and Jeff Smith, and her half brother Myron Whittles.
Betsey was employed by Sunnyside Ford for 26 years before retiring in 2013. She has been an active member of the Oakdale United Methodist Church in West Boylston for many years. She was a loving and wonderful mom raising her four daughters, and when not with her family, enjoyed vacationing with her husband in the family RV, visiting many places and sharing time with dear friends. Her truest joy, and her ultimate calling in life, was the unconditional love and care of her family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A memorial service for Betsey will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 29th at the Oakdale United Methodist Church, 15 North Main Street, West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Princeton Fire Dept., Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 37, Princeton, MA 01541, or Sweetpea F.O.R. Animals, 1090 Pleasant Street, Paxton, MA 01612. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit
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April 30, 2019
Kenny and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Betsy
passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Nancy Hubbard
Chris Rucci
April 26, 2019
Ken,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Betsey. She was always so pleasant to me during those dreaded late night calls. A great loss. A wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers. Always.
Chris and Betty Rucci
April 26, 2019
So sorry to hear of Betsey's passing. Fond memories of her as a great neighbor when we owned Mountain Greenery.
Jan and Cliff
Linda Morse
April 25, 2019
So deeply saddened to hear of Betsey's passing. She always had a smile and kind word for those she come in contact with. She will be greatly missed. Prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless the family with comfort and peace.
Linda
Patricia Kane
April 25, 2019
Lindsay,DJ & Avery Creelman, Shannon L Kane,I'm so sorry for your loss.Love Always,Grammie Kane.
samuel grajales
April 25, 2019
my condolences to Kenny and family, I worked with Kenny at Norton co. God bless you all in this difficult time and always.
April 25, 2019
Kenny and family I'm so sorry for your loss of Betsey I remember when you two met, may she R.I.P. Charlie Bolater
Cindy Ide
April 25, 2019
Pam, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She always had a smile when she came to the office. What a sweet lady. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
DIANNE & Robert MAJEWSKI
April 25, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the Betsy's family. May she rest in peace.
Tricia Wallace
April 25, 2019
Dear Kathy,
May fond memories of your sister, Betsey, bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have, and smile ~ because what we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us, and through us, they live on.
My heart, and prayers go out to you, and your family.
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