Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Nead
NEAD: Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Smith) -
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Nead, 94 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Daughter of the late Velma Sullivan and the late Lyle Smith.
Loving wife of 69 years of the late Howard Nead (2017).
Betty had one predeceased brother Robert Smith (2017).
Mother of Diane Adamson (Graham) and predeceased son Donald Nead (2019) (Bonnie).
Grandmother to four: Jeff Nead (Amber), Gerry Nead (Sue), Julie Tellier (Steve) and Cindy Branquet (Rick).
Great-grandmother to nine and great-great-grandmother to three.
As per Betty's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for immediate family.
A very special thank-you to the staff of Hudson Manor Tilbury and the Chatham-Kent Hospice.
Memorial donations may be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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