Obituary of Betty McBrayne
McBrayne: Betty Jane (Phair) -
Betty McBrayne passed away peacefully September 29, 2024 at the age of 93 with her family by her side.
Survived by her husband James McBrayne 8 days short of 70 years of marriage.
Loving mother to Randy (Claudette) McBrayne, James Jr (Gail) McBrayne, Brent (Lou Anne) McBrayne.
Seven grandchildren Shelly Baker, Kelly Thompson, Dean (Lauren) McBrayne, Donald ( Ashley) McBrayne, Mitchell (Aya) McBrayne, Dylan (Paulina) McBrayne and Tyler (Ming) McBrayne. Ten great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter and one on the way.
Betty worked for 60 years, driving school bus for Badder Bus for 26 years safely, when she finished her bus route she proudly delivered the mail as a rural delivery person for over 50 years. Longstanding member of the Rebekah Lodge in Thamesville, and an active member in the Thamesville United Church. Jim and Betty travelled extensively with Jim and Doris Houston. Betty and Jim loved to camp as well and travelled all over North America in their camper, and always with one of their beloved Labs by their side.
Betty was raised on a farm in Dawn township with eleven siblings, and was the last surviving member of her family. She was also an exceptional fastball player, but her main love was always her family, she was an extraordinary mother and loving wife. she will be sadly missed by all.
Betty will be cremated and interned at a later date with a private family function. The family will receive friends at the Thamesville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 367, 32 Victoria St, Thamesville, ON for a Celebration of Life to honor Betty on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Special thanks to the staff at Riverview Gardens 2nd floor east. They always provided compassionate and loving care, always going the extra mile, we can never repay their kindness.
Donations made in memory of Betty to the Royal Canadian Legion - Thamesville Branch 367, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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