Obituary of Elizabeth "Betty" Davage

DAVAGE, Elizabeth Lillian "Betty" — 77, of Spryfield for the past 55 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bell Island, NL., she was a daughter of the late Obadiah and Elizabeth (Verge) Butler. Betty began working as a school teacher in Belleoram, NL. After arriving in Halifax, she worked briefly for Simpson-Sears and then for 22 years at KFC in Spryfield, until her retirement. Her favorite pastimes were playing cards with her friends, putting puzzles together with her daughter and granddaughter and knitting mitts and scarves for anyone she met. A long- time member of Emmanuel Anglican Church, Betty will be tremendously missed by all who knew her as she had an enormous heart and always gave, never looking to receive. She was a loving mother and homemaker and raised her family of four. "Mom" will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten by her children, Barb, Winnie (Andrew Holley), Bill (Eileen) and Jerry Herchak; grandchildren, John (Doranda), Jackie and Madeleine "Maddie"; sister, Violet Smith; sister in-law, Sarah. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas, and daughter, Darlene. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Glenna Thornhill of Palliative Care for her support. Arrangements are under the care of J. A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield (477-5601). In keeping with Betty's wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 20 at 2 p.m. in Emmanuel Anglican Church, with Rev Dianna Frye officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Victorian Order of Nurses.