Betty Beverly Paquet

Betty Beverly Paquet, one of a kind, born on April 14, 1941, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, departed this world on December 15, 2024, in Vaughan, Ontario. Her warm spirit and gentle nature touched the lives of everyone she met, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love and acceptance.

Betty was best friend to her beloved husband, Joseph, and a nurturing mother to her children, Claudette (Peter), Michael (Sheila), Vanessa (Marc), Joseph, Yvonne, Creslin (Eric), Soula, Samuel, Samson (Jody) and John (Alejandra). 

 She embraced her role as a mother, grandmother and great grandmother with an unwavering strength, proudly taking on the persona of a true “Mamma Bear”; as she protected her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and anyone she thought needed her help. She had an extraordinary ability to love unconditionally and make those around her feel safe and understood. People often sought her advice, finding comfort in her non-judgmental perspective.

Her life was forever changed when she lost her son André in 2008. In 2020 she was devastated by the loss of her granddaughter Regis and more recently she lost Andrew, who she held very close in her heart. Betty’s memory will forever be intertwined with the laughter, joy, and love shared with her family and friends. She found immense happiness in gathering with her loved ones, celebrating life together in all its forms. Betty’s personality was a tapestry of inviting warmth, gentle kindness, and a beautiful spirit that uplifted others. She had a profound appreciation for the little things in life. She loved to laugh, she loved to cook and, of course, she loved to watch Coronation Street. Gospel music filled her home on Sunday’s, and she relished in singing and dancing, reminding all those around her of the joy in life. She will forever be remembered and greatly missed by her many sisters, brothers, her 27 grandchildren, and more than 20 greatgrandchildren, as well as her nieces, nephews, and friends.

In memory of Betty, consider donating to the Sunnybrook Foundation.

https://donate.sunnybrook.ca/

The family welcomes all whose lives were touched by Betty to join them in remembering her vibrant spirit. A visitation will be held at the Westminster Funeral & Reception Centre in Toronto on January 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This gathering will be a time to celebrate Betty’s life, share treasured stories, and honour the love she so generously gave.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am within the Trillium Chapel at Westminster Funeral & Reception Centre.  The family would like to extend an invitation to their family and friends to join them for a reception at Westminster Funeral & Reception Centre in the Rose Hall, for a time of fellowship in remembering Betty. 

Please click the link Livestream for the Funeral Service.

Though her physical presence will be missed, Betty Beverly Paquet’s spirit will forever reside in the hearts of those who knew her, a reminder of the importance of love, acceptance, and being true to oneself. She will always be remembered for her remarkable ability to see the beauty in others and the joy she brought to every moment of her life.