Stapleton (Consitt) Elizabeth 'Betty' L. Peacefully in hospital in Perth, following a sudden stroke, surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at the age of 86 years. Betty was predeceased by her parents Dr. Edward and Caroline (Cavanagh) Consitt, beloved husband Desmond in February 1996 and a dearly loved son James in October 2010, sisters Aileen Dowsett, Mary Latchford, Dorothy McCarney, Catherine McLennan, Carmel Buckley, Rita Ballantyne, Doreen Consitt and Theresa McKim and dear friend Joseph Pennett. Much loved and cherished mother of Catherine E. Stapleton (Robert Cleroux) of Perth, Elizabeth A. Stapleton (Michael Grieve) of Destin, Florida, Kelly M. Stapleton of Toronto and treasured daughter-in-law, Gwen Stapleton of Perth. Betty loved her life in Perth and Otty Lake where she enjoyed summers all her life. Betty was a positive and considerate person who lived life to the fullest and had a kind word for everyone who crossed her path. She treasured her life long and newly forged friendships and was the matriarch of the Consitt clan spanning five generations. Her knowledge and memories as family historian will be surely missed. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John's Church, Perth on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to St. John's Church Memorial Fund, Lanark Animal Welfare Society (L.A.W.S.) or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.