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Obituary of Betty McMullen
McMullen, Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Manion) RNA
Proud Resident of Smiths Falls
WWII Veteran ~ W 2886 L/CPL - UC CDN
The final farewell to our dear mother who passed away peacefully at Hilltop Manor in Merrickville on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the remarkable age of 95. She was the beloved wife of our Dad, James "Doug" McMullen who predeceased Mom in 2007. Loving mother of Rick (Judy) McMullen, Stephen McMullen, Janet (Ron) Coutanche and JoAnne (Rod) Keays. Cherished grandmother to Debbie VanRiper, Lori Wood, Shannon Miller, Derek and Tina Coutanche, Kim Thompson and Kathleen and Kris Kerfoot. She was a proud great-grandmother to her wonderful 13 great-grandchildren. She is also predeceased by her two grandsons Ronnie Coutanche and Stevie McMullen. Also predeceasing Mom was her friend and companion George Kimere who passed away in 2018. She will be fondly remembered by her siblings Peggy Jacobsen, and Bill and Don Manion, as well as her many nieces, nephews and extended family. All are invited to a Memorial Service at Trinity United Church, Smiths Falls on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. A private interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery for the family. Everyone is invited to rejoin with the family for a gathering and celebration of Mom's life at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95, following the family interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hilltop Manor Activity Fund or to Trinity United Church. "Even when a life is long, life is too short."