Betty Van Diepenbeek passed away peacefully on Monday December 5, 2023 at the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich at the age of 68. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Ben Van Diepenbeek.
Loving Mother to Ryan, Curtis and Kyle Maddox, Step Mother to Mark (Erin), Tom (Natalie) Ben (Kristina) and Mike Van Diepenbeek. Loving Grandma to 4 Grandchildren and 8 Step Grandchildren.
Survived by her sisters Pat (Dave) Warr, Gail Chrysler, Lynn (Kelly) Higgs and her twin brother Bill (Joanne) Wraith. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents George and Eileen Wraith and her sister Jean Collinson.
Visitation will be held on Friday December 8, 2023 at the Kingsbridge Centre, Kingsbridge from 10:00 am to time of Service at 12:00 pm. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Kingsbridge.
Donations to The Kingsbridge Centre gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Shared by Talvi Buchanan
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Sandy Freeman
A shock to see Betty’s picture in the Signal-Star. Snowmobiling, walking to the one-room school, New Year’s Day at the Wraith’s house. Fun times, great memories. Sincere condolences to Betty’s family and all the Wraiths. Sandy Freeman, Ottawa
Ellen & Lee Littlechild
Sending our deepest Sympathy to the family`s of Betty, may she rest in peace.
Annette and Leroy Drennan
Soo sorry to hear of Betty’s passing.Our sincere condolences to all her family.
William Cookson
To Ryan, Curtis and Kyle,
My deepest condolences to you on your mother’s passing. She will definitely be missed.
Sincerely,
Will
Diane Lauzon
Ben, Ryan, Curtis, Kyle and families.
Betty was my closest friend for so many years.
We all know she was the best and will be missed forever.
Rest In Peace Betty ❤️❤️
Joanne Hickey
To Ben and all of Betty’s family
Our sincere sympathy. Thinking of you.
Joanne Hickey & Cub Bettles
Mike and Judy Lajeunesse
Dearest Betty. You will be missed by so many. RIP our old friend.
Brian and Bev Weaver
We are sending hugs and prayers to you Ben and your family. We will not forget her smiles and laughter.
Joanne Walters
I last saw Betty at our high school reunion in 2019, smiling & laughing with Ben by her side. That is how I will always remember her. My condolences to all of her family. Rest in peace, dear Betty.
Adrice Grenon
Betty I’ll always remember your beautiful smile you brightened every one’s day . You will be so missed . My deepest sympathies to your family and friends .
Dave Hastings
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing..our condolences to Ben and all her family. Karen and Dave Hastings.
Paul KLopp
Ben and your extended family it is with great sadness to have read of Bettys passing .
Please accept our deepest sympathy .
Paul and Heather KLopp
Terrie Pitre
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing, my sincere condolences to Ben & family.
Terrie Pitre
Sharon McClenaghan
Ben and your families Van Diepenbeek, Wraith and Maddox.
Our sincere condolences to you on the passing of Betty.
Sincerely Percy and Sharon Mcclenaghan
Ella May Mohring
We are very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing- I have know her for long time and she was a wonderful person always had a smile whenever we ran into each other. She will be missed.
Jime (Bird) and Ella May Mohring
Colleen "Maddox" Wicken
I will always remember Betty’s almost constant smile and her laughter even in the most difficult times. She was a wonderful person and sister-in-law! My deepest condolences to my nephews, their families and Betty’s extended family. God Bless!
Colleen
Karla Hogan
I’m sorry to hear of Betty’s passing, Ben. My condolences and prayers to you and both your and Betty’s families.
Lori and Rod Merner
We are so sorry to hear about Betty passing away. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family! Rod and Lori
Connie and Don Pletch
Ben, our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Susan and Murray Moffat
We are very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Sending sympathy to her loved ones and friends.
Pauline and Ed Laithwaite
Thinking of you at this sad time. Treasure your memories. On behalf of the other Laithwaite brothers, we wish to extend our sincere condolences to all the Wraith family. May she rest in peace. Pauline and Ed Laithwaite
Jane and Len Muegge
Ben and family- so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. You’re in our thoughts and prayers
Cathy Harman
My deepest condolences to Ben, the Wraith and Maddox families. Betty was a special person. Her family and my family were neighbours on Hwy#8 for many years. She babysat us a few times as well. Heaven has gained a very special angel. RIP Betty ❤️
Jim Dietrich
Ben & Family, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Inge Wraith and family Wraith
Our deepest sympathy to you, Betty and Ben’s family. Betty will be sorely missed by us and all who knew her.
Wraith family
Marybelle Cranston
To Ben and the Wraith family I send my sympathy at this time. As you share your memories, her love for you all will shine through. Marybelle Cranston
Dianne Foster
Dearest Betty you have always held a special place in my life. Truly the kindest, funnest and caring person I have ever had the privilege of calling my friend. Such a huge loss to everyone who knew her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. There will never be another like you 🩷
Cyndi LaFramboiise
Please accept my sincere condolences. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jerry Van Dyke
I had the pleasure of working with Betty many many years ago when I drove tour buses for All Star Tours/United Trails and In many cases Betty was the escort/ tour manager and we travelled all over North America.
Betty was an absolute pleasure to work with,she was ALWAYS happy,the people al loved Betty and she loved them.
Betty really did her homework before she set out on a tour ,even if she had never been to a destination before you would never know it,her knowledge of the whole route and cities would be amazing.
And always with a smile on her face,Betty was such a sweet sweet person,is it any wonder that all the drivers loved to travel with her.Betty loved her job and the fact that she made many old people’s dreams come true made her very proud,
I’m sorry to hear that Betty had cancer,but happy to hear that she got married again and to a Dutchman no less
I sure hope he treated Betty well ,she only deserved the very very best,
REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND,I THINK OF YOU OFTEN
Larry & Lynn Million
Our sincere sympathy to all of Betty’s family.
Wishing you comfort at this sad time
Sharanne MacDonald
Many years ago we both worked as Tour Directors. We shared an apartment in Cambridge for a couple of years. With both of us travelling, we had the apartment for 3 months before we actually spent a night together in it. Betty was a lovely person with a radiant smile and the best laugh. Her only dreadful habit was smoking in bed! She was lots of fun. My deepest sympathy to you all
Talvi Buchanan
Very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I always loved seeing her and Ben in the pub for dinner and could often hear her laughing or giving Ben a hard time. Condolences to the entire Van Diepenbeek family ❤️
Burt & Vicki Lobb
Our deepest sympathy to the loved ones of Betty. Betty was a wonderful woman. Thinking of you all at this difficult time ❤️
Sean Duncan
Every interaction with Betty was always a pleasure. Although she is gone way too early, her legacy will live on with the three amazing boys she raised.
Christine & Allan McWhinney
Betty was a gem. One of the nicest people to run into when out and about. Keeping you all in our thoughts. We’ve lost another good one.
Sandy & Kevin Finnie
So sorry for your loss , our thoughts are prayers go out to you . She will be missed .
Edward Brunk
Ben, so sorry for your loss. Ed & Joanne
Bill and Suzanne Andrew
We are very sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Ben and all of her family.
Delbert Shewfelt
Ben, my sympathy to you and your family and Betty’s family She was a very nice
person , always with a smile. We always enjoyed seeing you at past Warden functions.
RIP Betty
Deb and Marilyn
Boyce Shirley
To Lynn and your entire family..My sincere sympathy in the loss of your sister, Betty. You were so very thoughtful and caring to me when l lost my brother this summer. Thinking of you now.. Love and hugs..💙 Shirley.
Elaine Wilson
Sending our sincere condolences to all the family. Hugs♥️
Mike & Elaine Wilson
& Curtis O’Donnell
Sheila Sinnett
My condolences to all. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. She will be so missed by those that where lucky enough to know and love her.
Marsha Austin
Betty was an inspiration to me. She would always have your back. She was a good friend of mine and also my co-worker. We had many good times together & good memories. RIP my friend we will miss you !!!!!
My condolences go out to Ben Kyle Curtis Ryan & family so very sorry for your loss.
Rhonda Lightfoot
Dear sweet Betty! I will miss our friendship-so much but you will forever hold a special place in my heart! Fly high my friend! Sending my deepest condolences to Ben and family! Hold the memories close to your heart forever!❤️
Shirley Erb
To all of Betty’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Wagg
Ben our thoughts and prayers are with you. May cherished memories help you through this difficult time. Murray and Linda Wagg
Joan Bernard
My sincere prayers and condolences Ben! Joan ( Gwen’s mom)
Dave keys
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our sincere condolences goes out to entire family.
Dave and Shelly Keys
Shelley and Dan Merner
We are so sorry to hear about Betty. Please hold on to the beautiful memories that are shared by family and friends during this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers to all the family
Lorne & Christine Munn
Bettie’s Joy and Zest for life shined so bright. We loved travelling with you and Ben.
You’re deeply going to be missed my all.
Love you Betty
The Munn’s
Jim Bissett
Sorry for your loss, my condolences to the family
Jim , Denise and Family
Gayle and Barron Purser
our sincere conolences to the Wraith , Maddox, and Van Diepanbeek Familys, on your loss of Betty.
Gayle and Barron Purser
Dorothy Bourdeau
Heartfelt condolences are sent to Ben and family and the entire Wraith family. Betty was a dear friend.
Art and Dorothy Bourdeau
Maureen Redmond
I’m so very sorry to all for your great loss. May God bless you all. My deepest sympathy
M Redmond
Mark Becker
Ben & families
Please accept my sincere condolences. Betty was a kind individual and will be missed.