BORLAND: Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Willard) of Usborne Township
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On January 27, 2025 @ 10:58 AM In Exeter,Obituary | 92 Comments
Betty passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Borland (2017). Cherished mother of Jeff Borland of Woodham, and Brad and Darlene Borland of Exeter. Proud grandma of Kennedy, and Matthew Borland. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Annie (Connor) Willard, her brother and sister-in-law Roy and Dorothy Willard and her in-laws; Bert and June Borland, Loreen and Willis Gill, Mary and Bill Rowcliffe, Alma Borland, Wilma and Sandy Munn, Lyla and Larry Rudolph, Lillian and Bob Watters, and June and John Hodgins. Betty was a member of the Thames Road-Elimville UCW for many years.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on WEDNESDAY, January 29th from 5 – 8 PM.
Betty’s funeral service will be held in the funeral home on FRIDAY, January 31st at 11 AM with Rev. Louise von Massow officiating. Private family interment Exeter Cemetery.
Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh
Donations to West Huron Care Centre (Blue Water Rest Home), Thames Road-Elimville United Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “BORLAND: Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Willard) of Usborne Township”
Jeff, Brad and Darlene, sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. RIP
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
May your memories ease your hurt in the days to come.
Condolences to Jeff, Brad and families
John and Hilrita Arts and families
Arts Farms Ltd
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to the Borland family on the passing of your mother.
Jeff, Brad and family:
My sincere condolences to each of you. I met Betty many years ago when I worked at Wuerth Shoes; she was serious and a perfectionist with a strong work ethic. She always kept her boys top of mind and heart.
Respectfully
Barb Wareing
To Brad ,Darlene and all who loved Betty,
We offer our sincere sympathy to each and everyone!
Tough to part with our Mother at any age,but you will have many good memories .
Smile when you think of her,that helps!
Warm hugs from Jerry and Alice
Jeff, Brad and Darlene
sorry to hear of the passing of Betty. Our condolences to entire family
Jeff, Brad and family. Sincere condolences to everyone on the loss of Betty! Thinking of you all.
Darlene and Borland family, our condolences on your loss. We are thinking about you and sending you strength.
Jeff, Brad, Darlene & family
Our sympathies on the loss of your mom. She was a good neighbour.
Barry & Melonie
My thoughts are with you at this time
Jeff, Brad, and family. Our condolences to all of you. Your loss will be felt by so many that knew her and the impact she had on others.
Jeff, Brad & Darlene and family,
We are extending our sincere condolences as you mourn the loss of your Mom and Grandma.
She was a lucky Mom to have such caring and dedicated boys, who she loved so much. May your many loving memories help you through the coming days and weeks.
Thinking of you.
Jon and Chelsey Passmore
Sending sincere sympathy to Jeff, Brad and families. We will definately miss your sweet mom at the BWRH. Praying for comfort and strength for you in the days ahead. Carol Deichert
Condolences Jeff Brad and family. Your mom was a great girl. She loved her family and was a sweet lady. Take comfort in your memories.
Jeff, Brad and Darlene and family , sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Sending our condolence.
Our condolences on the passing of Betty. May kind memories remain forever.
Steve & Trish Gould
My Sincere Sympathy to Jeff, Brad and Darlene, Kennedy and Matthew…Remembering the happy times with mom and grandma
will keep her always present…she is with her Jack again….
Dear Jeff and Brad & family , you have our deepest condolences on your Mom passing , a blessing though for her , we are thinking of you all at this time.
Jeff,Brad and Darlene
Sorry to hear the passing of Betty
Condolences to all the family
Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you in the passing of your mom. You will have lots of precious memories to hold close!
Earl and Marilyn Miller and family
Our sincerest condolences go out to the Borland family. Betty was always so busy and full of energy. Took the time to ask about family and was a pleasure to chat with. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Jeff, Brad and Darlene and family,
We are sorry to see the passing of your Mother and Grandmother.
Our condolence to you all.
R.I. P. Betty.
Jeff, Brad and Family; Sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences; wishing you comfort in your memories in the days ahead. Dalt
My condolences to the Borland Family on Betty’s passing. Always enjoyed my deliveries to her every Thursday at her home and our chats. My Dad will miss her at the dining table at Blue Water. My thoughts are with you.
Jeff, Brad& Darlene and Family
Sincere Condolences on the passing of your mom & grandma. Cherish all the memories as they will give you comfort through the difficult days ahead.
~Craig & Andrea Alexander~
To Jeff,Brad,Darlene&Family
My condolences on the loss of your mom.
May good memories bring you comfort.
Jeff, Brad, Darlene, Kennedy and Mathew,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Each time I would talk with Betty, she talked about her family, Betty was so proud of each of you. May you hold your memories close. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Christine Gould
Jeff, Brad and Darlene and family, heartfelt condolences on your Mother’s , Grandmother’s passing. Betty was a very friendly lady. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, Brad and Darlene and family:
Thoughts are with you all as you grieve the passing of your Mom!
Memories of many great conversations with Betty over the years flood my mind!
Our condolences to Brad , Jeff and Families and Marlene and Bill
Lori & Murray
Dear Jeff, Brad & Darlene , Kennedy and Matthew,
Sending our most sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom (Grandma),
My own dear Mom enjoyed working with Betty at Wuerth Shoes and I got to know her as a faithful patient from my dental office career.
Wishing each of you peace, healing and many, many good memories as you go forward without her.
Our deepest condolences to Jeff, Brad and family. Betty was a cheerful and sincere lady at Wuerth’s Shoe store. Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead!
Elaine, Jason, Dawn and family
Condolences to all family members. We had many chats over the years at the store and then again at The Mane Event.
Darlene and Brad and family – I am thinking of you during this sad time. Mom’s can be pretty special, I know she will be missed.
Warm thoughts sent your way,
Kimberley
Jeff, sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, may find comfort in knowing an angel will be watching over you.
Suzanne Schruder
Wellburn Agromart
Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Betty. Our sincere condolences to everyone.
Scott & Angie Heywood
Jeff, Brad & family:
We send our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom.
Hoping your memories are a comfort now.
Jeff, Brad, Darlene, Kennedy, Matthew
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Mother and Grandma. She sure loved you all very much. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Gail and Bill Baker
Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family
sincere sympathy in your great loss. Betty was such a kind lady.
Jeff, Brad and Family – our sincere condolences and wishing you comfort and peace in your memories of your Mom
Jeff & Leigh Kints
Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family- our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mom. Cherish the memories – she is with your dad now
Our sincere condolences to the entire Borland family on the passing of your dear mom and grandma. May the good memories bring you peace and comfort.
We extend our sincere sympathy to the Borland family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My deepest sympathy to the Borland family on the passing of your Mom and Grandma.
Jeff,
Brad & family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cherish your fond memories.
Joyce & Frank Maas
Sending sincere sympathy Jeff, Brad and Darlene, sorry to hear about your mother, I got to know her when she was a patient in hospital and then when she was at the Bluewater nursing home stopped in a few times to say a quick hello after visiting my mom .
Our sincere condolences to Jeff, Brad and Darlene & family.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
Thinking of you all.
Thinking of the Borland family. Betty was a strong character and I’m sure you will have many memories to share as you gather to celebrate her
Brad, Darlene, Jeff & family,
Condolences to you at this difficult time. Never easy to lose a loved one.
Jeff, Brad and family. So sorry to hear of your Mom’s death. I always had great visits with her. May a lifetime of cherished memories with your Mom bring comfort during this difficult time.
Please accept our sincere condolences from everyone at Wuerths. Betty was like another family member and we look back with fond memories on a wonderful lady. John and linda Wuerth
Jeff, Brad and families. My condolences for your loss! Dan
Sincere condolences to the Borland family on the passing of Betty. Remember all the good times you spent together.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
To Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family
Our condolences on the passing of Betty.
Many good memories of her over the years, we hope they bring comfort to you over coming years.
My deepest condolences.
Dear Brad and Darlene, please be assured of our prayers during this time of loss for your family.
Pastor Tim
Our Sincere condolences to the Borland family. I have many memories of Betty while growing up in Thames Road.
She was a unique person and followed what she believed in.
Jeff, Brad Darlene and family: We were sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy. May you look back on your pleasant memories for many years.
Jeff, Brad and Darlene,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Betty. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time
Jeff I’m sorry for your loss
Dear Jeff, Brad, Darlene & Family
Sending my deepest sympathies on the passing of Betty. I worked with her for many years at Wuerth Shoes, and I learned a lot from this lovely lady. Treasure all of your wonderful memories.
Sincerely,
Carolyn, Dan Gower & Family
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother and grandmother. Sending my condolences to the Borland family during this difficult time.
Cody Lemon
Prograin
Jeff and Brad and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Betty. Our deepest condolence goes out to you.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Emerson and Betty Anne Gill
Jeff, Brad, Darlene, Kennedy and Matthew
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Jeff, thinking of you at this time and sending my sincere condolances
To Jeff, Brad & Darlene, Kennedy & Matthew
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your Mom and Grandma.
I will always remember Betty with fondness, she took great pride in her family and her home. I always admired her for her impeccable style.
Jeff (Bert), Brad and Darlene. So sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. Our deepest condolences.
Mike and Lynn Veri
To Jeff . Brad and Darlene . So sorry for the loss of mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Hang on to the many memories
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom and gramma. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Thinking of you.
Condolences to the Borland family. Jack and Betty were one of a kind couple, always a good time in their company. Lots of wonderful memories for you all to share. R.i.P Betty.
Jeff, Brad & Darlene
My deepest sympathy
Thinking of you all at this sad time
Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family.
Betty and Jack were Excellent people and Great Customers.
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Eric and Liz Campbell
Our condolences to all of the Borland family for the loss of a dear mother and grandmother.
May your memories help to ease the pain that you feel.
Jeff, Brad & Darlene, Kennedy, Matt;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Mother and Grandmother. She was a kind and lovely person. Betty has left a wonderful legacy in her family. May you be comforted knowing she has reunited with your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Mark & Julie, Scott, Sarah & Spencer
Sorry for your loss Jeff, Brad & Darlene, Kennedy & Matthew.
I enjoyed visits with Betty in my clothing shop over the years.
Jeff, Brad and Family
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers to you on the passing of your mother!
Jeff, Brad & Darlene and family
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom and grandma.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Jeff, Brad, Darlene, Kennedy and Matt
So sorry for your loss of Betty. I always enjoyed my visits with her whether it was at the hair shop or when she would call for her deliveries.
Hoping your memories of her will help you in the days to come.
Sending big hugs.
Sue and Tom Passmore
To the Borland family,
So sorry to hear about your mom and grandma. Thinking of you all.
Mark, Mary Ellen, Jack and Sam Finlayson
Jeff & Brad. So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Thoughts are with you and your families.
Mike Cregan.
Jeff, Brad and Darlene, Kennedy and Matthew,
Sending our condolences to you all as you grieve the loss of your Mom & Grandma.
May the memories you have of Betty bring you some comfort.
Sandra & Darryl McCann
Jeff, Brad & Darlene and Family
My condolences to each of you with the passing of your Mom/Grandma. Cherish the Memories of better days. Thinking of you all and sending hugs.
Cathy
Jeff and Brad so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I have many fond memories of her and jack.
Our condolences
Diesel and Jo
Jeff, Brad & Family,
Thinking of you all at this time and sending our deepest condolences and sympathy to you all. She will be missed at BWRH. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother and grandma. We will be thinking of you. Try to focus on all of the great memories.
Ruth and Karen Kydd
Borland Family
My sincere condolence on the passing of your mom. ❤️
So sorry for your loss, Borland family. Always enjoyed my time hanging with Betty at her place in her older years, always forcing me for a break so we could share a ginger ale and girl talk. Sweetest lady – I’ll forever have fond memories of her and our chats.
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Condolences Jeff, Brad and Family on the passing of your Mother and Grandmother