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CLARKE: Betty Ann (Cowell) of Exeter

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On April 21, 2020 @ 10:51 AM In Exeter,Obituary | 61 Comments

CLARKE: Betty Ann (Cowell) of Exeter

Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, April 19, 2020 Betty Ann Clarke of Exeter passed away at the age of 88.  Devoted wife of Art. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Brent and Lori of Strathroy; Brian (2018) and Barb Down of Exeter and Lynn and Joe Webb of Ingersoll.   Gramma to Jason, Brianne; Jessica, Grant, Melissa; and Justine, Janelle, Jillian, Jaimee; Little GG to Adelaide, Rose, Lila; Fynleigh, Everett, Cohen, Bria, Sawyer and Axel. Predeceased by her parents James and Minnie Cowell, brother Ron Cowell, grandson Brian Down-Clarke, and great-grandson Hudson Mudge.  Betty enjoyed puttering in her gardens, knitting, and volunteering at Exeter United Church Auxiliary. Her famous peanut butter squares will be sadly absent from our future family gatherings. Thank you to Dr. Ryan and nurses at South Huron Hospital for their care and compassion during this difficult time. 

A private family service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 11 AM. Although the service is private, please join the family from the comfort of your home, by streaming the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh/   (No account is required).  Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation, Exeter United Church General Fund, South Huron Hospital Auxiliary or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. 


Condolences for the family of “CLARKE: Betty Ann (Cowell) of Exeter”

Condolence from Lloyd and Carol Moore on April 21st, 2020 11:31 AM

So sorry to lose a good friend and neighbour. Our deepest sympathy to Art and his family at this difficult time.

Condolence from Ross and Marlene Mathers on April 21st, 2020 11:45 AM

Our deepest sympathy to Art and his family on the loss of a dear wife, mother and Grandma Betty. She was a great friend and neighbour. We all will miss her kindness.

Condolence from Marlene and Ross Mathers on April 21st, 2020 11:48 AM

Our deepest sympathy to Art and his family on the loss of a dear wife, mother and Grandma Betty. She was a great friend and neighbour. We all will miss her kindness.

Condolence from Kim Hoffman on April 21st, 2020 11:57 AM

I am so sorry to learn of Betty’s passing. My prayers are with Art and the rest of the family during this time. While I never had the good fortune to taste one of Betty’s famous peanut butter squares, I do have several of her knitted dishcloths and they are always the first ones that I reach for when it’s time to do dishes. I also think of her any time that I see a Werther’s caramel as any time that she would visit Winona in the nursing home she would always take a bag of them with her as a little gift. I always knew when Betty had visited. Both Doug and I offer you our deepest condolences.

Condolence from Deb Campbell on April 21st, 2020 12:04 PM

To Art and family: so very sorry to read this news. Betty was such a great friend to my Mom – compassionate confidante. May your memories support you through this very difficult time. Think of you so often.

Condolence from Patti Down on April 21st, 2020 12:41 PM

Our thoughts, prayers & hugs are with you all. It is hard to believe we won’t see her smile and chuckle at church, the grocery store or gatherings. May the wonderful memories and special stories shared bring comfort and smiles in the days ahead.
Patti, John, Matt & Brett

Condolence from Wayne & Joy Reycraft on April 21st, 2020 12:49 PM

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Brent & Lori and the entire family. May you cherish her memories in your heart.

Condolence from Allan and Patty Case on April 21st, 2020 12:52 PM

Our sincere condolences to Art and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish the many memories.
Allan and Patty Case

Condolence from Lynda Denham on April 21st, 2020 1:01 PM

Deepest Sympathies

Condolence from Mike and JoAnne Pickering on April 21st, 2020 1:05 PM

Sending our sincere condolences Brent and Lorrie to your family on the passing of your Mother.

Condolence from Elaine Ford on April 21st, 2020 1:26 PM

Dear Laurie, Brent and families. Me sincere condolence to all of you. Betty was a great lady to talk with and always ready to help. She will be missed by so many people. ❤️💐

Condolence from Leroy &Cheryl Edwards on April 21st, 2020 1:31 PM

To Art and family :so sorry to hear about Betty! She was always thinking of everyone else! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Condolence from Donna Perry on April 21st, 2020 2:04 PM

To Art and family So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many.
With Deepest Sympathy. Donna Perry

Condolence from Bill& Audrey Rowe on April 21st, 2020 2:05 PM

Sincere sympathy at this sad time. Betty was a great lady and will be missed by many. Sincerely Bill & Audrey Rowe

Condolence from Marge Schilbe on April 21st, 2020 2:37 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss Art. Betty and Doreen were such good friends. My deepest sympathy

Condolence from Audrey Dakin on April 21st, 2020 3:20 PM

Lynn, Joe, Jessica, Grant and Melissa;
Our sincerest condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts.
Audrey and Peter

Condolence from Cy & Eleanor Blommaert on April 21st, 2020 3:25 PM

Our deepest sympathy to the Clarke family.
She will be truly missed.
Cy & Eleanor

Condolence from Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade on April 21st, 2020 3:38 PM

To Art and family:
Sorry to learn of Betty’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Bill & Heather Montgomery on April 21st, 2020 4:03 PM

To Art and family with our deepest sympathy. Grieving is difficult. But in these days of social distancing and isolating restrictions, it feels almost cruel. May you draw comfort from the many electronic condolences and sympathy cards you receive as expressions of love and concern from people who care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence from Irvine Armstrong on April 21st, 2020 4:44 PM

To Art and the ClarkE Family. I was surprised to read the obituary Betty I am very sorry. We had a lot of good times in the kinsman and connect clubs. Art all the best to you. Irv

Condolence from Marg Pavkeje on April 21st, 2020 4:48 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Bill and Louise Pincombe on April 21st, 2020 4:58 PM

Art and family
I am surely going to miss seeing Betty sitting up in the gallery at church each Sunday morning. She was a great UC W member always willing to help. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Louise and Bill Pincombe

Condolence from Don and Edith lewis & family on April 21st, 2020 7:21 PM

Art, Brent and Lori, and the rest of the family

We are sorry to see that your wife, mother and grandmother has passed .
Please accept our condolences.
Cherish her memories and she will always be with you .

Condolence from Deborah and Larry Clarke on April 21st, 2020 8:04 PM

Brent, Lori, Lynn, Jo, Barb and all of the grandkids and great grandkids. There is never a right time to lose a parent, grandparent or great grandparent, but now must be extremely difficult for you all. We are sending our love, prayers and hugs to each of you. Betty will be remembered as a lovely lady, with a kind, warm sense of humor and a twinkle in her eye. I will never forget last time we met, I went to introduce myself to her as it had been quite a while since we talked, she responded quickly with a, ‘Yes, of course Deb I remember you, you look the same … just older.” We had a good laugh. Betty will be remembered fondly. Hugs and prayers to all of you. Deb and Larry Clarke.

Condolence from Carol Jane on April 21st, 2020 8:16 PM

My deepest sympathy … I remember her well as a very giving happy church lady. Carol nee Allen

Condolence from Gwen Bestard on April 21st, 2020 8:30 PM

My sincerest sympathies to the Clarke family. Betty was my CGIT (Canadian Girls in Training) leader at the EXETER United Church during my high school years. She was always so kind, patient, caring and understanding with us “teenage girls”. I very fondly remember your dear mother, grandmother and wife.
Sincerely,
Gwen (Mills) Bestard

Condolence from George and Sue Wilson on April 21st, 2020 9:58 PM

Art, Brent and Lori, Barb, Lynn and Joe and families, we are very saddened on your loss. Betty was a lovely, gentle lady. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson

Condolence from Jackie on April 21st, 2020 10:05 PM

Our deepest condolences to the Clarke family. Betty was a mighty “little” woman who shaped the lives of many. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time of loss and isolation. Heartfelt Hugs, Jackie and Jim

Condolence from Alice and Jerry MacLean on April 21st, 2020 10:56 PM

Art and Family,So sorry to hear of your loss.It is so sad to loose a loved one, but try to dwell on all the good times, the good meals and all the warm hugs.Her love will be with you forever!
Gods Blessings ,

Condolence from George and Carin Marr on April 21st, 2020 11:27 PM

Brent, Lori and family. Our condolences on Betty’s passing. So sorry to hear this sad news. Our prayers are with you all, especially at this difficult time
George and Carin Marr

Condolence from Jim Fleming on April 22nd, 2020 5:42 AM

Art and Family
May i offer my deepest, heartfelt condolences in this difficult time?
I am very sad to read of Betty’s passing.

Condolence from Paul & Shirley Hodgson on April 22nd, 2020 7:47 AM

Brent & Lori sorry for your loss

Condolence from Wendy & Les Coleman on April 22nd, 2020 8:54 AM

Dear Barb, Justine, Janelle, Shane, Jillian & Jamiee & your families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Laurie Ross-Gawley on April 22nd, 2020 9:25 AM

So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I have such fond memories of the many visits, in my youth, with both her and Art with my Mom and Dad. Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time.

Condolence from Helen & Al Denning on April 22nd, 2020 9:34 AM

Helen & Al Denning

Dear Barb & Clarke families. Our sincere condolences to all of you . we are sending our love & hugs to all of you also. Betty will be sadly missed . ❤️💐

Condolence from Ena de Haan on April 22nd, 2020 9:56 AM

My heartfelt empathy to the family of Betty Clarke whom I did not know well but whenever we did talk at church she was kind and friendly, made me feel welcome. So sorry she is gone……….

Condolence from Jim Chapman on April 22nd, 2020 10:13 AM

Art and family
My deepest sympathy for loss of Betty both to you and to the community
Many good memories and lots of events to share.

Condolence from Phyllis & Fred Mommersteeg on April 22nd, 2020 11:17 AM

Art and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing,our deepest condolences are with you at this time.She will certainly be missed by many.Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence from Ann Clark on April 22nd, 2020 12:33 PM

To Brent, Lori and the CLARKE Families,

So sorry to hear about your mother.
Our thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Ann & Ken

Condolence from Marg Prout on April 22nd, 2020 2:12 PM

Sincere condolences to Art and all the Clarke family. We will all miss
Betty. Cherish all your wonderful memories.

Condolence from Donna (Heywood) Regier on April 22nd, 2020 2:37 PM

To Art,Brent& Lori,Barb and Clarke family
Sincere sympathy in the loss Betty, she always had a big smile whenever you met her.
May all your great memories keep her alive in your hearts.
Donna ( Heywood) Regier

Condolence from Catherine Horrell-Morley on April 22nd, 2020 2:54 PM

When l started getting meat pies from the United Church it was Betty that greeted me for the first time. I remember Brian from school. She remember me from when l lived in Exeter and we shared fond memories. I think of her and her family at this time. Hold all the love and memories in your heart. You will be in my thoughts Catherine-Horrell-Morley

Condolence from Ken and Kim Pinder on April 22nd, 2020 3:32 PM

Our deepest sympathy to the Clarke Family. Betty was a great lady and I loved our chats at church and in the community. You will all miss her so much. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Condolence from Tom &Judy Ellerington on April 22nd, 2020 4:35 PM

Art, Brent & Lori, Lynn& Joe, Barb Tom and I were so sorry to read of Betty’s (Mom’s ) passing this morning. Such a shock, our condolences go out to all of the family. Your Mom was such a kind and caring lady, always happy and smiling, helping others and always enjoying her family and friends.She will be missed by many. Sending much love to all of you. ❤️💕♥️

Condolence from Jim and Verla on April 22nd, 2020 4:50 PM

To The Clarke Family:
Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Betty.
She was a lovely lady, dedicated to the church and hospital auxiliary, also willing to help.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult, sad time.

Condolence from Jim and Verla on April 22nd, 2020 4:56 PM

To The Clarke Family:
Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Betty.
Betty was a lovely, friendly lady always willing and dedicated to help at church and the hospital auxiliary.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you at this difficult, sad time.

Condolence from Dodey Cowell Gregory on April 22nd, 2020 5:33 PM

Since receiving the call from Ronnie about Betty’s passing, Art, you and all your family have been in my thoughts and my my love and deepest sympathy is extended to all of you for the great loss you are feeling.
My children have lost a truly wonderful thoughtful and caring Aunt who I’m sure will be dearly missed.

Sincerely, Dodey

Condolence from John and Linda Wuerth on April 22nd, 2020 10:28 PM

To Art and the family. You have our Deepest Sympathy with the passing of Betty. I always enjoyed talking to Betty at the church and the rummage sale. She was always soft spoken and a kind loving person. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family

Condolence from Ed and Karen Willis on April 23rd, 2020 1:31 AM

Our deepest sympathies to the Clarke family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Cherish the memories.
Ed, Karen, Nicole and Brandan Willis

Condolence from Faye Skinner on April 23rd, 2020 7:24 AM

My deepest sympathy to Art and the Clarke family. Betty was one of my volunteers while I worked for One Care Home and Community Support Services. She was a dedicated, devoted and responsible volunteer. I saw Betty lately while she was getting her groceries at Foodland where I now work. It was always nice to have a chat with her. She will be missed by the family and the community. May you all recall the happy memories you have of Betty and cherish them in your heart at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Condolence from Bob and Helen Coates on April 23rd, 2020 10:39 AM

Art, Brent and Lori, Barb, Lynn and Joe. We extend our sincere sympathy to you and your families. Your Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma was a kind, friendly, and thoughtful lady who was a hardworking and loyal UCW member. We will always remember her smile and chuckle as she worked and visited at Exeter United. May you be comforted by your memories of happy times.

Condolence from George & Helen Pratt on April 23rd, 2020 1:41 PM

Art and family; Sorry to hear the passing of Betty . She will be missed by friends and neighbors and especially by James St Church friends for all her help.

Condolence from Amber Cooper & Family on April 23rd, 2020 4:47 PM

Art, Barb & Family,

My sincerest condolences go to you and your families during this difficult time. Art always spoke so sweetly about Betty

Condolence from Don and Brenda Triebner on April 23rd, 2020 11:01 PM

To Art and the Clark family, our deepest sympathies in the passing of Betty . Thoughts and prayers are with you .

Condolence from Lorne and Barb Turnbull on April 23rd, 2020 11:08 PM

So sorry to hear of the lost to your family, especially to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Condolence from Deb (Potter) Vasselin on April 24th, 2020 12:40 AM

Art, Brent, Lynn and families. So terribly sorry to read about Betty’s passing. I was just thinking about you guys the other day and times we played in your backyard growing up! Lots of great memories of Betty! My prayers are with you at this time of great loss for you.
Deb (Potter) Vasselin

Condolence from Wayne and Sonia on April 24th, 2020 11:11 AM

Art and family – Sorry to read of Betty’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Condolence from Betty & Jim DeBlock on April 24th, 2020 12:38 PM

Our heartfelt condolences to Art and all the family . We will always remember Betty as a kind , loving , soft spoken person
I enjoyed our talks at the grocery store or church. I will miss Bettys smile and chuckle.

Condolence from Paul on April 25th, 2020 8:50 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time
Paul Pavkeje & Colleen Kerslake

Condolence from Chuck and Val Ford on April 29th, 2020 7:45 PM

Art and Family,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family, at this sad and difficult time.

Condolence from Anne Helm. Presedent. on April 30th, 2020 5:41 PM

On behalf of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary our sincere condolences on your loss. Betty was a respected member of the organization and will be missed.

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