Brown, Betty Joyce – age 78, of Stewiacke, passed away August 9, 2026 following a brief illness in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Palliative Care, Truro.
Born in Summerville, she was a daughter of the late Ernie and Verda (Field) Mahar.
Betty was strong physically and mentally and a dedicated hard-worker along with her husband and family at Valley Fruit and Vegetable stand in Shubenacadie East. Growing up, she was called “Black Beauty” by her friends from her eyes and black hair. She was very excitable, and one never knew what she was going to say or how it might come out. She loved singing, particularly old country music, and dancing which made her the focal point of attention which she thoroughly enjoyed. She loved to eat and loved to talk, sometimes both at the same time. She was very young at heart and enjoyed having her hair and makeup done making her look pretty. After losing her husband in May, she was looking forward to moving into her daughter’s apartment, but it wasn’t meant to be.
Betty loved her family and was a dedicated mother to Angela (Todd), Alicia (Roland), Roderick (Holly); dedicated grandmother to Brooke (Owen); and great-grandmother to Weston Noble. She is also survived by sisters, Laura, Arlene; brothers, Billy (Ruth), Merle (Gloria); many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by husband, Delbert; brothers, John, Tom and Henry.
Cremation has taken place.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
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