Betty Allen of Blenheim passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday April 29, 2016. She was 86 years old. Betty was one of three children born to their late parents John and Alean (Duffin) Dixon and is survived by her sisters Anne Campbell of Blenheim and Jacie Shaw (Ron) of London. It was in the Hamilton area where Betty met her husband Bill Radford and began a family which would grow to include Jacalean Ellis (Jim) of Blenheim, Carolyn Radford of Brampton, John Radford (Brenda) of Ajax, Judi Pennanen (Lawrence) of Toronto and Murray Radford (Lucy) of Sault Ste Marie. She was more than delighted when her family grew again to include grandchildren Meagan Radford, William Radford (Amanda), Allison Gallant (Luc), Brier Pennanen, Taylor Radford and Emily Radford and 6 great grandchildren.
Betty’s heart was broken when her husband Bill predeceased her in 1974. Following Bill’s death, Betty and her son Murray moved to Blenheim to be closer to family. It was in Blenheim where she would meet her second husband Vern Allen who predeceased her in 2003. Betty began working at Campbell Real Estate answering phones until she became a licensed Real Estate Agent. She and her sister Anne worked side by side for 25 years. It was easy to see that the two of them were more than sisters; they were best friends.
Betty will be remembered for her contagious smile, her sense of humor, her determination and her kind soul. Although she was a lady of many talents and ambitions in life, being a mother was by far what brought her the most joy. She was born to be a Mom.
It was Betty’s wish that this stage of her life be regarded with quiet dignity. Her Funeral Service will be private. She will be laid to rest in Dundas with Bill.
Friends wishing to remember Betty with a memorial donation are asked to consider the charity of your choice.
