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Elizabeth "Betty" Van Osch, beloved wife of the late Peter Van Osch, passed away at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital on Sunday October 25, 2015 at age 78. She was born in Walkerton on April 7, 1937 to the late Alex & Regina Becker. Dear Mother of David of Chatham, Brian (Helen) of Ashfield, Morris (Janice) of Ashfield, Donna (Mark) McBride of Ripley, Jackie (Murray) Scott of Ripley, Jim (Tracey) of Ashfield, Diane (Neil) McCahill of Brights's Grove, Stephen of Ashfield, Colleen (Chris) Michie of Belgrave and Sharon (Rob) Shiell of Atwood. Also greatly missed by 22 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and sister Helen Schmidt of Mildmay. Predeceased by sisters Gertie Millen, Rose Benninger, Joan Goetz, Marie Thompson, Della Schaeffer and Kay Schneider and brother Magnus Becker. Visitation will be held from the Kingsbridge Centre on Wednesday October 28, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-9 PM with vigil prayers at 1:45 PM. Funeral Mass celebrated from Sacred Heart Church, Wingham on Thursday October 29, 2015 at 11 AM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kingsbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Joseph's Kingsbridge Community or Society of Saint Vincent de Paul are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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To all of the Van Osch family, our deepest sympathy. Your mom was always a sweet happy lady,greeting everyone with a smile. It hurts losing someone you loved so much. It only proves what a wonderful person she was. She was a great mom, and it shows in the wonderful family that your parents created. I wish I could have attended the arrangements. I know you will support each other through this sad time. We are thinking of all of you in this sad time. Remember the happy times and cherish the memories. Hugs Gerda and Murray
Dear Family of Betty
So very sorry to hear about your Mom! She was a wonderful lady and she will certainly be missed. She put up one couragess battle but not once did she ever say or show it when we seen her. She will never be forgotten!
So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed. Fond memories from a VanOsch family reunion hosted by Pete and Betty at their farm , many years ago. May it bring comfort to know that your parents are together again ...holding you all in our hearts ...
My deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time. Betty was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. You will all have many special memories to cherish; always hold on to them. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Colleen and Chris, Stephen and the entire Van Osch family, you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Mother's leave a lasting imprint on the lives of their children, grandchildren and in your mother's case her great grandchildren as well. Your mother's legacy will live on in each of you forever. Thinking of you during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Van Osch Family on the loss of Betty, Mother & Grandma, she will be missed by everyone that knew her, keep your memories close to help ease your sorrow at this time, she is now with Pete and at peace. RIP Betty
Ray & Sue
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Van Osch Family on the loss of Betty, Mother & Grandma, she will be missed by everyone that knew her, keep your memories close to help ease your sorrow at this time, she is now with Pete and at peace. RIP Betty
Ray & Sue
Our sincerest sympathies to the entire VanOsch family. May special memories of your mom bring you comfort at this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending hugs your way.
Brian & Annette
Our deepest sympathy for the entire family during this difficult time. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Blain, Priscilla, Jaime, Melanie and Cass
We are so very sorry to hear of Betty's passing. My Mom,Thea is away at my sisters right now and she sends her love and prayers to the family. We always sat right behind Betty in church and would chat abit after mass. Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Betty was a lovely and kind lady. Our prayers are with her and all of you.
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Hugs xoxox
Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time. Your Mom was truly a lovely lady who had such a beautiful smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have.
To all the Van Osch family, our deepest sympathy. Betty was a wonderful caring patient, kind woman who will be missed so much by all of you. But the legacy and family she and Peter left behind is a testament to the kind of people they were.. Great kids with strong faith and values. Her work on this earth was done and now she and your dad start out on a new chapter.. So sorry we are away , but thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We were deeply saddened to hear of your Mom's death our sympathy goes out to the entire VanOsch family .She will be greatly missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.D.A. and Evelyn Hackett
I am very sad to hear of the passing of my Aunt Betty. Her strength and passion for life will be missed by all that she touched. My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Van Osch family. Take care of each other.
Betty's life was a life lived to its fullest. A wonderful family and a loving home were just some of the great things Betty accomplished. With so many chirldren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Betty legacy will certainly live on .
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Van Osch family. The loss of a parent is never easy. We hope you find comfort in your memories of such a special lady...Deb and Bob Robertson...
Sending our sympathies to all of the VanOsh"s on the passing of your Mom, Betty.
I'm sure there is a special place for her in heaven after raising ten children..and what a great job she did doing that! May her love continue to support you all through this difficult time.
Sending love and prayers to Steve and Family. Your Mom was an amazing lady. We are so glad we got to know her. Her strength and courage will guide you in the days ahead. We are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Jo & Steve
We send our deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of your Mother. We enjoyed bowling with Betty when we lived in Lucknow. She will be missed greatly by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. God Bless.
Warren & Betty
To all the family of a wonderful lady we call Betty. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her - may God's peace be with you knowing she suffers no more! Our prayers are with you - Bob & June
My sympathies to Sharon & Rob & family and to Betty's entire family. Sharon, your mom was a very ambitious, lovely, strong lady that was admired by many and will be missed by many. Take care and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Kent, Heather, Lana and Wade