Betty Marie Needham (Eskrick)
A Public visitation will be held on Tuesday November 2, 2021 from 12-1:30 PM followed by a private service. Please register below if you are wishing to attend the visitation.
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley, ON

Cemetery:
Kincardine Cemetery, Kincardine, ON
In Memory of
Betty Marie Needham (Eskrick)
May 22nd, 1932 - October 29th, 2021

Place of Death

South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine

Obituary

Betty Marie Needham (nee Eskrick), beloved wife of Harvey Needham, of Ripley, passed away at the Kincardine Hospital on Friday October 29, 2021 in her 90th year. She was born in Kincardine on May 22, 1932 to the late Alma (Reid) and Nelson Eskrick. Greatly missed by children Bob (Barb) Needham of Mount Forest, Jim (Bing) Needham of Kitchener and Helen (Dwight) Howald of Ripley. Much loved by grandchildren Mike, Andrew, Julie, Matthew, Melissa, Carrie, Cuyler, Laura, Sandra, Amber and Peyton and 11 great grandchildren. Also survived by siblings Burton Eskrick of Walkerton, Lloyd Eskrick of Bervie, Ken (Linda) Eskrick of Kincardine and Carolyn Hodgins of Paisley and brothers-in-law Gordon (Pat) Needham and Doug Letson. Predeceased by daughters Gail, Lois, and Marilyn, son Lynn in infancy, sister Dorothy Letson and sisters-in-law Betty and Gail Eskrick. Visitation will be held from the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley on Tuesday November 2, 2021 from 12-1:30 PM followed by a private family service at 2 PM.

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Message from Allan and Judy Tayor2021-11-05 16:37:50

So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. Thinking of all of you as you navigate the days ahead without her. Her work on earth is done now and may she rest in peace. A special lady for sure!  In sympathy: Allan and Judy

Message from Dale and Shirley Thompson2021-11-03 18:47:01

We send our sincere condolences to Harvey and his family. She will be missed not only by family and friends but by all who enjoyed her fabulous cooking at many local gatherings. We regret not being able to attend the visitation.

Message from Dave & Joyce Cuyler2021-11-03 17:05:42

So sorry to hear of Betty's passing.

We sure had a lot of good meals as well as a lot of good laughs over the years. She will be missed by alot of people.

Our condolences to the Needham and Eskrick families.

Dave and Joyce

Message from Kathy Mclennan-B&N Specialized Transportation2021-11-03 12:53:29

Our condolences to the family for the loss of your mother 

May she Rest In Peace 

 

Message from Jim Dore2021-11-02 22:20:13

My deepest sympathies Harvie and to your family at this time. I have many memories of coming around to see Bob, and Betty would ask me to stay to be part of the family meal and deserts were awesome!

Jim

Message from Ken and Jeannette Young2021-11-02 19:39:08

Ken and I are thinking of your family and are sorry for your loss.

Message from Kathy Mclennan-B&N Specialized Transportation2021-11-02 16:57:18

Our condolences to the family for the loss of your mother 

May she Rest In Peace 

 

Message from Cathy Stuckless2021-11-02 16:39:26

My condolences to Betty's family.  Your mom/grandmother was a wonderful woman who loved her family.   I have many fond memories of working at catering events with her   She sure knew how to cook a turkey or ten.  Very sorry for your loss

Message from Ron and Mary Jane Rock2021-11-02 14:34:35

Our deepest sympathy is extended to the families.  

Message from Darryl and Lianne2021-11-02 12:27:34

Sorry for loss and thinking of you guys in this time of grief and sorrow.

Darryl and Lianne

Message from Tania Dickson2021-11-02 12:27:23

Sending my sincere condolences to Betty's family. 

Message from Rob & Donna Middelkamp 2021-11-02 10:33:16

Our Deepest Sympathy to Betty's Family on her passing she was a very caring lady . Sending hugs to you all . RIP BETTY !!! you will be missed . 

Message from Kathy Mclennan-B&N Specialized Transportation2021-11-02 08:58:12

Our condolences to the family for the loss of your mother 

May she Rest In Peace 

 

Message from Randy Collins2021-11-01 20:08:52

Dear Harvey and Family

I'm so sorry to hear about Betty's passing. My sincere condolences to all of you and your families. You all take good care and my thoughts are with you.

Randy

 

Message from Ellen (Pavelin) Poole2021-11-01 17:02:41

I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Betty. We used to live across the street from 1984 to 1992. She was a totally special lady and I always remember her quilting and baking cookies for the neighbourhood kids at Halloween. <3 She will truly be missed. (Helen used to babysit Christima and Richard when they were little) So so very sorry for your loss. 

Message from Marlene Webb2021-11-01 11:54:59

On behalf of the family of Jack and Audrey Webb, we wish to express our symptahy on Betty's passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Message from Brian and Wendy Pollock2021-11-01 11:50:46

Our sincere condolences in the loss of your very special wife, Mother and Grandmother.  She will always be remembered for the beautiful meals she used to cater and for her community spirit.  You are in our thoughts at this sad time.  Brian and Wendy Pollock 

Message from Heather & Sam Finnie2021-11-01 11:31:21

So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. One of my favourite stories is that Helen Grubb and Betty Needham were two of the first people that we announced our engagement to in 1985. You had to book the complex in Ripley with Helen and a wedding dinner could just not happen if Betty wasn't available to cater! We will always remember Betty fondly. 

Message from Ruth Anne Hollands Robinson 2021-11-01 10:47:47

Thinking of all of you and missing having contacts.I know your grandma filled a big space in your lives. Keep all your memories of her alive!

I've been deep into Hollands history lately.  Let me know if anyone is interested in talking about it.

Big virtual hugs

Ruth Anne

Message from Bob and Shirley Harris2021-11-01 10:14:35

Our sincere sympathy to Harvey and all your family .Betty was a wonderful caring woman that could make the best meals that many of us enjoyed at community events.

Message from Janine Eby2021-11-01 09:51:11

Sending love and sincere condolences to the entire family.  I will fondly remember all the wonderful + delicious meals I enjoyed that were expertly prepared by Betty. đź’ś

Message from Sandra Forster2021-11-01 09:50:44

So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was an enthusiastic member of the Purple Grove Women's Institute and I especially appreciated the time she led a bread-making class to share her excellent baking skills with all of us. She'll be missed.

Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2021-11-01 09:40:57

We send our deepest condolences to all of Betty's family at this sad time. May special memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Sincerely Gail and Brian Johnson

Message from Murray Thompson 2021-10-31 20:15:06

My sympathy to Harvey at this time of Betty's passing, also to all the family.        Murray Thompson 

Message from Stan & Islay Eby 2021-10-31 19:08:26

Our sincere sympathy to Harvey & all the Needham & Eskrick families - cherish your memories of Betty 

Message from Fran Senior2021-10-31 13:12:45

Saddened to hear of Betty”s passing Harvey, Will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Remembering the happy times.

Message from Margaret Johnston2021-10-31 12:07:04

Cond0lences to Harvey Helen Bob Jim and family Thinking of you at this difficult time  Betty and I have been the best of friends for over seventy years  I have lots of great memories and the best friend anyone could wish for  She is going to be missed  Take care  Marg Johnston  

Message from Ben and Linda Beishuizen2021-10-31 12:00:18

Our deepest sympathy to Harvey and families with Betty passiing!!

Message from David Dyer2021-10-31 10:47:50

My deepest sympathies to Harvey and family! Betty was always a fun person to talk to, and who saw the positive side to everything!    RIP Betty

Message from Marlene Cooper2021-10-31 09:44:48

Sending thoughts and prayers to all the family. Cherish all the good memories. Love from my mom Allie Hayes and Marlene

Message from Bob and Pat Plater2021-10-31 08:06:17
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the families.
Message from Angela Edisbury 2021-10-30 23:19:33

Harvey, Bob, Jim and Helen and Eskrick family 

No words holds enough power to ease your hearts pain. May God bless you to overcome the loss of such a wonderful person. Please accept my condolences and know Iam thinking of you all.

Message from Ron and Janice Hewitt2021-10-30 21:17:11

Our sincere sympathy to all of Betty's family and friends. 

                                         Ron and Janice

Message from Bob an Gwen MacArthur2021-10-30 20:54:01

Thinking of you all at this difficult time.We have many fond memories of Betty.

Message from Lynda Leeson2021-10-30 19:42:38

Harvey, Bob, Jim Helen I am so sorry for your loss

Message from Margaret Mackinnon2021-10-30 17:46:33

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss, I have many fond memories of Betty. I wish you much comfort during this sad time.

Message from Lynda Cerson2021-10-30 16:38:43

Sincere condolences to Harvey and family, and the Eskrick family.

Message from Wayne & Carol Williams 2021-10-30 15:23:13

Sincerest sympathy to Harvey and family, may happy memories ease your loss.

Message from Audrey Edisbury2021-10-30 15:20:47

Betty will be greatly missed. She was a longtime friend, we had sleepovers as children, played cards with lots of laughs, great shared meals and Florida visits. Sympathies to Harvey and family.

Message from Joan Hartwick2021-10-30 13:45:49

Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty's family as you mourn her loss.  Treasure the many happy memories shared through the years.  Deepest sympathy, Wayne and Joan Hartwick

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