DUDOWICH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-12-20 published
MEAKES,
Elizabeth
Joyce ''Betty'' (née
POWELL)
Betty died suddenly at home in the evening on Thursday, December
18th, 2003. Betty was born in Liverpool, England and was the
daughter of Evan and Alice
POWELL.
She was predeceased by her
husband, J.R.
MEAKES, former publisher of the Sudbury Star. She
was also predeceased by her good friend of many years, Michael
DUDOWICH.
Betty was a special Aunt and like a mother to Nephew
Michael MEAKES as well as Great Aunt to Meredith. Dear cousin
of Joyce APPLETON and Elsi
GORDON from England. After graduating
from the Royal Conservatory of Music in her mid teens, Betty
pursued a career in journalism. She was a long-time columnist
at the Sudbury Star. Betty was a great supporter of arts and
culture in the Sudbury area. She keenly followed politics at
all levels of government and attended regular press events over
the years. Many a person can share a story about meeting Betty
and experiencing her clever sense of humour. She was a truly
generous person and assisted many charities. Betty will be missed
by her 'extended family' of Friends inside and outside of the
Sudbury region. Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home,
233 Larch Street, Sudbury. Funeral Mass in Christ the King Church,
30 Beech Street, Sudbury, Monday, December 22nd, 2003 at 10 a.m.
Interment in the Parklawn Cemetery. Prayers 3 p.m. Sunday. Donations
to 2nd Floor Acute Care Unit, St. Joseph's Health Centre would
be appreciated. Friends may call 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
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