Betty Lafreniere
Mrs. Betty Lafreniere, 64, of Atikokan, Ontario passed away November 4, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on March 20, 1952 in Savant Lake, she was raised in Sioux Lookout and moved to Atikokan where she raised her family. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, James; daughters Norma (Douglas), Tammy (Darrell), Crystal (Shane) and Samantha (Ryan), and Grandchildren Amber, Zachary, Dana, Cameron, Sara and Nolan; siblings Violet, Jean, Ken (Rita), Connie, Barbara, and Mary. She was pre-deceased by her son John, parents Helen and Einar, her sister Lucy, and brothers-in-law Tom, Lloyd, and Michael.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for family and friends was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Anglican) on November 9, with Reverend Ruth Ivall officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be made to the Thunder Bay Cancer Care or St. Joseph’s Foundation. Online condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
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