Betty received degrees from The College of New Rochelle and Catholic University. She was known for her love of the theatre, the ocean, sailing and animals – especially her Wire Hair Fox Terriers: Jackie, Fred, Ned and Happy.
Betty was the sister of Anthony F. Ward Jr. and his wife Eileen of Tiverton and the aunt of Anthony III, Cynthia and Kimberly.
Her funeral with visitation will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 9:30 AM from the PONTARELLI-MARINO HOME, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Edward’s Church, 997 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. During visitation and funeral, social distancing and occupancy restrictions will be observed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty’s memory to Covenant House, Times Square Station, PO Box 731, New York, NY, 10108-0900 or to the Animal Rescue Rhode Island, PO Box 458, Wakefield, RI, 02880.
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