Betty Myrna Langdon

It is with deep sadness the family of Betty Langdon announces her peaceful passing on January 3rd at the age of 89 in Dartmouth, NS. Surrounded by love, she fought the hard fight and, in the end, departed this world with the same grace and quiet strength that defined her life.

Mom, Bet and Nanny, as she was affectionately known to family, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Mom’s journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family and friends.

Betty is survived and missed dearly by her loving husband, Robert (Bob) of 64 years, her children, Debbie and Darryl (Sherri), her grandchildren, Grant (Julia), Cameron and Jennifer, and her three sisters, Rose Dole, Joan Stockley and Loretta Evans. She will be forever remembered by her many nephews and nieces and dear friends in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia who enjoyed Betty’s warmth and humor.

Betty was born in Botwood, Newfoundland, to George and Ethel Stockley. She was the second eldest of five children. Her older brother, Archibald, passed at a very young age.

Betty and Bob met at the age of 16 while attending high school in Botwood and they were inseparable. They lived most of their lives together in Newfoundland with a short time in Nova Scotia in the late 1960’s. They lived and worked in St. John’s for over 50 years. In 2020, they made their final move to Dartmouth to be closer to their children.

Betty thoroughly enjoyed being at home with her children during their elementary school years. She was very involved with their schooling and active as a volunteer at school events and field trips. She entered the workforce later in life working primarily until retirement for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Upon Betty and Bob’s retirement, they travelled often to Florida for the winter, made multiple trips to visit their daughter, Debbie, in England and Australia, and travelled overseas as part of Bob’s volunteer work. For many summers they enjoyed their cottage on Southern Lake, Leading Tickles in Central Newfoundland, a 5-hour one-way trip.

Mom was kind, easy going with a young-at-heart quality, beautiful smile and a keen sense of humor. She loved and was very good at card playing. She had such fun playing cards with her grandchildren when she became affectionately known by them as “Shifty Betty”, while flashing that sly little smile. She loved to spend time with family and valued dearly her time with her grandchildren and her frequent trips and visits with her sisters, with whom she was very, very close. She was an active curler in her earlier years and later in life bowling became her passion. She was an avid member of the St. John’s Lionettes and also served as President.

Mom enjoyed cooking and baking and took great pride in keeping an immaculate home. Family get-togethers for holidays and any occasion delighted her. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she pulled out all the stops with decorations, gifts and food. She was known for having a knack for selecting the perfect greeting card. Her ability to remember events, recite old-time sayings, song lyrics and poems, and tell stories from years past was uncanny and enjoyed by all. All who knew Mom can hear her saying “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today!”

The family extends a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and care givers at the Dartmouth General Hospital for the care they provided to Mom in her last three months.

As we struggle with the loss of Mom, we will find solace in knowing that her spirit lives on through the love she instilled in others. She will be forever missed. Until we meet again, Mom!

A celebration of Betty’s life will be organized and held in the Spring where family and friends will be invited to gather, share memories, and honor the wonderful legacy Betty leaves behind.