Born in Providence, RI a daughter of the late Warren M. and Lois (Sherry) Clarke she was a longtime resident of Swansea.
A graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy, Class of 1968 she earned an Administrative certification from the Katherine Gibbs School. A Real Estate Agent for Townhouse Realty for many years she also owned and operated her own real estate appraisal company before retiring in 2001.
Skilled at crafting and quite artistic, she enjoyed knitting and crochet and had impeccable penmanship. A skilled musician and music fan she played piano and guitar and especially love The Beatles, who she was able to see in 1965 at Shea Stadium and in 1966 at Suffolk Downs. An animal lover she especially adored her cat Sophie.
Betsy is survived by one sister, Sherry A. Clarke and her companion Donald Cunard of Riverside, RI; one brother, Gregory W. Clarke of Swansea; sister-in-law, Linda Clarke, two nieces, Rebecca Pereira and her husband Aaron and Amy Clarke; a great niece, Sophie Pereira; a great nephew, Jeffrey Pereira and by her second family, Patti and Larry Boulay and family. She was the sister of the late Jeffrey W. Clarke.
Due to current restrictions her services will be private. Contributions in her honor may be made to the Swansea Animal Shelter, 68 Stevens Road, Swansea, MA 02777.