BUCKING, Betty Anne (Van den Tillaart) Bucking   -  January 28, 1952 – January 20, 2022 

Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, with family by her side, on January 20, 2022, at the age of 69.

Betty is the beloved wife of Johan Bernard Bucking and the loving mother of Julie Juhasz (Peter), Melanie (Steve) and Chantelle Gardner (Jason).

Loving Oma to Joshua, Mackenzie, Ava, Holly and Theo. Betty is survived by her sisters Henrietta Tillaart Duvall and Nancy MacGillivary (Wayne) and by brothers Fred Tillaart (Jane), John Tillaart (Debra), Peter Tillaart (Lori), Paul Tillaart (Linda), Charlie Tillaart (Ginette) and Bernie Tillaart (Karen).

Predeceased by her parents John and Chatharina Tillaart, brother Martin Tillaart and sisters Anne Murphy and Lucy Manson.

Dear sister-in-law of Jan-predeceased (Diane), Corrie (John), Gerry (Pat) -both predeceased, Aggie, Tony (Jane), Siena – predeceased, Herman (Pat) and Bill (Lucy). Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts & uncles, extended family and dear friends.

Our family wishes to thank the many caregivers that have provided loving care for Betty for the past 25 years and the wonderful healthcare staff of Fairview Lodge, who have given her devoted care for the past 4 years.

Betty leaves behind a legacy of open arms, an open door, a feast at the table for all who came and her candid thoughts and open heart, all from a place of love for her family.

Private cremation service. A funeral mass and interment will be held at a later time.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.aftercare.org. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations gratefully accepted by the Lakeridge Health Foundation at www.lhfoundation.ca.

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