BINTAKIES, Judith Betty Pereira Bintakies

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our matriarch, Judith “Betty” Pereira (Bintakies).

Born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Betty was “Trini 2 de bone”. She often shared stories of her life back home and spent many years sewing Caribana costumes for Tringo and later, Mas Toronto. Betty would often be found singing and dancing to soca and calypso music. Immigrating to Canada with 5 children in 1969, she held her culture very close to her heart.

A strong and fearless woman, she found purpose and pride in her work at the Royal Bank of Canada for over 40 years. While her work was important, nothing brought her more joy than her family.

Predeceased by her parents, Winston and Mary Lyder, her siblings Ian Lyder, Albert Lyder, Barbara Ann Lindsay, her husband Louis Pereira and her daughter Judith Pereira. Outlived by 9 of her 10 children, Louis Anthony (Lynn), Lisa (Jim), Michelle (Brian), Lou-Ann (Derrick), Stephen (Tracy), Geoff (Christine), Shane (Julianne), Courtney (Andy), Zachariah (Natalia). Loving Granny to 16 grandchildren, Adam, Chantal (Marc), Miranda (Steve), Ryan, Mitchell (Samantha), Nicole (Daniel), Danielle, Christopher, Lia, Alicia, Carly, Jayme, Matthew, Lucas, Joshua and Noah. Betty was blessed with 7 Great Grandchildren, Julia, Max, Cooper, Caleb, Weston, Gabriel and Kennedy. Loved by her sister Carol and her many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at 10am and a Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11am on Monday, December 29th at the McKersie & Early Funeral Home located at 114 Main Street East, Milton. A private family interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. (Please see the donation link below)