GAUL, Betty Carol Gaul

passed away on November 6, 2025 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Betty.She was born September 1, 1942 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, the third child of Dan and Beatrice MacFadyen. Treasured wife of 62 years to Fred. Cherished mother to Michael, Alan(Jennifer), and Michelle. Beloved Grandma to Shayne(Jennifer), and Emily. Great Grandma to Brooklynn. She will be deeply missed by her sister Linda. Loving sister in law to Helen and Barb. Loving Aunt to Kevin, Alida , Glenn, Lynne, Sylvia, Danny. She was predeceased by her sister Mavis, brother Alan, brothers in law Walter, John and Johnny. She will be fondly remembered by extended family and friends.

Betty skipped a grade in school, and at the age of 17 attended Nursing School at McKellar General Hospital in Thunder Bay. Betty met and married Fred Gaul, and they moved to Ajax, raising 3 kids, later moving to an apple orchard in Ashburn/Myrtle, then moving to their picturesque home in Hampton where she always welcomed family.

She was a dedicated nurse, always enjoyed helping others, working until the age of 70yrs, her family teasing her that she just wanted to go to work to socialize and see what everyone was up to. Her Nursing career spanned over 50 years, from McKellar General Hospital, Nipigon Hospital, Ajax Hospital Emergency, Sklar Peppler Furniture in Whitby, the night nurse at Toronto Star Newspaper, Insurance Physicals, HKPR Public Health Unit, Lindsay CCAC, Clinidata/Telehealth, and Port Hope LHIN. She touched the heart of many , and volunteered for those less fortunate at Bethesda House women’s shelter, and taught her family to give back.

She was an avid reader, loved going to thrift stores for more books, enjoyed walks in the park, and most of all spending time with her family and keeping in touch with those she loved. She loved the time spent at the cottage, and in Ottawa including camping and the slides at the wave pool. She cherished the time spent with her family. She was fortunate to spend time traveling with family to Lake Jeffrey in Bancroft, Ottawa, numerous trips to Florida, Bermuda, Brazil, BC, NB, Alaska, and she enjoyed traveling in style or camping in a tent, and doing day trips and feeding ostriches.

Betty devoted her life to her family, always giving her unconditional love and support.

She cherished her family above all and was proud of them, especially her grandkids. Her love, laughter, and generosity will be deeply missed by all who knew her and loved her. Her light will shine on forever in her beloved family.

A special thanks for your compassion and care to Dr Groen, Dr Lee, Kellie, Becky, Stacie, Emma, Candace, Jessica and all the Nurses and staff at LHB, as well as Sunnybrook B5 ICU, Dr Darwin Chan, Dr Andalib, and Dr Ha, and the amazing Paramedics, Dr Munroe, nurses Lorraine and Erin, Dr Burke, we can’t thank you enough.

As per Betty’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family Celebration of Life took place at her home sharing fond memories and stories that are all but forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bethesda House.