BETTS, George - It is with great sadness that the family of George Betts announces his passing, on August 31, 2019.
George passed away peacefully with his family at his side.
Beloved husband to Greta (nee Peterson), for 69 years, loving father to Valerie (Dan) and loving grandfather to Stephen (Angie), Karyn (Brendan) and Jessica (Alex).
Survived by his brother Jim and sister Lorna (Fred). George worked for many years at George Brown College (Casa Loma Campus), as the Dean of Welding, and retired in 1989, to devote more time to his square dance calling.
He was a longtime member of the Canadian Olde Tyme Square Dance Callers Association, serving in a variety of positions.
He called for 27 years at the Royal Winter Fair competition in Toronto.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Palisade Gardens Retirement Residence and St. Elizabeth for their kind and compassionate care.
A visitation will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 12 to 1 p.m., at Glendale Funeral Home, Etobicoke. The funeral service will commence at 1 p.m. in the Glendale Chapel. Refreshments to follow.
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