BETTY Arnell died suddenly but peacefully on August 16. She was born in in the village of Humberstone near Grimsby, Lincolnshire, in 1923.
Betty was in the WAAF's during the war where she met and married her husband Bert, a Hayling resident, who was in the Fleet Air Arm, in October 1943.
They were happily married for 64 years. Her husband's work both in the Navy and in civilian life
took them to many places and countries around the world.
Betty always joined him and thoroughly enjoyed it. They finally settled down on Hayling in 1980.
Betty made friends easily hence she was in contact with so many friends all over the world. While abroad Betty did a bit of volunteer work such as delivering meals on wheels.
She was a keen "curler" and won several trophies in Canada. But most of all Betty was very family-orientated and will be remembered as a loving wife, parent, grandparent and great grandparent.
She was also a very loving auntie to her nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank everyone who attended Betty's funeral and those who sent messages of condolence and donations to the Island's Age Concern branch.
They would also like to thank Dr Thomas and his staff at Hayling Health Centre, who gave Betty such good service in her later years.
Not forgetting the Grady family for the funeral arrangements and the Royal British Legion for their excellent refreshments and hospitality afterwards.
No farewell words were spoken.
No time to say goodbye.
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
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