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Betty M. Watson

By Billie Owens

ATTICA -- Betty M. Watson, age 92, of Attica, NY passed away on June 5, 2019 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born November 28, 1926 in Orangeville, NY daughter of the late Albert and Eva Glor Meeder.

Betty was a 1944 graduate of Attica High School. She was employed as a library assistant at the Stevens Memorial Library in Attica and a school bus driver for many years. In earlier years, she served as a cafeteria monitor at the Attica Elementary School.

Betty was a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Attica and she played piano for many years at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Orangeville.

She served as an election volunteer and was an avid horseback rider. Betty was an animal lover and spent countless hours with Tim and Jeaneen’s dog, Annabelle. She enjoyed bird-watching, doing crossword puzzles and was an excellent cook. Betty loved spending time with family, socializing with friends and was dedicated to her community.

Betty was predeceased by her husband, Chester Watson who passed away on June 27, 2013. Chet and Betty will always be remembered for the many glass ladybugs they gave to others.  

Surviving are: her sons, Steven (Elaine) Watson, of Batavia, Timothy (Jeaneen) Watson, of Attica; grandchildren, Gregory (Jaimee) Watson, Stephanie (Michael) Anzalone; great-grandchildren, Celia Watson, Jack Watson, Paxton Anzalone, Beckett Anzalone and Trey Anzalone; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Eleanor (Joseph) Grenier.

There are no calling hours. Betty’s memorial service will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 11 Washington St., Attica. Flowers are gratefully declined.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 11 Washington St., Attica, NY 14011.

Betty’s family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff at the Wyoming County Office for the Aging, Meals on Wheels, the staff at The Cloisters and the Wyoming County Nursing Facility for their wonderful care.

Arrangements are being completed by Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, Warsaw. Online condolences at www.robinsonandhackemer.com.

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