Betty Thompson, age 96, of Budd Lake, NJ died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at St. Clare’s Hospital of Dover, NJ. Betty was born May 20, 1925 in Oxford, NJ to the late George and Mary (Hozanitz) Metroke.
Betty graduated from Oxford High School, Oxford, NJ during World War II she worked for Revson which manufactured dynamite, and she also was in the Nursing Cadet program during the war. She was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and sewing. Betty was a giving and caring person who cared for many WWII veterans, seniors and a young girl, Catherine who lost her mom early in life. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Betty is survived by her loving daughters, Kathleen Ball DeMarco and husband Philip, Melanie Thompson, three Grandchildren, Daniel Ball, Reneé Prendergast and husband Yerodin, Heather DeMarco three Great Grandchildren, Jade Ball, Ellie Prendergast, Callie Prendergast and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by beloved husband, Ralph in 1999 and her cherished son, Danny Thompson in 1963, six brothers, Mike, Andrew, Paul, George, Charlie and John, and five sisters, Mary, Julia, Ann #1, Ann #2 and Helen.
At the request of the family all services are private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Budd Lake First Aid, PO Box 761
Budd Lake, NJ 07828, Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Boys Town, 1244 65th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219
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Roberta Brightman says
May 5, 2022 at 6:44 pmThe mom of my best friend Kathy. I knew Betty well. A lovely, caring, thoughtful and beautiful person. I have many memories over the years especially when I was a young mom and Kathy and I were raising our young children together as neighbors.. My daughters Janine and Heather knew her well also and there was a time that she actually cared for them while I was in nursing school. They were sad to learn of her passing. Her kindness will never be forgotten. I feel very lucky to have known her. May she rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Riccki & Hugo Del Prestito says
May 5, 2022 at 8:10 pmWhat a lovely lady. Will miss her wit, her kindness and her extremely relaxed personality. Happy to have met and be surrounded by such a smart woman! Rest in peace Mum, Mum, until we meet again – fly with the angels
Sharon Abato says
May 6, 2022 at 6:06 pmGod received a beautiful Angel, Betty Thompson. I remember so much about Betty but the greatest was she would say “ Sharon,you never have any wrinkles”, my I loved when she said that! Well she had so much good in her I would need a book to write it all. Betty loved to bake and cook, she always cared about people and boy did she have patience with Ralph.She will never be forgotten. “Fly ever so gently Betty”. R.I.P.
The Lindells says
May 7, 2022 at 3:55 amWhat an amazing and beautiful woman! To have had the luck to witness so much of the last century, she must’ve had the most amazing stories to tell. Just a few weeks shy of 98! May we all be blessed with such a life! Renee’ and family, our hearts go out to you as you celebrate the life of a matriarch. May her wisdom, guidance and love forever be in your own hearts. Rest In Peace.
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