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Passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the age of 84. 

Beloved wife of Jim Cruickshank for 65 years. Caring mother of the late Jamie, Steven, and Brian. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlynn (Connor), Matthew (Ciara), Cole, Kayla (James), Reggie, Jessie, Paige, Lucas, and the late Adam. Great-grandmother of Sebastian, Lennon, Scarlett, Presley, Harrison, Lewis, and Niko. Daughter of the late Hector and Mary Nelson. Sister of the late Ralph Nelson (late Marilyn), late Bob Nelson (late Rose Marie), Nancy Hachey (Francis), Charlie Nelson (Jeannie), and Dana Stevens (late Wilfred). Sister-in-law of Eunice McEwen (late Ross). Betty will be missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

Family and friends are invited to visit at the Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington Street East, 705-759-2522) on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm. Funeral service to follow at 3 pm. Spring interment Richards Landing Cemetery. Memorial contributions payable by cheque or online to Diabetes Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Cruickshank family.