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Betty Craven
December 25, 1927 - April 19, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">Betty Craven, 89, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Garry J. Armstrong Centre in Ottawa. She is survived by her children, Paul and Donnia Kyba and daughter and son-in-law Marilyn Van Bibber and Mark Adler. She was predeceased by John Craven and Mark Kyba. Betty leaves six devoted grandchildren: Nadia, Markian and Georgia Kyba; Suzanne and Adam Grundy and Adam Van Bibber. She was blessed with ten great-grandchildren: Lucy, Alwyn, Abigail, Tayte, Isaiah, Zev, Nylah, Nevaeh, Olivia and Hannah. Betty was born in Birmingham, England on Christmas Day in 1927 to Thomas and Margaret Jacques. She immigrated to Canada as a war bride in January 1947. She lived her life volunteering for many worthwhile causes including CHEO, driving seniors and St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church. She was greatly loved and her cheerful helpful soul will be missed by many. A private family graveside service will be held. A reception for friends and family will be held at the Pinecrest Reception Centre, 2500 Baseline Road ,on Saturday, 29th April 2017 from 12pm to 2pm. Please consider a donation to CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa) in lieu of flowers. <br> <br></div>