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HOUGHTON, Norma “Betty”

Born Sunday June 26, 1927. Passed away Sunday January 29, 2023.


Passed away at Barongarook Gardens, aged 95 years and 7 months.
Loved wife of Ted (dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Lyle Tune, Lorraine Ladhams, Neil, Cheryl and Chris Cuolahan. Adored Nan of 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

‘Forever loved’

Funeral notice


Service

Monday February 06, 2023

The Funeral of Mrs. Betty Houghton will be held at the Colac Lake Bowling Club, Armstrong Street, Colac on Monday, February 6, 2023 commencing at 1:30 p.m.

In accordance with Betty’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.

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  1. As a lady the most beautiful loving person I have known as a mother in-law one in a million love
    you nan (mother bear) Wayne Joe xx

    Wayne Ladhams

    February 06, 2023 7:10 pm

  2. Thinking of you today Lorraine as you and your family farewell your much loved Mum and Nana..
    Hang on to the memories of the happy times together.
    Mary and Kevin.

    Mary Russell

    February 06, 2023 11:06 am

  3. Thinking of you all especially tomorrow as you farewell your much loved mum and nana. Treasure all those wonderful memories!
    Helen Gibson

    Helen Gibson

    February 05, 2023 8:33 pm

  4. Dear Lorraine, Kasey, Chelsea, Jai, Kerrin & Families, With Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Mum and Nan. Betty was always bright & happy. She loved having a chat, especially about her family and Netball. She would always ask “When is the Netball back on TV?” She is another stalwart of Netball in Colac , that we have lost. Another Umpire from past years, now up there, reviewing decisions. Condolences to all.
    Aileen, Ron, & Melissa.

    Aileen Kettle

    February 04, 2023 7:50 pm

  5. Betty. Thank you for always smiling, being so kind, worrying about my family, and your encouraging words. I am so grateful to have known you, even though it was but a short time in your long wonderful life. It was nice to meet you. You will be in my heart forever.
    My condolences to Cheryl and family
    Mari.

    Mari

    February 03, 2023 10:17 pm

  6. to my nan,
    thankyou for all the great times i had with you, you will always be in my heart. i enjoyed every moment with you. rest in peace beautiful girl, miss you more everyday ❤️

    Rubie Coutts

    February 03, 2023 9:40 pm

  7. Deepest sympathy to the family , got to spend a little time with you betty and i enjoyed ever moment , rest in peace beautiful lady will miss you heaps xx

    Jo Hughes

    February 03, 2023 7:25 pm

  8. To dear Julie and Lyle, Lorraine Neil Cheryl and your families.. We go back a long way in memories of darling Betty ( Mrs Houghton I use to call her 😆) I know you will reminisce and enjoy many fond times you all shared forever thinking of your mum. Betty was a real treasure and always fun and welcoming..
    Rest in Peace beautiful lady .
    Rosie Kelly ❤️

    Rosalie Kelly

    February 02, 2023 7:55 pm

  9. To Cheryl and family my love and prayers are with you all at this time. Betty was one in a million and it has been a great honour and privilege to have known her and cared for her for the past 9 yrs. Forever in my thoughts. Lyn Beattie Rn

    Lynette Beattie

    February 02, 2023 7:00 pm

  10. She was always a ball of energy and happiness. We are lucky to have had her in our lives. Love to all.

    Mat Fitzwilliam

    February 02, 2023 11:05 am

  11. Thinking of you Cheryl and all your families with the passing of your beautiful mum, nan and friend. I’m sure you will all have so many wonderful memories that you will all hold close to your hearts ❤️

    Deepest sympathy to you all
    Jo Jamieson and Family 💕💕💕

    Jo Jamieson

    February 01, 2023 5:55 pm

  12. Julie, Lyle & Family.
    Thinking of you at this sad time.

    Kathy & Stewart Riches.

    Kathy & Stewart Riches

    February 01, 2023 5:52 pm

  13. Deepest sympathy to all the family

    Great memories I have when Ted, Bill and us two girls got together
    Betty Bingo Rest in Peace,
    Margaret Connley

    Margaret Connley

    February 01, 2023 11:13 am

  14. Julie , Lyle , Lorraine & Families,
    A beautiful lady now resting in peace.
    Sympathy to all,
    Sue & Warren Riches

    Warren Riches

    February 01, 2023 10:16 am

  15. To Julie, Lorraine, Neil and Cheryl,

    Thinking of you all, with the passing of your mum. I have great memories of your mum, with netball, basketball, and Jake the Peg. Including lots more, one being playing in a grand final with her in Lorne against the Bay. So many memories that I look fondly upon, she was a great lady may she Rest In Peace.

    Deepest sympathies to you all,
    Fran & John Meesen.

    Francis Meesen

    January 31, 2023 7:26 pm

  16. My deepest sympathy to all the family, remembering Betty at cuppa time at Coles all those years ago always smiling and ready to pour the cuppas from those very large teapots.

    Gwenda Robertson

    January 31, 2023 9:55 am

  17. Darling Betty, I am so sad that your no longer here but I’m so glad your now pain free. I will miss seeing your smiling face and will miss our chats and catch ups. Heaven has gained another angel.

    Stephanie Drayton

    January 30, 2023 10:24 pm

  18. My deepest sympathy to Cheryl, Lorraine, Julie, Neil and families on the passing of Betty such a lovely fun lady, many a good time at bingo so privileged to have met her.

    Michelle Browne

    January 30, 2023 9:10 pm

  19. Thinking of you all on the passing of such a beautiful lady. We will remember her as the kind, fun loving and forever smiling person that she was. One in a million who will be sadly missed.
    Deepest condolences to Julie, Lorraine, Neil, Cheryl and families.
    Love always
    Kim and Darren McCaskill

    Darren And Kim McCaskill

    January 30, 2023 8:46 pm

  20. Our deepest sympathy to Lorraine, Kase, Chels, Kerrin and Jai on the passing of you beautiful Mum and Nan. All our love and support and with you at this hard time. Sending lots of love. Narelle Mark and Jobe. Xx

    Narelle Matton

    January 30, 2023 8:39 pm

  21. Sending my deepest condolences to your family. How they will miss you and cherish all the beautiful memories xx

    Abela Sasha

    January 30, 2023 8:10 pm

  22. RIP dear Betty.....sincere condolences to all family and close friends.....I know Pat would have been waiting for you when you got up there Betty....amlxxxx

    Catherine O'Loughlin

    January 30, 2023 7:57 pm

  23. So sorry Julie to hear of your Mothers passing our love and thoughts are with you and all of your family from Eric and Eva

    Eva Hay

    January 30, 2023 7:57 pm

  24. Thinking of you Cheryl and all your families ♥️

    Alice Doyle

    January 30, 2023 7:55 pm

  25. Dear mum, Always so loving, kind & fun , what beautiful memories we have in our hearts, go with our love & blessings, you are in caring hands, love you to the stars & back🌠, (Sis) Julie & family Xx🙏

    Julie Tune

    January 30, 2023 7:15 pm

  26. My Deepest Sympathy to all of Betty's family at this sad time , Betty will be missed by many, she was an amazing lady.
    May Betty rest in peace 🙏

    Honorine Dowie

    January 30, 2023 7:01 pm

  27. My deepest sympathy to you Julie, Lorraine, Neil and Cheryl your partners and grandchildren
    Remembering our much loved Friday night Bingo’s
    Rest in peace, Betty
    Colleen O’Shannassy

    Colleen OShannassy

    January 30, 2023 6:45 pm

  28. We will be forever grateful for the time we had with you Nan xx

    ‘Your wings were ready but our hearts were not’

    Love always
    Chelsea, Chris, Emily and Layla

    Chelsea McLeod

    January 30, 2023 6:42 pm

  29. Aunty Betty ,
    You were one in a million, you knew how to live life to the fullest life to the fullest and had such a zest for life . I will always remember how much fun you and dad/Donny had when you got together and the wonderful friendship you and Tina had. We will Cherish all the memories we shared and will miss you.
    Love Jo and Billy xx

    Joanne Moulden

    January 30, 2023 5:20 pm

  30. My sincerest condolences to Cheryl, Chris, Lorraine and family.
    Betty you will be remembered to me as such a kind and sweet lady with a great sense of humour. I remember the McEwans days for your shop visits and help with stock take.
    Rest peacefully Betty

    Darron Rippon

    January 30, 2023 4:54 pm

  31. Dear Mum/Nan thank you for all the wonderful memories we have to cherish. You always knew how to make people laugh and to enjoy life. Thank you for sharing your love of netball and being our mentor in life. I will miss our chats and debriefing after each netball game.

    God made a wonderful mother, A mother who never grows old; He made her smile of the sunshine. And He moulded her heart of pure gold; In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks fair roses you see; God made a wonderful mother, And He that dear mother to me. Lots of love always mum, Lorraine ♥️♥️

    Lorraine Ladhams

    January 30, 2023 4:11 pm

  32. If roses grow in heaven, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother’s arms, and tell her they’re from me. Tell her that I love her and miss her very much. That life for me will move on, but without her loving touch. Forever in my heart, Love you Mum. 💕💕

    Cheryl

    January 30, 2023 3:16 pm