1927 – 2013

NEW GLOUCESTER — Betty M. True, 86, of New Gloucester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Betty was born in West Baldwin on Feb. 10, 1927, the eldest daughter of Leland and Kathleen Haskell. While attending New Gloucester High School, she met the love of her life, Edward, to whom she was married on May 1, 1946.

Throughout her life, Betty was actively engaged in her community and enjoyed genealogical research. She was especially proud of her involvement with the New Gloucester Historical Society.

Surviving are her children, Calvin and his wife, Debbie, Dan and his wife, Nancy, and Harvey and his wife, Linda; as well as grandchildren, Adam, Seth, Jared, James, Arthur, Beth and Karen. Betty is also survived by sisters, Anna and Eleanor; and brother, Wayne, all of West Baldwin.

Betty was predeceased by her husband, Edward L. True, who died in 2011; sister, Arlene; and brothers, Donald and George.

Her life was also made richer by Kathy Libby, Mark Draper, Nancy Draper, Debbie Draper and Betty’s many friends.