Grace Elizabeth "Betty" Lacey – 83, Truro. With sadness, we share the recent passing of Grace Elizabeth "Betty" Lacey after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Leicester, Cumberland County, Betty lived most of her adult life in Truro except for a short period in PEI. Betty was the daughter of the late Fred and Muriel (McElmon) Lowther and was predeceased by her sister, Gwen, and husband, George.

A staunch Liberal and loyal Blue Jay fan, Betty was always willing to help a stranger, friend or neighbour in need. When not tending to her gardens, she was working at Robertson’s Candy, throwing strikes at a bowling alley and most recently walking the track at the RECC before coffee at Tim’s. No one loved a good laugh or joke more than Betty. Known to many as the lady selling tickets at the Stadium, Betty never missed a Bearcat game and enjoyed sitting with her pals behind the Bearcat bench at the RECC. The Bearcats #1 fan, Betty would often be heard "encouraging" the team to stop shooting the puck directly at the goalie.

Betty leaves behind her brother, Winston "Red" (Pat) Lowther; sister, Marion (Earl) Thomas; many nieces and nephews; son, Robert (Bob); daughters, Linda (Danny) MacDonald and their children, David, Elizabeth and Margaret; great granddaughter Isla; Gwenda Beaton and her children, Victoria and Clifford; Joanne (Tim O’Brien) and their children, Rachel and Mary; Jackie (Dwayne Boudreau) and their children, Clare and Fintan.

Friends are welcome to sign Betty’s memorial book at Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. A private graveside memorial will be held at a later date. If so desired, donations in Betty's memory to VON are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Betty’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at www.mattatallvarnerfh.com