It is with both great sadness and deep gratitude for a well-lived life that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Leonora Elizabeth "Bette" Loeffler. Residing in Economy, Nova Scotia, Bette passed peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by family, with love and so many memories.
Born in 1930, in Five Islands, Nova Scotia, to the late Wilfred and Helene Corbett, she was the second of four children. Bette is survived by children, Debbie (Ron) Welton, Michelle (Ace) Powel, Rudi (Gudi) Loeffler; three grand-children; two step grand-children; 12 great grand-children; three great-great grand-children; many nieces, nephews and cousins; siblings, Bea (Purdy) Crawford, Steven (Linda) Corbett; and was predeceased by her husband, Rudi and brother, Doug Corbett.
In her early years, Bette lived in Bass River where she spent most of her school years, then later graduated from Normal College in Truro, Nova Scotia. Her teaching career took her to Perron, Quebec where she met her husband, Rudi of 65 years.
The couple moved to Ontario in 1952, then on to Manitoba, and Saskatchewan where her husband’s construction career took them. While Rudi’s work took him away during the week, Bette raised their three children and cared for many other children while their parents worked.
In 1967 they moved "home" to Nova Scotia where they purchased a farm which they operated until 1983. In 1969, Bette taught Home Economics at the Bass River School. Together they opened a meat shop selling products made from beef raised on their farm. Bette supplied the home baking for the shop and was famous for her pies.
After Rudi and Bette started Kenomee Log Homes in1982, Bette drew up cutting lists for the homes, designed kitchens, managed the accounting, and other administrative tasks. Bette loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Germany, Florida, Texas, Costa Rica plus others. They greatly enjoyed a trip across Canada and to Alaska with Rudi’s brother and wife from Germany.
Bette was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed trying her hand at different crafts. She enjoyed charcoal drawing, ceramics, knitting socks and mittens for her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In later years, she especially enjoyed making cards for family and friends and spent many hours puzzling. Bette was very sharp witted and had a wonderful sense of humor and loved knowing what all her children were up to.
Many thanks to all the doctors and nurses, and VON for all the care they provided. Thank you to Linda York for all your care and support. A very special thank-you to Susan Fraser for her care, dedication, and warm support and going above and beyond for Bette and family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro where a funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, August 23, 2025, with Rev. Glen Rupchan officiating. Reception will follow in the funeral home for all. A private family interment at Penial United Church Cemetery in Five Islands will immediately follow the service and reception. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Bette’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia are welcomed.
Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com