Elizabeth Jane Jensen
<p>Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Jensen nee Kemp passed away peacefully with</p><p>family at her side in Hamilton, on March 5, 2024 at the age of 82.</p><p>Eldest daughter of the late George Michael and Ivy Kemp, Betty was</p><p>born August 26, 1941 in Toronto.</p><p><br></p><p>Betty is lovingly remembered by Freddy, her devoted husband of 61</p><p>years as well as her son Peter (Meredith) and as Nana to Paul, Luke,</p><p>Margaret and Thomas. She is also survived by her siblings Donald Kemp,</p><p>Diane Jackson, William Kemp (Carolyn) & Robert Kemp.</p><p><br></p><p>Betty grew up in Toronto first on Logan Ave. then Waverley Rd. in the</p><p>Beaches. She started working for the Toronto Fire Department at the</p><p>age of 16. In 1962 she married the handsome Danish fellow she had</p><p>helped convince her friend’s mother to accept as a boarder. Through</p><p>hard work and sacrifice, she and Freddy built a beautiful home</p><p>overlooking Lake Ontario in Scarborough. In 1992, after 35 years and</p><p>one day’s service, Betty retired from the Fire Department. After</p><p>retirement, Betty and Fred moved to Cobourg where they enjoyed many</p><p>more years by the lake. In recent years, they moved to Hamilton to be</p><p>close to Peter and his family. Betty will be remembered for her sweet</p><p>and gentle demeanor and her beaming smile.</p><p><br></p><p>Special thanks to the staff at the Village of Wentworth Heights for</p><p>their care and compassion in Betty's final years.</p><p><br></p><p>Visitation will be held at P.X. DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 796 Upper Gage</p><p>Ave. Hamilton (Between Mohawk & Fennell) on Wednesday, March 13, 2024</p><p>from 5:00-7:00 p.m.</p><p><br></p><p>Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday,</p><p>March 14, 2024 at 11:30a.m.. A future interment will be held at Sunset</p><p>Mindepark in Puslinch, ON.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or a</p><p>charity of choice would be greatly appreciated.</p>Obituary
Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Jensen nee Kemp passed away peacefully with
family at her side in Hamilton, on March 5, 2024 at the age of 82.
Eldest daughter of the late George Michael and Ivy Kemp, Betty was
born August 26, 1941 in Toronto.
Betty is lovingly remembered by Freddy, her devoted husband of 61
years as well as her son Peter (Meredith) and as Nana to Paul, Luke,
Margaret and Thomas. She is also survived by her siblings Donald Kemp,
Diane Jackson, William Kemp (Carolyn) & Robert Kemp.
Betty grew up in Toronto first on Logan Ave. then Waverley Rd. in the
Beaches. She started working for the Toronto Fire Department at the
age of 16. In 1962 she married the handsome Danish fellow she had
helped convince her friend’s mother to accept as a boarder. Through
hard work and sacrifice, she and Freddy built a beautiful home
overlooking Lake Ontario in Scarborough. In 1992, after 35 years and
one day’s service, Betty retired from the Fire Department. After
retirement, Betty and Fred moved to Cobourg where they enjoyed many
more years by the lake. In recent years, they moved to Hamilton to be
close to Peter and his family. Betty will be remembered for her sweet
and gentle demeanor and her beaming smile.
Special thanks to the staff at the Village of Wentworth Heights for
their care and compassion in Betty's final years.
Visitation will be held at P.X. DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 796 Upper Gage
Ave. Hamilton (Between Mohawk & Fennell) on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday,
March 14, 2024 at 11:30a.m.. A future interment will be held at Sunset
Mindepark in Puslinch, ON.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or a
charity of choice would be greatly appreciated.
Events
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11:30 AM
HAMILTON, ON L8V 4K4