BETTY A. MCINTYRE

ORWELL — Betty Ann McIntyre, 81, a lifelong resident of Orwell, died Oct. 9, 2024, at her residence following a long illness.

She was born on July 22, 1943, in Rutland, the daughter of Donald C. and Lillian (Archer) Labshere.

Betty grew up in Orwell, where she graduated from the Orwell High School.

She was employed by the Orwell School hot lunch program, Shoreham Co-Op and then by Nexus Electronics until her retirement.

She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, walking, and spending time with her neighbors and family. Betty loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending all their events.

Survivors include two daughters, Karen Dumas of Whitehall, N.Y., and Kim Collins of Port Henry, N.Y.; two sons, Robert McIntyre of Bomoseen and Brian McIntyre of Fair Haven; a sister, June Beauregard of Rutland; an adopted sister, Sharon Baldwin of Orwell; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. McIntyre Sr., on April 28, 2001; and an infant daughter, Sandra McIntyre.

There will be no public services. The burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Orwell.

Arrangements are with the Durfee Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Orwell Volunteer Fire Department or Orwell First Response, 604 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760. ◊