Passed away peacefully at her home in North Hatley, on Wednesday March 11th 2009, at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late Ralph Gustafson, noted Canadian poet. Betty is survived by her nephew Ian Belton and his wife Anne (nee Evans) along with other relatives and many dear friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke, (Lennoxville)(819) 564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca , where friends may visit on Saturday March 14th from 10 to 11 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00AM. Interment will take place in the Reedsville Cemetery, North Hatley, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society 3330, rue King Ouest, bureau 130, Sherbrooke, QC J1L 1C9 would be greatly appreciated by the family.