Mildred B. Betts, 87, of Bath and formerly a longtime resident of Thomaston, passed away peacefully Dec. 13 at Hillhouse in Bath. She was born March 4, 1924 in Augusta, the daughter of Peter and Elsie (Moore) MacLaurin.
She grew up in Augusta and graduated from Cony High School, class of 1942. After high school she continued her education by attending Gates Business School. In 1943 while working at Togus, she met her soul mate, Milford Betts, and the couple was married Oct. 11, 1947. The next year, the couple moved to Dover-Foxcroft to raise their family. Nothing was more important to Mildred than her family. She was true homemaker and a fantastic cook. She was known for baking the best sugar cookies ever. Holidays, birthdays and special events were her top priority, and with seven children it was her full-time job. Mildred was active in the PTA and Girl Scouts when her children were young. She wanted to be involved in anything that involved her family. She was also a member of the Federated Church, Thomaston, and later became a member of the Senior Citizens Group.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Milford A. Betts; four sisters; and two brothers.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Kelley of Bath, Marilyn Baker and husband Phillip of Woolwich, Barbara Betts of Nobleboro, Kathryn Cassidy of Kannapolis, N.C., Arlene Betts of Thomaston and partner George Soule, and Joyce Betts of Rockland; son, Peter Betts of Thomaston; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
If you would like to make a memorial donation in Mildred’s name, the family has requested to do so to Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder Restoration, c/o Nobleboro Historical Society, P.O. Box 122, Nobleboro, ME 04555 or visit www.damariscottamills.org.
To share your thoughts and condolences with Mildred’s family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
