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MARY ELIZABETH (BETTY) WAECHTER (BRAGDON) -
Born: Nov 22, 1932
Date of Passing: May 19, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY ELIZABETH (BETTY) WAECHTER (nee BRAGDON) 1932 - 2012 On Saturday, May 19, 2012, after a long, hard, and courageous battle with cancer, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty, late of Regina, at the age of 79. Betty was predeceased by her husband Raymond (1997); her parents Clyde and Mary Bragdon; sister Shirley and brother-in-law Frank Wright. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Diane; nieces and nephews Michael (Roxanne) Wright; Kim (Terry) Hnatuk; Mary (Joe) Goncalves; Frank (Brenda) Wright, all from Winnipeg, Manitoba; great and great-great-nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and wonderful friends. Betty was born on November 22, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her early education was received at Isbister, Hugh J. MacDonald Junior High, and Gordon Bell High Schools. At age 17, she began working for the Hudson's Bay Company, holding various positions until she became Human Resources Manager. In 1967 she moved to Regina, SK and was responsible for hiring staff at the Bay store. Among other responsibilities, she continued to manage and oversee 22 departments. Betty was with the company for 28 years. In 1971, she met her late husband in Regina and they married in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 26, 1974. Betty was a member and past president of the Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club. After her Bay years she became focused on her family. Betty enjoyed many activities: bowling, curling, golfing, gardening, and was an avid traveler, especially to her favourite and last place she visited this February, Hawaii. Sincere and heartfelt thanks are extended to the staff at the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic, Pasqua Hospital 3B and Palliative Care Unit, William Booth Grace Hospice, and all the doctors and nurses who attended to Betty's needs, offering support and assistance. Funeral Service will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Ave., Regina, SK on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Riverside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in memoriam, may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, 204 - 3775 Pasqua Street, Regina, SK, S4S 6W8. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 25, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I've known Betty since 1940 when we were seven years old and we lived next door to each other on Spence Street in Winnipeg. Betty, even as a child, was considerate and kind and had a dignity, combined with humour, that was quite rare for one so young and she conducted herself acordingly for the rest of her life. I can still see her in my mind when she was about nine years old in her wool coat, lyle stockings, and the largest bow I've ever seen in her hair...the fashion at the time which we hated. Betty was a wondeful lady and I will always miss her. - Posted by: Merna Begin (Friend) on: May 27, 2012
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Betty was the selling payroll expense planner and controller for me in the Winnpeg DT Store of the Bay. It was a difficult and unpopular job but she was very good at getting the various Dept Managers' understanding and cooperation. She was a very good, patient listener, made everyone feel she really cared about their problems. When she promised to followup with an answer re their issue, she kept her word. She was my confidante on many issues and problems and time after time, she proved how very valuable she was as a member of my HR team. When I was transferred out to BC/Alberta, I really missed having a Betty Bragdon on my team. I will always remember my time working with Betty with fondness and appreciation. She was a very special, one of a kind talent. Betty, your family, friends, and former co-workers at HBC will always remember you. Jerry Jellison - Posted by: Jerry Jellison (I was her boss in the HR Dept. of the Bay in the Winnipeg DT Store for several wonderful years. ) on: May 26, 2012