Betty Ann (Burtt) Snider
SNIDER, Betty Ann (Burtt), 74, CARIBOU, February 10, 2012. Interment will take place in the spring at Fairmount Cemetery in Presque Isle. Arrangements in care of Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Betty Ann (Burtt) Snider, 74, February 10, 2012 Betty followed her parents into a life of no more suffering. She passed with the sun on her face, her family and friends by her side and love in her heart. Betty was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and a dear friend. Her life began in the town of Presque Isle, Maine. Born the daughter of Sidney Carlton Burtt and Mildred Mureal (McLean) Burtt on a beautiful day, January 26, 1938. Betty lived her childhood days in Presque Isle living life to the fullest. Playing with relatives and friends out at the lake, riding the neighbor’s horses bareback through the mountains and getting into mischief as Betty was known for. Betty worked many years as a chef and manager for multiple local restaurants after getting married. She eventually put herself through nursing school and graduated with honors. This was a great accomplishment due to the fact that she was a single mom with three children at home. Three active girls who as she always claimed was her greatest accomplishment. Betty took great pride in her title as mother. She was so proud; all you had to do is ask. There was not a day that went by that she didn’t talk with “her girls”. She cherished every moment with them reliving stories of her past and making new. She made being a mother look easy, instilling confidence and compassion in those who would continue in her place.
Betty also worked at Cary Medical Center for over 20 years. Betty’s nickname at CMC was “Sarge”. As those who had an opportunity to work with her knew why. She was a determined, hardworking, woman and didn’t tolerate anything but the best for the patients during her shift. Many patients requested her upon admission. Why? Not because she had the most credentials but because she treated everyone with dignity. Regardless of their background, education, or status in the community, everyone was someone. She retired from CMC and worked for many local families as a caregiver. Caring for others is what she thrived on, not selfish or judgmental, it was truly what she was meant to do.
Betty’s life story is all about caring for others. She was always there with an encouraging word, a helping hand and most of all a kind soul. She will be sadly missed and never forgotten. She is now whole again, no more suffering, no more medications, no more struggling to breath. She is young and healthy, riding her horse bareback once again.
We will see you again our daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend. Now I lay me down to sleep…….
She was predeceased by her mother and father.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Compton) Morin and husband Bob of Caribou, Jeanna (Compton) Elwood and husband Noah of Dover, NH, Joelle (Snider)Rioux and husband Chris of Orono, grandchildren, Mindy Morin of Portland, Jennifer Waltman and her husband Jessie of Washburn, Tyler McNally of Dover, NH, Kristen McNally of Dover, NH, Julia Rioux of Orono, great-grandchildren, Oscar and Aurora Waltman of Washburn and Ava McNally of Dover, NH. She also leaves behind her brother, James Burtt and his wife Audrey of Washburn, and her sister, Jean Reed and her husband Laco of Ohio, and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Cheryl Newbegin, Dr. Sherri Dumont, Staff at Cary Medical Center, and Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center for their exceptionally kind and loving care.
Friends called on Monday, February 13, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover Street, Caribou. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 14, at 10 a.m., Caribou United Baptist Church, Pastor Josh Burden officiating. In keeping with her wishes, bright and cheerful colors will be worn to celebrate Betty’s life. A reception followed the funeral at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the spring at Fairmount Cemetery in Presque Isle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty’s name to the Shriner’s Hospital for children at http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org or to the Halfway Home Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 488, Caribou, 04736. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.lancastermorgan.com
