Elizabeth “Betty” Berard

AUGUSTA – Elizabeth “Betty” Berard, 68, passed away on April 14, 2022, with her family by her side.

Betty was born on March 10, 1954, in Waterville to Edgar and Yvonne (Jerome) Bouchard.

Betty graduated from Waterville High School class of 1973. Betty worked for years at LaVerdieres and later Rite Aid and made countless friends along the way. She will be remembered fondly for her quick wit and spontaneous sarcasm to fit any situation. She never shied away from telling people what she thought!

Betty spent most of her life loving and tending to the stray animals that were lucky enough to cross her path. The flock always had room for one more, even if the house didn’t. She loved her son and grandchildren and even at 66 years old, drove to Vermont by herself to be able to spend Thanksgiving with them. When she put her mind to something, there was no stopping her. No holiday meal will be the same without her dinner time antics. We can’t express how much she will be missed!

Betty is survived by her son Joshua Berard, and wife Jaime of West Gardiner; her grandchildren Emma Hayden of Waterville, Lily, Katherine and Connor Berard also of West Gardiner; as well as special niece, Donna Whitney of Farmington, who was also her best friend; and special nephew, Dana Bouchard of Oakland.

Betty was predeceased by her parents; and four brothers, Robert, Edgar Jr., Richard, and Paul Bouchard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday May 4 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument St. in Winslow. Interment to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St. Waterville. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please visit http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com to share your condolences with Betty’s family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Betty’s memory to the

Humane Society Waterville Area

100 Webb Rd.,

Benton ME 04901