Betty Jean Roderick

WINSLOW – Betty Jean Roderick, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, with family by her side. Heaven has gained another beautiful angel.

Betty was born in Skowhegan on Feb. 15, 1960, the daughter of Roland and Rosalee (Walker) Roderick. She was raised in a large family with ten children, she was the fourth youngest. Betty attended the Skowhegan school district while growing up and graduated from Skowhegan High School in 1979.

Over the past few years, Betty had been courageously battling Leukemia. She didn’t let cancer slow her down from living the life she wanted to. She loved participating in the Special Olympics. She loved going on adventures, especially camping, riding ATV’s, riding in boats, going to state fairs, and going to Monster Jam events. She loved flowers, bowling, talking on the phone with family and friends, “Betty Boop”, listening to Elvis and watching him on TV. She loved playing games and dancing. Her beloved dogs, “Jeanie” and “Foxy” meant the world to her. She loved the bond and companionship she had with her dogs and cats.

She was predeceased by her parents, Roland and Rosalee (Walker) Roderick; two siblings, John Roderick (Lorraine) and Nancy Roderick, sister-in-law, Denise Roderick; uncle, Vernon Walker, nephew, Terry Roderick; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Florida (Paradis) Roderick and maternal grandparents, Fred and Ruby (Garland) Walker; and godmother, Claudette Rodrigue. She was also predeceased by her beloved dogs, “Jeanie” and “Foxy”.

Betty is survived by seven siblings and their spouses, Larry Roderick (Denise), Gloria Veilleux, Roland “Tom” Roderick, Ronald “Ronnie” Roderick, Robert “Bobby” Roderick (Myra), Donna Quimby (Bryan) and Michael Roderick (Bobbie Jo); godfather, Charles “Charlie” Rodrigue (Claudette), uncle, John Dixon (Nancy); several cousins; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews; along with her best friends, Marcia, Donna T, and Suzie.

Betty will always be remembered as being a loving person. Her smile and laugh will be etched into our hearts forever. She loved spending time with family and friends. She loved to have fun and live life to the fullest. She lived a life full of zest. She always tried to make the best out of every situation. She was a beautiful blessing to all those who knew her.

A special thank you to Brian, Michelle, and their family for the care they gave Betty over the years.

A Celebration of Life and Viewing will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Somerset Valley Remembrance Center located at 19 Washburn Lane in Skowhegan, Maine.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 11 a.m., located at Calvary Cemetery on North Avenue in Skowhegan, Maine.

Please visit Betty’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/betty-roderick where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.