Betsy Ellen (Hayford) Bremer

JEFFERSON – Betsy Ellen (Hayford) Bremer, 65, passed away peacefully in Jefferson on June 29, 2024 with close friends by her side.

Betsy was born in Orlando, Fla. on Sept. 17, 1958, the daughter of Elbert Daniel Hayford Jr and Dorothy (Meigs) Hayford.

Betsy attended Erskine Academy in China, Maine for one year and then transferred to Hall Dale High School in Farmingdale, Maine and graduated in the Class of 1976. One of her courses at the Vocational Center led her on the path of baby and child care, learning skills that would serve her well in her various jobs.

Betsy met Henry “Harry” Bremer in Waterville and traveled to various states with him as he worked as an electrician. They lived in Illinois, California, New York and Maine. Betsy and Harry were married in August of 1986.

Betsy was a caring, nurturing person, whether it was babies, adults, family or pets. She held various jobs in child care and was also a nanny. She transitioned to pet sitting and pet care, opening her business “Tender Care Pet Sitting Services.” She took exceptional care of her clients’ pets and left such detailed notes about the services she performed for them. She took care of dogs, cats, rabbits, even chickens. In later years, she qualified herself to become a Personal Care Assistant.

Betsy had her own pets and took great care of them. She had parrots, cats and rabbits. She loved shopping and making crafts and had a dedicated craft room in her home.

Betsy attended Alanon for a number of years and learned a great deal from the program. She also did volunteer work for Alanon, taking meeting minutes, performing bookkeeping and treasurer work for them.

Betsy had deep love for her family and friends. She cared for her father in his old age. She kept in touch with family and was always available to listen and offer loving advice.

Betsy was always aware of her spiritual need and studied the Bible in every state she lived in. She started studying the Bible regularly in 2017 in Maine. She overcame many challenges and developed a strong faith that carried her through difficult times. She dedicated her life to Jehovah God and was baptized on Sept. 18, 2022. She loved talking with others about the promises that Jehovah God will bring about soon, especially God’s promise of a new earth with no tears, death, mourning, outcry or pain. (Revelation 21:4) She was a very strong and courageous person.

Betsy was predeceased by her parents, her husband and her brother Elbert D. Hayford III.

Betsy is survived by her sister Bonnie Glazier, sister Barbara Bonenfant and her husband Dan Bonenfant, and her sister Connie Libby and her husband Jim Libby; nieces, nephews; and close friends Jane Niles and Terri Grant.

A Memorial service will be held at the Augusta Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 8 Cross Hill Rd on July 13 at 2 p.m. Burial will be next to her husband at the Central Maine Veterans Cemetery on Mt Vernon Rd in Augusta, Maine.

The family would like to thank Tia of A Better Choice Home Care and Maine Hospice Services for their compassion and care. The family would also like to thank Terri Grant and Kelly Ramsay for their 24/7 care of Betsy in her final days at home.

Cremation arrangements are by Mid Maine Cremation Services at 453-6006.