Betty McCumber
January 19, 2011
McCUMBER, Betty – Peacefully with her whole family by her side at Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011, Betty (nee Grant) McCumber of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Elmer “Mac” McCumber. Loving and cherished mother of Ann (Craig) Helsdon and Grant (Wendy) McCumber all of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Chris, Chad, Mark, Mike, Jim and Amanda. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Betty taught French for over 30 years. She began her teaching career in Arthur then moved to London and taught at Clarke Road, Wheable and Lucas Secondary Schools. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 24th, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford Street West, where the funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Interment, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Betty are asked to consider the MS Society-London/Middlesex Chapter or the Oakridge Presbyterian Church. Online condolences available at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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(Donated to MS Society-London Middlesex Chapter)
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She was the best french teacher I had. Had fun in the french cafe players at Wheable. She was always available when needed help with homework She is going to be missed
My sincere condolences to your family, Mme. McCumber will be sadly missed. She had an amazing influence on my life way back in my Clarke Rd. days. She was a wonderful teacher. My prayers are with you.
Very sorry to hear of Mrs. McCumber's passing. She was a terrific teacher and a very kind and considerate lady.
To the McCumber Family: We were all very saddened to learn of Betty's passing. She was a great friend to our mom, Nora. Our sympathies to you all. Rob, Wendy, Brian & Mark Hughes
Dear Grant, Wendy and Family I want to pass on my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mom. Thinking of you. John, Mark, Kristen, Amanda and Jamie
Dear Grant and Ann and families, I was saddened to learn about Betty's passing. She was a wonderful outgoing caring lady and will be sadly missed. Unfortunately I did not read the "obits" in time to attend her service. May God be with you during this very sad time.
Dear Ann & Craig & family My sincere sympathy in your loss & may you treasure your memories of your grandmother & mother always. Always enjoyed her smile & 'smirk' in describing the shopping trip for the 'red suit'... Sincerely. Linda & Karen.....
Dear Grant,Ann and families, My sincere sympathy to all. Betty was a wonderful teacher and a caring, kind,loving woman. My life was enriched by knowing her. Hugs to you! Ruth
Dear Ann & Craig and family, it is so sad to see a wonderful lady as your mother leave us, but we have to rejoice in the fact that she is free of pain and suffering and in God's company now. My condolences and sympathy are with you and your family. It was always so nice to have a chat with her after church service. I will miss her.
Dear Ann & Craig and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Betty was such a wonderful person. Love, John, Joni, Alexis & Dylan
Like the unforgettable Mona Lisa smile, so was Betty McCumber's smile. She will always be remembered for her patience and skill teaching French to hordes of Clarke Road students. We did learn in spite of our short attention spans and intermittent daydreaming. Thank you Betty for being part of our personal histories and continuing to show support at our alumni gatherings. You will be missed. Adieu jusqu'a l'eternite. My deep condolences to Ann , Grant and family on your great loss. Lara Leitch
Dear Family members, Betty's life touched many lives.Mine was one of them. I recall our bridge ventures with the RTO. The results weren't always the best but Betty scored so high with her friends and associates. She will be missed. Marg, a friend.
To Grant and family, Please accept our condolences for your loss. May your mother rest in peace. Stam and Angela Kambanis
To Grant and Family, It hardly seems possible that so many years have passed by since Mme. McCumber stood at the chalkboard in my Grade 9 French Class and then to meet you, her son, when my son, Kyle was at Saunders....such is the circle of life. Sincere and heartfelt condolences at this very sad and difficult time, Nancy Blackwell and Family
Dear Ann, Please accept our condolences over the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Jeff, Bonnie and Ceilidh Veenstra
Ann and Grant: We were saddened by the news of your Mum. She was a warm and wonderful friend to all who knew her and particularly kind, generous and sensitive to all her family members. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Our sympathy to you and your extended families, much love Angela, David and Alex
To Mme. McCumber's family, Just wanted to let you know that I really appreciated her time and patience when she taught at Wheable in the early 80's. We were a tough group but she had a great sense of humour, and for those of us who wanted to learn French, she was excellent. My sincere condolences for your loss.
To the McCumber family. Mrs. McCumber was one of the most influential teachers in my high school career at Clarke Road from 1963-68. I send my utmost respect and condolences from Mexico. Wayne Campbell
To Grant and your family, My deepest condolences to you and your famuly. May she rest in peace and the family celebrate her life. Jerry Kirshner
Dear Grant, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of your mum sustain you in the days to come. Memories live on. Sincerely, Alistair McGhee
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To Ann and Grant and families. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. From the New Zealand connection. Artie, Denise, Liam and Amber McClelland
~ Artie and Denise McClelland