Betty Pearl Baxter Obituary

The passing of Betty Pearl Baxter (Amherst, Nova Scotia) occurred on September 8, 2026. Betty, born on April 21, 1940, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Travoy "Roy" Dryden and Blanche Dryden (King); her husband Ernest Baxter; her siblings, Patsy Dryden, Bill Dryden and Leroy Dryden; and her sisters-in-law, Elsie Richard (Gerald) and Dorothy Hutchinson (Tex).

She is survived by: her children, John (Kittee) of Truemanville, Debra of Collingwood Corner, Laura (Brian Reid) of Truemanville and Kimberley of Brookdale; her grandchildren, Amy, Stephanie, Jessica, Belinda, Christopher, Evan and Tara Lee; her stepgrandchildren, Adam, Tiffany and Robyn; and her sisters-in-law, Elsie Dryden of Bible Hill, Coral Dryden of Ontario and Barbara Baxter of Great Village, NS. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, September 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Truemanville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Truemanville Cemetery or to the Canadian Red Cross.