Livonia: November 14, 2013 at age 89 years. Predeceased by grandson, Todd West & sisters, Honor O’Brien, Rita Kelley, Lois Johnson & Mary Pat Schwartz. Betty is survived by husband, Francis (Frank) West; children, Brian (Sandi) West of Websters Crossing, Michael (Susan) West of West Grove, PA, Daniel (Karen) West of Albany, Frank (Wendy) West of Rochester, Barbara West Jones of Livonia,Colleen (Mausul “Earl”) Hay of Livonia. 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. Sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces & nephews. Many dear friends. Granddog, Maggie.
Betty was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and a true friend to many. She loved all things Irish and took great pride in her Irish heritage.
She was a member of St. Matthew Church and past member of St. Michael and St. Joseph Church. Betty was a member of the Church Choir and played the organ. She loved to play bridge, do crossword puzzles, go to the movies, play the piano and several of other instruments. She gave piano lessons to many family members and children in the neighborhood and would never accept payment. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, sewing and painting. Betty was the happiest when surrounded by her loving family and her beloved “grand-doggie” Maggie.
She was described by many as “The sweetest lady I have ever met.”
Friends may call Sunday 2 – 5 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Funeral Mass, Monday, 10:30 AM at St. Matthew Church, Route 20A, Livonia. Burial, St. Michael’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Betty West Memorial Music Fund at Livonia Central School, c/o John Haugh at Five Star Bank, PO Box 579, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure it’s like a morning spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter,
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
There’s a tear in your eye,
And I’m wondering why,
For it never should be there at all.
With such power in your smile,
Sure a stone you’d beguile,
So there’s never a teardrop should fall.
When your sweet lilting laughter’s
Like some fairy song,
And your eyes twinkle bright as can be,
You should laugh all the while
And all other times smile,
And now smile a smile for me.
Chorus:
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure it’s like a morning spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter,
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the entire West Family.
So sorry to hear of your loss…Although I did not know Betty well she always had a sweet smile and a word or two to share when I saw her. She could always make someone feel she cared about them. She will be missed. Let the memories wrap their arms around your family.
Sorry to hear the sad news about Aunt Betty! May God bless you and comfort you all!
Our sincere condolences to the West family. It was a great pleasure to know her and her family.
From the Bennett families
We send our deepest sympathy and love from Florida. We are thinking of all of you at this sad time
My condolences to the West family…
I loved Betty, many good times over the years since we combined families!
My love tou , jackie
Our deepest sympathies to the West family. What a lovely lady, such a mom and grandmom to be proud of. Beth & Dave Peck, Amanda & Sarah
to the west famliy sorry to hear about betty she was a wounderful lady our paryers and thoughts aer with all of you at a time like this diedre embling williams
So sorry for loss. May the memories of your loved one bring you peace and comfort in the days to come. Sending you all much love and many prayers.
Nancy Niles
Pearson
Barb,such a sad time when someone looses a parent. will be thinking of you during this time. a friend always, Linda Sargeant
Our condolences to the West family! Betty truly was a beautiful woman inside and out! Her sweet disposition and fun-loving spirit always brought a smile to my face! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We love you! The Pruniers