Betty passed away surrounded by her family on February 1, 2026 at Picton Memorial Hospital in her 88th year. Betty is survived by her husband Ron Herbin, on their 70th year of marriage together, and her 4 children, Ron Herbin (Amy), Debra Hedges (Julie), Kathy Asselstine and Karen Thurlby (Tom).
She was a very proud grandparent to her 11 grandkids, Ronald Herbin (Adria), Rhonda Vercillo (Donny), Robyn Brown (Craig), Robert Herbin, Owen Herbin, Matthew Hedges (Laura), Jennifer Bonisteel (Chris), Deanna Asselstine, Ashley Young (Kodie), Kansas Stephens (Leonard), Aaron Miller (Domonique) and 13 great-grandchilden, Wren, Seth, Sydney, Molly, Scarlett, Jack, Kaylee, Olivia, Emily, Riley and Kiley, Cameron, Myles.
She will be missed by her siblings, surviving sister Dorthy Kippen (Roy) and sister-in-law Betty Smith (late Bob) and reunited with her brother and sister late Bob Smith (Betty), late Marie McConnell (Rodger).
In her final moments, Betty offered one last gift to those gathered close. Betty’s final words were, “I love you all”. A beautiful goodbye and a moment that will forever live in our hearts, reminding us that love was both how she lived and how she left this world.
A special thanks to Fr. Richard P. Whalen from St. Michaels in Belleville who gave his blessings to Betty. Also to the Picton Hospital who did a tremendous job at looking after Betty and making her stay comfortable.
Cremation is scheduled to take place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.