Betty Jane Harris died peacefully in her sleep on October 4 ^th at the Terrace in Woodstock, Vt. She was born in Cavendish, Vermont and was the daughter of Raymond and Doris Frechette of Bridgewater. She was the oldest of seven children. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband William (Bill) Harris, a brother David Frechette and two sisters, Joan Rochford and Kay West Rose.

She graduated from Sheldon Beauty Academy in Burlington Vermont. After graduating she went to work for Jerry's Salon in Woodstock and then went to work for Hilde's in Hanover where she retired.

Betty liked skiing, dancing, knitting, sewing and music. She and her husband spent the winters in Florida for many years where the liked to travel.

She was an active member of the American Legion, VFW Woman's Auxiliary and the Emblem Club. She was president of the Emblem Club for several years and held various officer positions in the other organizations.

She is survived by her three children, Elisabeth Hill of Bridgewater, Vt, Ronald Harris of Sarasota, Fl. and Claudia Townsend of Richardson, TX. Her brother Charles Frechette of White River Vt, Barbara Leonard of Woodstock, Vt and Sharon Carlotto of Morristown NJ. Betty has six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Foundation for the Blind. A private funeral service will be held at Riverside Cemetery.

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