Woodstock, Vermont

Bettyjane Jess Curry, 83, died peacefully Sunday evening January 22, 2023 at the Jack Byrnes Center in Lebanon, NH

Bettyjane was born June 25, 1939 in Rumford, Maine the daughter of Arthur Burton and Helen (Jordan) Jess.

She graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, ME in 1957. She worked at Dixfield Health in Dixfield, ME as a CNA for a number of years. After moving to the Upper Valley she worked in home healthcare, a teachers aide at Thetford school along with teaching an alcohol and drug prevention program throughout the northeast.

She was an avid reader until her eyesight deteriorated, going for walks in the rain and snow, spending time with family and friends, going to church and singing hymns, getting her hands dirty planting in flower beds and traveling to many places.

Bettyjane is survived by her husband of 10 years Joseph C. Curry, her daughters; Rebecca (Randy) Gallant of Mexico, ME, Margaret Lloyd of Rumford, ME and Jennifer Lloyd of Mexico, ME, Grandchildren; Rachel (John) Ryerson, Eric, Thomas (Camilla) and Callahan Pendergast, Nicole (Isak) Porter, great grandchildren; Reese, Mack, Hazel, her siblings; Marilyn (John) Theriault, and James (Marilyn) Jess. She is also survived by Joe's daughter Pamela (Tom) Poirier, grandchildren; Brandon, Ryan(Sarah) Poirier and Stephanie(Chad)Lynch, and great grandchildren; Jesiah, Levi, Jacob Lynch. Joes son Michael (Sherry) Curry and his son Sean.

In addition to her parents she was pre deceased by a son Robert Lloyd, a brother Arthur Burton, her two previous husbands; Richard Runnals and Norman Lloyd.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday May 13th at the Cabot Funeral Home, burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery with a reception to be announced.

Those wishing may make memorial donations to: Olivet Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5407, West Lebanon, NH 03784