Elizabeth Marie Cole-Munroe
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Cole-Munroe. Betty passed and joined her sweetheart in heaven, Basil on Feb 20, 2026 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit with her family by her side.
She was a daughter of the late Viola (Snyder) and Osborne George. Born in St Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish on February 7, 1945, she was raised in Queensport having lived the last 40+ years in Charlos Cove.
Betty loved music, including a Kitchen Party with Basil, Rodney, Lorraine, Gloria and Harold and numerous other folks over the years. She enjoyed local talent at variety concerts and taking in local dances; she also enjoyed her extensive CD collection. Betty looked forward to shopping and hunting for a deal. She took pride in her and Basil’s home, and their yard with its many flowerbeds; making sure there was plenty of wood for the cold winter nights. Betty loved animals and nature; she kept the birds fed or just getting out sightseeing on a local drive.
She and Basil were able to remain at home for their final years due to the kindness of friends and neighbours. Special people include Dave, Maria, Penny, Valerie and Ron, her extended family. Betty was very proud that she was able to live independently in her home, until she left the last time to take on a complicated surgery.
Betty is survived by sons, James (Colleen), Rodney (Lorraine); grandchildren and families of Devon, Dillon, Natalie and Derek; siblings, Joan George, Gloria Greene, Patsy Langille, John Snyder; stepchildren, Wanda Lee and George and grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and their families; a very special God Daughter, Donna Archibald Malloy.
Betty was predeceased by her husband, Basil Wallace Munroe.
A Celebration of Betty's Life will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026 in the Communities Along the Bay Multipurpose Centre, Larry's River with Lewis MacIntosh officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit.
Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545 Highway 316, Country Harbour. On-line condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com