O’Connell, Elizabeth “Betty” Anne

(Betty in her favorite restaurant (Bellisimo) on the Esplanade in downtown Toronto)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” Anne O’Connell. Betty passed away peacefully in Toronto (Mount Sinai hospital) on Thursday January 2, 2025 at the age of 80.

Born and raised in Limerick, Ireland to parents Thomas O’Connell and Hannie (ne: Hanora) Nash of Killinahan, Patrickswell, Co Limerick, Ireland, Betty immigrated to Canada in 1974, and has been a resident ever since.

Dear Loving cousin of Kathleen Leddin former mayor of Limerick, Ireland, and sister of Bridie, predeceased by sister Peggy, and brother Patrick, cousin Brigadier Pat Nash, Marion Cooney, Norah Fitzgibbon, and Maureen O’Connell. Beloved long term best friend of Sarah White of Toronto, Betty will be fondly remembered by her many loving and loyal Toronto friends, notably Veronica, Kitty, Louise Grande, Jennifer, Sharri, Claire, Marion, Mandy, Rosannah, and her care givers Louise Clyne, and “The” Catherine.

Betty was known to be a successful self-directed independent business owner, and was always warm, and welcoming in her home. She was widely travelled in Latin American and Europe. She will be remembered for her “can do” attitude. She took pride in her personal appearance, and inspired others to do the same. As a qualified cosmetologist she provided decades of beauty consultation in various cosmetic companies. Betty touched many lives and will be missed dearly by everyone that knew her, and there were many both in the Toronto Irish community, and in her work community.

A celebration of life will be held in April / May 2025 at a venue to be announced.

Betty will be laid to rest in Limerick, Ireland, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada at a later time.