Laconia-Betty Jane Wright Withington, 88, of 21 Ledges Drive, Taylor Community, died at the Franklin Regional Hospital, Franklin on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was the widow of Rev. Robert W. Withington who died in 2002.
Mrs. Withington was born November 21, 1923 in Cortland, Ohio, the daughter of Harry M. and Clemmie (Survrison) Heisley Anderson. She resided in Canadaigua, New York for many years before moving to Laconia eighteen years ago.
Mrs. Withington was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and sang as a tenor in the church’s choir. She was a professional artist.
Survivors include her children, Mark H. Wright and his wife, Linda, of Gilford, Paul H. Wright of Derry and John A. Withington and his wife, Patty, of New Jersey, Diana G. Mobley and her husband David of Medfield, Mass. , Joan K. Wing and her husband Scott, of Boca Raton, Florida, Karen W. Mancuso and her husband Peter of North Bellmore, N. Y. and Mary Martha Withington and her partner, Sue Wendelgass of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.. Betty had twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren as well as three nephews and four nieces. In addition to her late husbands Al Wright and Rev. Robert Withington and her parents, Mrs. Withington was predeceased by a brother, Harry Heisley, Jr.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00AM at St. James Episcopal Church, 876 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 876 North Main St., Laconia, NH 03246 or Community Health & Hospice, Inc. 780 N. Main St. Laconia, N.H. 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.