Blanche (Bette) E. Wellman
Kingston – Bette (Schaller) Wellman of Kingston, formerly of Braintree, Hull and Quincy, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 84. She wasmarried to the love of her life, Robert H. Wellman, for 57 years who passed away in 2010.
Born in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Blanche (Porter) Schaller. Bette was the Associate Director at 1000 Southern Artery Senior Center in Quincy for 17 years and then was a self-employed travel agent for 20 years escorting groups to destinations around the world. She traveled to 6 of the 7 continents and particularly loved cruising, going on 53 cruises. Travel was her passion and she shared many exciting stories about her travel experiences. Bette served on several boards and committees throughthe years at Quincy Point Congregational Church and Old South Union Church in South Weymouth. She was an animal lover and was on the Board of Directors at the South Shore Humane Society for years. More recently, she volunteered at the Kingston Council on Aging. She skied for 45 years, loved boating, was an avid reader, and a great party/event planner. Her friends were many and of all ages. Above all, she treasured family get-togethers. She will be remembered by all who knew her as a loyal friend, full of fun and willing to try anything. Always impeccably dressed, you might even have seen her wearing an animal print from time to time. Bette is survived by her children, Louise Morrill of Leesburg, Florida and Debbie Juckett and her husband Mark of Bourne; her grandchildren, Gretchen Kelley, Jennifer Ulland, Wendy Manno, Scott Morrill, Ryan Juckett, and Steven Juckett; and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Dorothy Hatch and her husband Harold of Weymouth, and her nieces and nephews; Linda, Jack, Stephen and Christine. She was also predeceased by her son-in-law Robert Morrill, Jr. The family would like to give a special thanks to Newfield House and Cranberry Hospice in Plymouth for the compassionate care given in the last week of her life.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 6 at 2:00 PM, at the Old South Union Church, 25Columbian St., South Weymouth. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Old South Union Church Scholarship Fund, 25 Columbian St., South Weymouth, MA 02190
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