DARTMOUTH — With deepest sorrows we announce the passing of Betty Travers , 91, of Dartmouth. She passed away on November 2, at Cove’s Edge Nursing Home in Damariscotta, Maine.
She was the wife of the late Chester Travers and is the mother of the late Alan Travers of Camden Maine, Joey Travers of Gaylord Michigan and David Travers of New Bedford, former daughter in-law Deb Gautesen of Union. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren Nathan Travers and his wife Sarah, Dylan Travers , Jessica Farnsworth and her husband Eric, Derek Deines and his wife Bianca, Kaleb Travers, Jamie, Joe Jr., Joeseph, Trish, David; as well as many great grandchildren.
She was a resident of New Bedford and Dartmouth for much of her life. She graduated high school in 1945 in New Bedford. She worked as a teacher’s aid for 15 years and at Universal Industries for over 20 years. Betty was an avid golfer who won many tournaments at the New Bedford Country Club in the late 1950s and 1960s. Betty enjoyed all things outside including fishing and camping and sports. She was a summer counsel for the New Bedford Boys Club where her husband worked. Betty will surely be missed by all family and friends.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m., in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford. Everyone is asked to meet at the main gate on Dartmouth St. Arrangements by the Wilson Chapel, New Bedford, Ma.