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Betty Spearrin passed from this life into her eternal life with her Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 28. Born Elizabeth Irene Chapman on July 19, 1945, in Middletown, she grew up in Higganum, where she met her future husband, Richard Spearrin. They were married on April 4, 1970, and lived in Essex for the past 50 years.

After attending Hartford Academy of Hairdressing, Betty worked as a beautician for Margo’s Beauty Center in Chester. She stopped working to raise her two children, Rebecca Spearrin Haythorn of Bolton and Ryan Spearrin of Deep River. After they went to college, she worked at the Estuary Council of Senior Citizens, first as a driver and later as transportation coordinator. She had a passion for life and demonstrated that to everyone she met. And especially for her two grandchildren, Carley and Will Spearrin of Deep River. She also had a passion for horses and participated in several horse shows.

But most of all, she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She received Him as a young woman and grew in knowledge and love for Him during her life. He was faithful to her in many aspects of her life, but most recently in letting her laugh with her family in the early afternoon of her last day and then taking her home three hours later.

There was a private family service at the River View Cemetery, in Essex, followed by a memorial service at the Middletown Bible Church. Betty did not specify any charity for donations. To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements were by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.