Bertha A. "Betty" (Churchill) Rainville

Bertha A. "Betty" Rainville, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

Betty was born in Heath, MA on March 2, 1933 the daughter of Maxwell and Sara (Stetson) Churchill. She attended Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls.

On May 29, 1952 Betty was married to Wilbert L. "Sonny" Rainville, Jr., and together they celebrated 57 years prior to his passing on January 30, 2010.

Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed her family, taking care of her flowers and feeding the birds that frequented her feeders.

She leaves behind her son; Wilbert L. "Champ" Rainville III and his partner Sandy of Shelburne Falls, her daughter; Cheryl Johnston and her husband Chris also of Shelburne Falls, her beloved sister Judith Clark and her husband Roger of Heath, three grandchildren; Sara Terrill, Becky Johnston and Nicole Johnston, three great grandchildren; Michael Schuetze, Jonathan Schuetze and Alexis Johnston, several special nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband Sonny, Betty was predeceased by three brothers; Alton Churchill, John Churchill and Ralph Churchill.

A private graveside service will be held at Arms Cemetery.

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