On November 8, 2024, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Laurence, loved mother and mother-in-law of Keryn, Susan and Andrew, precious Grandma of Emily and Andrew, Sophie and George and great-grandmother of Caleb, and Hamish. Loved sister of Ann and the late John. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Betty McDermott, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has taken place. Betty and Laurie will be interred together at a small private gathering for close friends and family.