Betty Barnfield

Betty passed away peacefully on Wednesday 27th April, aged 102. A service of thanksgiving for the her life was held at Eastington Church on Friday 20th May.

Betty featured in ECN on the happy occasion of her 100th birthday, and had previously written for us about her memories of WWII.

She was well known and loved in the village, where she had lived since 1931. She was an active member of the community in her younger days, singing in the church choir, enjoying success in quizzes and the Eastington Produce Shows, and supporting the British Legion. She remained a member of the Womens’ Institute until her passing.