Betty Girard

Betty R. Girard, 96, of Donaldson Road, Lake Clear, NY died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday October 7, 2022.

She was born in Lake Clear, July 11, 1926, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Martell) Donaldson. She grew up in Lake Clear and spent most of her life there.

Betty married Robert Girard, Sr. on March 19, 1950, and enjoyed 69 years of marriage until his passing in March 2019.

Survivors include her sons Robert Jr. and Gerald (Vikki) Girard, daughter Sandra (Michael) Slater, Sally (Barney) Reyell and Patricia Girard. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-Great Grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents and seven siblings.

Betty always had a smile on her face and everyone enjoyed her loving cheerful spirit. She worked at the Loon Lake Hotel and Lands End as a chambermaid. She also worked with her sisters and nieces cleaning camps on Upper Saranac and St. Regis Lakes.

After her camp cleaning years she was a full time mother, wife and homemaker. Betty loved to hunt and ride around looking at the beautiful Adirondacks. She greatly loved to shop in the malls and stores looking for clearance deals for everyone.

In June of 2019 she adopted a cat “Izzy” which she cherished to the end. Her cat was beside her throughout the last week of her life.

Betty, Mom will be greatly missed.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. The family will have a private services at the funeral home. No Public calling hours per family request. A private graveside service will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Lake Clear.

Donation can be made in her memory to the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department or the Tri-Lakes Humane Society. Family and friends can also share their condolences at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.