Betty J. Cabana, 80, of Derby, Vermont passed away on May 7, 2021 in Newport, Vermont.  She was born on November 13, 1940 in Altoona, PA, to Jack and Jennie Ina (Drexler) Witt.  On July 1,1961 she married Bertrand Cabana who survives her.

Betty was a loving wife, mother and was devoted to her family. Among her many hobbies, Betty enjoyed crocheting, cooking, was an avid reader (especially mystery novels), indoor gardening, and enjoyed the scenery living in the northeast kingdom. She was a loving and super individual bringing love and care to others, and had a great smile.  She also loved birds, especially cardinals and the ocean. Betty loved and helped everyone she could in life and had a beautiful, compassionate and sensitive spirit.

She is survived by her husband Bertrand E. Cabana of Derby, Vermont, by her children: Bertrand C. Cabana of Derby, Vermont, Melody Rastelli and her husband Joseph of West Warwick, RI, Paul Cabana and his wife Cynthia of Dighton, Mass, Neil Cabana and his wife Maria Sorozabel of Santa Monica, California.  She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  She is survived by her siblings: Ralph Witt and his wife Jacinta, and Jack Witt and his wife Carol of Texas, Jennie Cartier and her husband Al, Nancy Torres and her husband Terry, Thelma Sousa and her husband Joseph, Mae Watkins and her husband John and by her friend Frederick Hoyle.

She was predeceased by her parents, and by her brothers Joe and Carl Witt.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com .  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch.com .  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.