Betti Sue Collins

January 25, 1955 – March 17th, 2024

Betti Collins died unexpectedly March 17th at home at the age of 69.

She was born on January 25, 1955, to Beatrice (Bowman) and Raymond Thiboult in Niagara Falls, NY. Betti graduated from Manchester Memorial High School in 1973. She worked at Moore Business Forms in NH for 20+ years. She met the love of her life Bruce Collins in 1992. They married on December 17th, 1994, in NH. In 1996 they moved to Newport Center and built their family home with the help of neighbor Jim Warman and Jim's pastor. Where they raised their 2 sons for 3 years until Bruce passed away. After Bruce's passing Betti's stepson Shawn moved in to help with the boys. In 2022 Betti met Jeff Santaw. They shared 11 years together.

Betti worked at Bel-Aire for a period. Then she worked at RDI for 10+ years. She retired at the age of 63.

Betti enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved cat Callie.

Betti was predeceased by her husband Bruce, her son Tyler, and her parents Beatrice and Raymond.

Betti is survived by her son Bryce and his fiancée Kaitlyn, 2 grandsons Bruce and Theodore. Stepson Shawn Collins and his family. Stepdaughter Jennifer (Ginger) Collins and her family. Brother Brian (Joe) and wife Suzie their children Morgan (Brian) and family, Cody (Melissa) and family. Sister Mary and husband Marty their children Jennifer and Kristen.

Many thanks to special neighbors Jim and Michelle Warman, Tanya and Allen Matten, and everyone else who helped over the years.

Per Betti's wishes there will be no services. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.