Elizabeth J. “Betty” Bement, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home, on Friday, November 6, 2026. She is survived by 10 children, Chuck (Sonya) Bement, Mike Bement, Bill Bement, Dave (Debbie) Bement, Mary (Fred) Barnhart, Tom (Nicole) Bement, Chris (Zsanelle) Bement, Betsy (Pete) Cowell, Kevin Bement and Jen Shedrick; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, John Meisch; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Bement in 2023; daughter-in-law, Tammy Bement in 2024; and sister-in-law, Kay Meisch in 2024.
Betty was born in Rochester, NY and was the daughter of Arthur and Rosetta (Meisenzahl) Meisch. She was a graduate of Middlesex Valley Central School, class of 1956 and attended Nazareth College. Throughout her life, Betty enjoyed traveling to Florida and camping with family in Maine and Pennsylvania. Together with her beloved husband, Chuck, they created a loving family that was the center of her life. She especially cherished time spent with family, whether gathering at home for picnics, holidays, or special celebrations. These occasions created countless treasured memories for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Above all, Betty’s family was her pride and joy, and she was the heart of theirs. The love and traditions they shared will live on for generations to come. She was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Church.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 11, at 11 am, at St. Mary’s Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Benedict Parish for St. Mary’s Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.
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