Westfield – Bette Jean Spear-Wilson, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Bette Jean was born September 15, 1951 in Holyoke to the late George A. and Jean (Ronaldson) Fenner. She grew up in Southwick and was a graduate from Southwick-Tolland High School. Bette Jean was known for her crocheting, and for the love of her family. Bette Jean is predeceased by her late husband Robert “Willy” Wilson. She is survived by her ex-husband and best friend Raymond V. Spear of Agawam, her children James M. St. Pierre of Westfield, Jason P. St. Pierre of Glendale, AZ, Jessica A. Sayre of Westfield, Joshua F. Spear of Agawam, Anthony Ingraham of Agawam, Melissa Ingraham of Westfield, her step-son Michael R. Spear of Pittsfield, step-daughter Kimberly D. McNeice of Westfield. Bette Jean was the caring sister to Elizabeth Loverro of Worcester, John Knox of Sutton, MA and Joe Pierce of California. She leaves behind 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Saturday from 10AM – 1PM at WESTFIELD FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 4 Princeton Street, Westfield, there will be a Funeral Home Service at 1PM. Burial will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bette Jean’s memory to Baystate Hospice, 50 Maple Street, Springfield, MA 01103. Please visit www.westfieldfuneralhome.com for Bette Jean’s memorial page.
