Lester Harold Betts

Lester Harold Betts, age 93, of Painted Post, passed away at his residence on Sunday April 3, 2022.

Lester was born on November 11, 1928 in Gibson and was the son of Paul T. and Orpha (Mattison) Betts.

He married June Stewart on April 3, 1948 in Painted Post, NY.

He served in the National Guard (New York) from 1945 to 1947. He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand/Dresser Rand Company in Painted Post for 45 years as an Engineer, served as a member of the Town board 12 years and Town Justice for the Town of Corning for 25 years.

Lester was a lifelong member of the Beartown Road Alliance Church serving as an elder, treasurer, trustee and on the governing board over the years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and ice fishing, wood working, and music. He got his small plane pilot's license in his 40's and his electrician license in his 50's.

He is survived by his daughters: Sherri (Jim) Krouse of New Brighton, PA and Marilyn (Andy) Kerr of Painted Post, NY; grandchildren: Tim Kerr (Carinda) of Southern Pines, NC, Bill (Heather) Kerr of Travis AFB, CA, Steven Kerr of Milford, DE, Bethany (Joseph) Rogers of Ramstein AFB, Germany, Stephanie Krouse of Painted Post, NY, Jonathan Krouse of NYC, NY; eleven great-grandchildren; three brothers: Robert Betts of East Campbell, NY, Paul (Patricia) Betts of Rock Stream, NY and Layton (Louise) Betts of Painted Post, NY; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lester was predeceased by his parents; wife, June; and great grandchildren, Julie Ann Krouse and Brandon Kerr.

Calling hours will be held at Beartown Road Alliance Church, 21 Beartown Road in Painted Post on Thursday, April 7th, from 10AM until Noon where funeral services will follow at Noon with Pastor Dave Bretch officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Painted Post.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Great Commission Fund of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, 8595 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.

Lester’s family entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.