Betty M. Blakeslee, 87, passed away on Monday November 18, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Nursing Home, Norwich. She was born in Coventry, daughter of the late Arthur and Della Blakeslee, and she was also predeceased by a sister, Winnie Eaton. Betty is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Douglas Kenyon; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Beverly Blakeslee;’ three grandchildren, Brett and Reid Blakeslee, Shawna Kenyon; and nieces and nephews. Betty worked as an aide at Taylor Nursing Home in Greene and at Bida Home, Oxford. She enjoyed camping in her early years and she enjoyed picnics, garage and yard sales. A memorial service will be held 11AM Friday at Root Funeral Home 23 N. Chenango St., Greene, NY 13778. Friends of the family may call Friday from 10-11AM at Root Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at rootfh.com