COLUMBUS
Betty Pinsonneault was truly one of a kind. She could light up a room like a rare jewel that shined so bright, you felt lucky just to be near her. Betty fiercely loved her family and friends without hesitation. To know her was to know true style and undeniable good taste. She was a prolific floral and interior designer who brought her talents and keen eye to every project. Blessed with a green thumb, Betty loved spending time in her garden and she was known for creating beautiful, enchanting landscapes. She loved to exchange good stories over a glass of wine or an Old Fashioned, often reminiscing about her grand adventures and her pursuit of a life well-lived.
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Pinsonneault passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. She was 87 years old. Betty now enjoys eternal life with her savior. Her loving family gathers in warmth and peace, knowing that she is no longer in pain and she is now reunited with loved ones gone before her, including her husband, Luke, and grandson, Mackenzie DeClue, who was taken too soon by cancer.
Betty was born on October 3, 1936, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Leo and Susan (Blanchette) Parent. She spent most of her girlhood with her two brothers in nearby Belle River, Ontario. Betty married Luke E. Pinsonneault in 1954 in Belle River. The couple became naturalized United States citizens in 1968, first immigrating to Vermont, then upstate New York, and eventually settling in Columbus, Indiana, where they raised their three children. Betty worked as a floral designer at the Flower Pot in Columbus. She then opened a bed-and-bath boutique, The French Accent, formerly in Eastbrook Plaza. Betty also co-managed the well-known Weinantz Food and Spirits on the west side of Columbus. Luke and Betty also lived in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where she was a successful interior design consultant. In retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling and entertaining family and friends. Betty moved back to Columbus in 2010 where she enjoyed watching her great-grandchildren grow.
Betty is survived by her children, Elaine (Kim) DeClue, Dan (Karen) Pinsonneault, Cathy (Gerry) Schooler, brothers Bob (Donna) Parent and Fr. Mike Parent, grandchildren Kelly (Trevor) Glick, Isaac (Kelsey) DeClue, Meghan Pinsonneault (Mike Zwiesler), Lukas Schooler (Jonathan Pike), Morgan Pinsonneault, Courtney (Kyle) Gatesy, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke, and grandson Mackenzie DeClue.
Betty chose burial by inurnment. A full Catholic funeral Mass, co-officiated by Fr. Chris Wadelton and Fr. Mike Parent, will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church in Columbus, Indiana. There will be an opportunity to pray the Rosary, pay respects, and visit family from 9 a.m. until service time. In addition to this, a live stream of the service will also be available on www.saintbartholomew.org.
Memorial donations can be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
