Beatrice Jane Repko (Martin) formerly of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away December 20, 2020 at her home in Scottsdale, AZ, shortly after her 97th birthday. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. She lived at Valencia Home in Scottsdale, a retirement residence for women.
Beatrice Jane Repko
Bette was born in New Haven, Connecticut, December 15, 1923 at Grace – New Haven Hospital, the youngest child of Gilbert and Isabel (Yates) Martin. While living in Woodbridge, CT, she married John E. Repko, Jr. (Chappaqua, NY) on September 6, 1946. They had 3 children, William Clarke, Carol Anne and Susan Mary. She is survived by William and Susan and Susan S. (Sillcox) Repko, her beloved daughter in law.
She survived her siblings, Edith, Isabel, John, Margaret and Richard. Her husband died in 1978 after living in Port Washington and Bedford Village, NY. Bette worked for AAA until retiring and then lived with her son William and daughter in law Susie and helped raise her 6 grandchildren, John E. Repko, III, Meaghan A., Andrew S. (Boomer), Parker Y, Thomas S and Nathaniel R. (Duke). She was loved by her great grandchildren John E. Repko, IV and Wyatt S. Repko. She is also survived by loving nephews, nieces and cousins. All her survivors were inspired by her grand humor, smiling disposition and her elegance.