Saratoga Springs, NY - Betty B. MacMonagle, 90, formerly of Schuyler Drive, died Friday, December 9, 2011, at the Home of the Good Shepherdin Malta.
Born October 19, 1921, in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (French) Brunner and resided in Saratoga Springs since 1962. In her youth, she was an avid horsewoman who rode five-gaited show horses. A graduate of Weylister College in Milford, Conn., she also attended Stephens College in Missouri. A secretary for 15 years with the New York Racing Association retiring in 1977, she also served as a secretary at St. Clement's School for 10 years and was a member of St. Clement's Church.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Col. (USAF Ret.) William D. MacMonagle, who died August 13, 1973, and son, Michael F. MacMonagle, who died August 8, 2011.
Survivors include her children, Peter, Patrick (Gerri) MacMonagle and Molly (Larry) Rentak; daughter-in-law, Hope Baca MacMonagle; and grandchildren, Gabriel, Toni, Laura, William and Amanda; great-grandchildren, Ricky, Gavin, Abby, Riley, Leni, Lorenzo and Mikey; brother, George Brunner; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Memorials may be made in Betty’s name to any charity that benefits animals.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, (518) 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
