Winifred Schade Foretich, 97, passed away on May 24, 2022. Born in Newport News, Betty was a lifelong Peninsula resident. After graduating from St. Vincent’s High School in Newport News, Betty started work at Newport News Shipyard. She left the Shipyard after she married Edward Foretich and raised four children. Betty enjoyed gardening, traveling with her husband, Edward, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Her husband, Edward passed away in 2006. She is survived by her four children: Pat Foretich and his wife, Leslie of Baltimore, Md., Michael Foretich of Arizona, Diane Gray and her husband, Joe of Newport News, Steven Foretich and his wife Joyce of Newport News, and her grandchildren, Ryan Foretich, Katy Foretich, and Christina Gray.
The family wishes to thank the James River Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center for their support and kindness. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.
