Founder of Betty’s Pies Passes Away

Betty's Pies Founder Passes Away

An iconic Northland woman has passed away.

Ninety year old Betty Lessard passed away Thursday night at a Northland nursing home.

Betty founded Betty’s Pies near Two Harbors in 1950 and retired in 1984.

She had been in a nursing home for the past six months.

Those who took over her restaurant say she was a great lady and her weekly visits will be missed.

They also plan on honoring her in the coming months.