WESLEY ROY BETTIS, 66, a longtime resident of Montpelier passed away at Central Vermont Hospital on Sunday, August 5 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Montpelier at the Heaton Hospital on September 15, 1945, he was the oldest child of the late Roy Wesley and Lorraine C. (Lovely) Bettis Jr. In 1963 Wes married Alice DuPont-Beede of Chelsea and later on October 15, 1983 married Lorraine A. Willey of Hardwick. Wes attended school in Montpelier. He helped with the family farm as a young man and then with the family business "Bettis Used Cars" in Moretown. Wes was an active member of the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department and then became Chief of the Moretown Fire Department. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years, first for Dave Guilmette who became one of his best friends and then at B & L Tire Company. Wes and his wife Lorraine started their own business "Capital Auto Repair". After the auto repair business closed, they later opened "Checkered Flag Racin" (a racing collectable store) at the Berlin Mall & then at Sidewalk Village. Wes was a life-member of the Canadien Club of Barre. In 1996, Wes became ill and was forced to retire from full time work. Wes was an avid Dale Earnhardt Sr. race fan. He had an extensive collection of racing memorabilia. Wes enjoyed local racing since he began by being a crew chief for his brother Ron Bettis. More recently, he followed the success of his nephew, Shawn Fleury. He loved traveling to different race tracks; he enjoyed playing poker and just "getting away". Wes had a vast mechanical knowledge of automobiles and he was called on frequently for help to troubleshoot issues. He had an interesting sense of humor and those that knew him well, understood this and appreciated this about him. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Wes is survived by his wife Lorraine of almost 29 years and his children Robin Powers and her husband, Brian of Worcester; Nicole Bettis and her fiancé, Tyler Spooner of Barre; Danny Roberts and his wife, Carrie of Barre; Karen Lafreniere and her companion, Sean Hoar of East Montpelier; Johanna Ackerson and her companion, Kevin Goss of Montpelier. Wes loved his 13 grandchildren Kayden,Trey,Mackenzie, Michael, Justin, Angela, Stephanie, Christina, Steven, Brandon, Leo, Sampson, David and 6 great grandchildren Riley, Ethan, Madison, Brookelynn, Koral and Kaylie; a sister, Sandy Fleury of Middlesex, two brothers Ron Bettis of Sophia, NC and Wayne Bettis of Barre; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Andra Bettis. A very special thank you to Mary George who made Wes's last days at home more comfortable and to the 2 South staff and Hospitalist's of Central Vermont Hospital for their excellent comfort and care during his final month with them. Funeral services will be held at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, on Friday, August 10th where friends may call from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with a Memorial service immediately following at 1:15 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be given to Bayada Home Health Care, 110 Kimball Ave., Suite 250, South Burlington, VT 05403 or at www.bayada.com Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Wes's obituary.