Betty Olson

Betty Olson grew up in Lewiston, ME, and along with her sister Monique “Monica” Lowell (Bodily), performed in ice skating shows and taught ice skating. Betty and Monica were known as the “Lowell sisters” and performed in traveling skating shows all over the world. They also taught ice skating at St. Dominic’s Arena, today known as the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. After meeting her husband, Raymond Olson, Betty moved to Poughkeepsie, NY where she raised her children. Betty returned to Maine in 2013, and lives in Lewiston.

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Betty Olson Interview with Doris Bonneau

Doris Bonneau

Doris Bonneau interview with Betty Olson at the Franco-American Collection in Lewiston, Maine.

Duration: 00:20:45
Betty Olson with Lowell Family Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Photograph of Betty Olson with family members in Lewiston, Maine, from April 3, 2018.

[L to R]: David Lowell, Betty Lowell (Olson), Richard Lowell Jr.
Lowell-Olson Family Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Photograph of the Lowell and Olson families in Lewiston, Maine, from April 3, 2018.

[L to R]: Scott Lowell, Lynn Lowell Leheureur, Kathy Olson Cox, Sue Reny, Dave Lowell, Linda Olson Alfano, Christina Lowell, Ray Olson Jr., Richard Lowell Jr.
Obituary: David J. Lowell [Bookmark]

Franco-American Collection

Laminated bookmark of the obituary for David J. Lowell. David Lowell was Betty Olson's brother.
People You Know: Betty Olson — 80 & Still Skating [Article]

Kathryn Skelton

Sun Journal article written by Kathryn Skelton about Betty Olson and her figure skating career with her sister Therea Monique "Monica" Bodily. Olson and Bodily were known locally as they Lowell Sisters in their teens and toured nationally.

A link has been provided to the article on the Lewiston Sun Journal's website. The article is currently available to subscribers only, but can be accessed by:
1. Visiting the Franco-American Collection in person.
2. Using a library database to search for the article online, such as Maine News.
Madeleine F. Reny Obituary and Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Obituary for Madeleine F. Reny from the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, dated March 14, 2002.

Also included: Photograph of Madeleine F. Reny with her two sons Scott and Carl. Photograph appears to be c. 1970. Photo dimensions: 2.5" x 3.5"
Theresa Monique Bodily [Monica Lowell] Obituary

Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries

Obituary for Theresa Monique Bodily from Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries in Utah from 2012.

A link to the obituary listing on the Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries website has been provided in this record.
Madeleine F. Reny Group Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Group photograph including Madeline F. Reny from 2003.

L to R back row: Scott Lowell, Sue Reny, [unknown]

L to R front row: [unknown], Madeleine F. Reny
Obituary: Graziella V. Lowell

Lewiston Sun Journal

Photocopy of an obituary for Graziella V. Lowell [née Thibodeau Villeneuve] from 2003 from the Lewiston Sun Journal. Graziella Lowell was Betty Olson's mother.

A link to the obituary on the Lewiston Sun Joural website has been provided in this record.
Wedding Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Undated wedding photograph of David J. Lowell, Betty Olson's bother, and other unidentified persons from April 20, 2002.
Barbara, Mark, and Joe Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Photograph of three people identified as Barbara, Mark, and Joe from 1995.

Text on back of photo [L to R]:
Barbara - 31 now 54
Mark - 33 will be 56 Nov. 12
Joe - 35 now 58

Mark's son Bryce is in the background
born 10/7/1987 is now an architect[ure]
Obituary: Reginald R. Lowell

Franco-American Collection

Photocopy of obituary for Reginald R. Lowell from August 29, 1989, source unknown. Reginald Lowell was Betty Olson's father.
Betty Stacy Lowell and son David Lowell Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Photograph of Betty Stacy Lowell, wife of Richard Lowell Sr., with son David Lowell c. 1985.

Text on back of photo: "Betty & Dave"
Betty Olson with Graziella Lowell Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Photograph of Betty Olson with her mother Graziella Lowell infront of a Delta airplane c. 1980.
Memorial Obituary: Richard P. Lowell Sr. [Bookmark]

Franco-American Collection

Laminated bookmark of the obituary for Richard P. Lowell Sr. published in The Sun & Journal, Lewiston, Maine, July 20, 1977. Richard P. Lowell Sr. was Betty Olson's brother.
Betty Olson Ice Skating Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Photgraph of Betty Olson ice skating outdoors c. 1970.
Betty June Lowell Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Photograph of Betty June Lowell [Betty Olson] ice skating in 1954.

Text on back of photo: Betty June Lowell-1954
Monica Lowell [Theresa Monique Bodily] Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Photograph of Theresa Monique "Monica" Lowell Bodily ice skating c. 1950.
Theresa Monique "Monica" Lowell Bodily Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Photograph of Theresa Monique "Monica" Lowell Bodily, Betty Olson's sister, posing in her figure skating costume c. 1950.
Lowell Children Photograph

Franco-American Collection

Printed copy of a photograph of the Lowell children c. 1948 with a handwritten note on the back.

Text on back of photo:

Dear [Jeneva]
I wanted to send my picture of all of us — my first family
[L to R] Betty [Betty Olson] - Monica [Theresa Monique (Monica) Bodily] - David - Cousin Roger - Richard Lowell