Elizabeth "Betty"  C. (Crocker) McMullan, Grand Dame of the "Norwell Pool", passed away December 18, 2016 at her home in Norwell, MA. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard K. McMullan, to whom she was married for 60 years, her brothers, George (Glover) Crocker and wife Joan, and Davenport Crocker. Her daughters Julia M. Rush and partner John Lane, Helen M. Learn and husband Eugene, Katherine M. Turner and husband Peter. Her son Richard (Tigre) K. McMullan, Jr. and wife Olga Jakim. Her grandchildren Rebecca Minelga, husband Eric and son Oliver, Ian D. Rush, Jason A. and Gareth K. Henderson, Elizabeth K. and Adam W. Turner, Natalie Staron, husband Rick and son Roger, Nathan Learn, wife Angie and sons Jacob and Aiden, Devin Learn, wife Stephanie and daughter Olivia, and her loyal pup, Chris.

She was famous for teaching swimming at the Swogjan Swim Club on the South Shore for the past 50 years. She taught everyone from babies to adults to the differently-abled, from racing to synchronized swimming. It was her life-long passion. Along with swimming she enjoyed the Girl Scouts of Norwell, canoeing and camping with the Wampanoag Paddlers. She loved her family, friends, traveling the world and collecting dragons. She was also a member of the Mayflower Society and the Vincent Club.

As per her wish, there will be no services. Her remains will be cremated to become part of a coral reef. The family will be planning a memorial pool party in the future. In lieu of flowers please make a gift in her name to the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park.