Tribute Wall
Sunday
16
May
Visitation
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Brenan's Funeral Home
111 Paradise Row
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Monday
17
May
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 am
Monday, May 17, 2021
Holy Redeemer Parish (St. Pius X Church)
316 Somerset Street
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
(506) 653-6830
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Sally Marshall posted a condolence
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Debbie,
Sorry I'm so late sending this - no excuse. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Mom. I remember when you lived on Reid St. in Fredericton & can still picture my way around the house (sort of). Cherish your memories of her & your Dad & they'll still be in your heart. Sincerely Sally
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Mercer posted a condolence
Monday, May 17, 2021
I am very sorry to hear of Shirley passing. I have many great memories of her and Ray and their ongoing “collaborations” with Terry. Lots of fun was had. Many interesting and unique projects. Good bye my friend.
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Cathy Harding posted a condolence
Monday, May 17, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the Deb, Jen, Steve and your families. Aunt Shirley was such a beautiful, kind, and thoughtful person. She will be missed by all. Thinking of you all today. Hugs to you all. Cathy & Mike Harding.
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Norma Ross posted a condolence
Monday, May 17, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Shirley was so friendly and kind. I recall she made us strawberry shortcake at the end of one of Ray's summer classes.
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Lorena Belliveau posted a condolence
Monday, May 17, 2021
Jen & Family:
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We just read the obituary in the newspaper today, so apologize for not making it to visitation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family at this sad time. Take care xoxo
Gary Aiton & daughter Lorena Belliveau
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Ello & Doug Black posted a condolence
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Dear Deb, Steve, Jen & Families and all the Tolan & Butler Clans,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and our dear friend and country neighbour for over 65 years. We hope and pray that Shirley's dear husband, Ray and deceased relatives and friends were there to greet her when she entered eternal life. I know you all have wonderful memories and fun times and even some great times that we were blessed to share with Shirley & Ray and the whole gang.
May God Bless you all !
Love & Prayers to all,
Ello, Doug & Family
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Mary and Paschal Chisholm posted a condolence
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Dear Jennifer and all the Butler family, We wish to send you our thoughts and prayers at this time. During Covid we are trying to be very careful so cannot be with you in person. Your mother was a very special person to my family and a link to the past generation when her mother and mine were special friends and even played bridge together in their club. Your gr mother's recipes are still used in our home. I was so privileged to have shared in your mother's celebration of her Special birthday. I think it was special to your Mom and definitely to me, that you, Jennifer, and Tonya were such good friends. The Tolans were so well loved in St. Peter's parish as were the Butlers and had a great connection with my family, The Hansens. qrBT4She will be missed. Mary and Paschal Chisholm
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Betty and Carl Tompkins posted a condolence
Sunday, May 16, 2021
We are so sorry to learn of Shirley's passing. She had a warm and caring personality with everyone she met and she will be missed.
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Brian & Valerie Stone posted a condolence
Sunday, May 16, 2021
To Steve & family. So sorry to hear of your Mums passing.
We offer our sincere condolences at this time of mourning.
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Heather ( Hazen ) Skinner posted a condolence
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Deb , Jen , Steve , and families ,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing ! Visiting with Uncle Pete & Barb , I loved being around Shirley & Ray !
Hold on to your Memories and Laughter !
Always , Heather ( Hazen ) Skinner
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Bill and Lorna Reid posted a condolence
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Deb,Steve,Jenn and families,
We are profoundly saddened at the passing of your dear Mom and grandmother,Shirley,the gracious matriarch of the Butler family. Shirley never sought the limelight but her warm smile and genuine caring drew people to her.She loved her family fiercely and was cherished by each of them. We have wonderful memories going back to the early sixties when living with Ray and Shirley in F’ton.Now reunited with her beloved Ray, there is joy in heaven.Rest in peace,dear lady.
Lorna and Bill Reid
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Linda Bridges posted a condolence
Friday, May 14, 2021
Steve and Rose,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. May she rest peacefully in God's hands.
Linda Bridges
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Harold E. Wright posted a condolence
Friday, May 14, 2021
Deb, Jen and Steve: I am saddened to read this obituary -my deepest condolences to you and your family. Your memories of mom, and your dad, will help you through this time.
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Sally Cummings Rocmaura Foundation posted a condolence
Friday, May 14, 2021
From the Board of Directors of Rocmaura Nursing Home and Rocmaura Foundation, caring thoughts are with you. May the sympathy of those who share in your loss be of comfort. You mom will be missed , she was loved by so many. We know how close you were to her.
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Anne McLaughlin posted a condolence
Friday, May 14, 2021
I am so sorry Steven, Debbie, and Jen and your families for your loss. No matter your age, losing a mother is a great loss. You are so right in saying Shirley had a beautiful smile and a very warm and welcoming spirit. She will certainly be missed by all the Butler family and extended family.
Anne McLaughlin
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Abby Purdy posted a condolence
Friday, May 14, 2021
Jen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all as you work through this tough time.
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Chris and Terry Purdy posted a condolence
Friday, May 14, 2021
Jennifer and family, please accept our sincere condolences. Our hearts go out to you and your family. May your happy memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
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Alanna posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Please except my condolences at this difficult time, saddened to read of Shirley's passing. I am Honored to of known Shirely and have many a wonderful chats with her.
Trendz will miss her greatly and I will miss her beautiful heartwarming smile with her warm hello ...
Sincerely
Alanna Britt
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Donna McLean posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
To the family, I am so sorry. Shirley was the epitome of kindness and patience, and always enjoyed all of the characters Ray had over for drawing clases. She now is by Rays side again. Donna (Bogle) McLean
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Robyn & Mark Kerr posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
To the Butler family, we are so very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was such a sweet lady and lovely neighbour. Condolences to your family.
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Gregg Butler posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Steve, Deb, Jen and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences that we hope will help you through this difficult time.
My memories of Shirley was that she always asked how my family and I were doing. She always made me feel at home back in the day when you lived on Douglas Avenue. Good memories for me.
Gregg, Stacy, Kelly and Erin Butler
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Pat Lively posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Steve/Rose and Family : I am sorry to read of your Mom's passing. My deepest condolences to all of you. Keep all her lovely memories close to your hearts and she will be with you always.
My thoughts and prayers are will you during this difficult time.
Pat Lively
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Sue Fillmore posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Deb, so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing, my condolences to you and your family, Sue Fillmore
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Jennifer Legere Ingersoll posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Jen. I know how much you treasured every moment with your special Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May warm memories offer you comfort through this difficult time.
- Jennifer (Legere) Ingersoll
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Bernard & Elizabeth Cormier posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Dear Jen and Family,
We were very saddened to learn of your Mom’s passing and extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences for your loss. Shirley was such a wonderful delight to be with. We will cherish the special times we had with her over the years. Our caring love, thoughts, and prayers are with the family as you reflect on your mother’s life and her many gifts.
Most sincerely.
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Mark Thomas Wilson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Very sorry to hear of Mrs. Butler passing. Always nice to chat with Mrs. Butler whether it was during our days on Clarendon St., Douglas Ave, or here on
Alexandra St. Very Kind Lady "Rest Well"
Mark Wilson
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