Mary Elizabeth (Bette) Farrell

March 11, 1952 to October 21, 2024

Obituary

For those unable to attend the service for the Late Mary Farrell you may view via this link:Ā https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTczMDM5ODM3MzMzNDk4NiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Passed peacefully away after a brief illness at the age of 72.Ā  Bette was predeceased by her parents, Reginald and Mary Farrell, her brother, Walter Farrell and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gordon and Mary Butler.

Leaving to mourn with many cherished memories are her husband, Eric Butler and her two step-children, Erica (Mark) Klassen and Tammy Butler; her step grand children Marky (Taylor) and Zachary.Ā  Her sisters and brothers, Corsina, Dan (Susan), Christina (Calvin Hodder), Lucy (Owen Cox) and Roland (Mary), special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William & Marjorie Butler as well as a large circle of nephews, nieces, cousins and many dear friends.

A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at HSC and the Leonard Miller Palliative Care Centre for their care during Betteā€™s illness.

Cremation has taken place.

Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, November 4th.

Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Beaumont Hamel Way, Mt. Pearl.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betteā€™s memory to a charity of oneā€™s choice.

 

ā€œWherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memoriesā€.

Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Ronald Reagan

Schedule

Visitations

2-4 p.m. on November 4, 2024

Carnellā€™s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
View on Map


funeral

10:00am, Tuesday November 5th

The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
View on Map

Interment to follow in Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Beaumont Hamel Way, Mt Pearl.


Condolences

Leave a Condolence

Your email address will not be published.


This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Eric and family. Just heard of your wifeā€™s passing. So very sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences. Blessings to you all.

Dear Eric and family.
We send our most sincere condolences to you at this very difficult time. Take care. Sending hugs. Dianne (Rolfe) Devin and family

Eric,
We were so very sorry to hear of Bette’s passing. She was always such a beautiful spirit and a joy to be around. We are thinking of you and sending you peace and support for the days ahead.

Eric and family, I am shocked and saddened to learn of Bette’s passing. I don’t have to tell you what a wonderful woman she was. She always had such a twinkle in her eye. I so enjoyed the time spent with her at conferences and your parties. She will truly be missed.

Eric and family, I am shocked and saddened to learn of Bette’s passing. I don’t have to tell you what a wonderful woman she was. She always had such a twinkle in her eye. I so enjoyed the time spent with her at conferences and your parties. She will truly be missed.

Farrell and Klassen Families
The devastating news of Bette’s [I always called Elisabeth] passing left me overcome with great sadness. We were friends for 47 years and it was always a joy when we had our chats over the years. I will miss her greatly. I wish I could be there on the 5th, but I will be watching the livestream.
My deepest sympathies to all.

Eric and Family
Our sincere condolences and prayers on the tragic loss of Bette. God Bless You and May You find comfort in Wonderful Memories of this Special Angel!
Daphne and Harold

Deepest condolences to all the family and friends from Greg and Mary Croft

Eric and. Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept oour sincerest condolences. May she rest peacefully.

God Bless,

Vaughan Underhay & Olga Hitchen

Eric & Family,

Thinking of you during this sad time, sending my sincere condolences.

Eric and family, I was so saddened to hear of Betty’s passing. We always called her Betty at work! She was my co-worker for over 30 years. A true dedicated professional who always strived for perfection at work and was always mentoring her staff in how to treat our clients. She considered our clients as if they were our own moms and dad’s! Outside work She was always jovial and having fun. I know she loved her time at the old and new “shack”! We stopped by on occasion on the way to our golf outings and were always welcomed with a drink…or 2! Thanks for the firewood too Eric. RIP my dear friend Betty. You will be missed.

Eric and family,
We are so saddened to hear of our dear friend Bette’s passing. She was such a warm person, always wearing a smile.
Your visits “next door” at Hodgewater, span the years of my parents as well. They value your friendship to this day and have appreciated your , and Bette’s, visits. Their thoughts are also with you at this difficult time.
We have many wonderful memories of Bette, and a few shrubs that are now that much more special. We will think of her often.

Elizabeth and Jeff Churchill

Eric
Both Herb and I are so saddened to read about Bette’s
passing .
This picture of her sweet smiling face is beautiful , we don’t remember seeing her any other way , may all the love and goodness that was shared by you and Bette help ease the hurt you are feeling .
Sheila and Herb

Eric and Family
We are so sad to hear of Bette’s passing. She was a wonderful warm person who was always very welcoming when we visited at the cabin on Hodgewater Pond. I enjoyed talking with her and Eric about what was happening on the point, the weather and various summer activities. She will be missed by all of us. My condolences to Eric and the family from Millicent, Judith and myself.

So sorry to hear this news Eric. Deepest condolences to you and the family.

My sincere condolences to the family. So sad to hear of Bette’s passing. I worked with her at Service Canada and we had many discussions over some tough files. I truly enjoyed working with her and have some very fond memories of those times! Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

I am so sorry to read of Bette’s passing. She was indeed a beautiful lady with a big smile. My condolences to you Eric and her family.. I know how you must feel.. Life sure is tough sometimes.. Thinking of you at this difficult time..
Rose Ann Evans

Dear Eric, I am so sorry for the reading the loss of your wife”s passing. We are never ready for such sadness Eric. I am thinking of you and your family at this time.
Our Sincere Sympathy,

Patricia and Otto Pike

Dear Eric and the Farrell and Butler families,

Ray and I are saddened to learn of Betteā€™s passing. We have many fond memories of both Bette and Eric, both in our professional and personal lives. Bette was a valued colleague and a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Linda and Ray

My deepest sympathies to Eric and the families.Bette was such a kind ,friendly woman. Cherish your memories.

Dear Eric and family:
Betteā€™s sense of humor, generosity, and positive attitude was a blessing to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. While we miss her earthly presence, we are comforted by the wonderful memories weā€™ve made over our many years of friendship. Sending our sincere condolences to you, Eric, and to Betteā€™s family and friends. Rest in peace Bette.

Eric so sorry for your loss my condolences to the family treasure your memories šŸ™

Eric and family. I would like to extent my deepest condolences to you and your family following the sudden passing of Bette. She was a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed but never forgotten. May she rest in peace

Eric we were so sorry to hear about Betteā€™s passing,our sincere condolences to you and all the family,know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Joyce Rixon and Ross Rixon

Dear Eric and family,
We were so saddened and shocked of Betteā€™s sudden illness and passing. She was so kind and full of life. We will miss our country neighbour and her beautiful singing voice. May she rest in peace on the Blue Bayou
Our sincere sympathy.
Ken & Joy

Our sincere deepest condolences to Eric and family during this sad time. While I did not know Bette really well, anytime we were in her company she was a kind, beautiful and gracious lady. Being a Hodgewater pond resident I would drop by the ā€œShackā€ every now and then where I was alway greeted with a smile and a warm welcome, of course I had to have a drink with her and Eric. As a foot note, Her fish cakes were the best Iā€™ve ever eaten (Eric always bragged about them). Rest in peace Bette, you will be missed by all!

Eric I was so sad to hear about Bette’s passing. Lew and I wish to express our deepest condolences to you and your family..

Sincere condolences on Bettes passing. – she was such a Joyfull friend to be around – I sure regret not having spent more time with her!

Derek Payne

Darling Eric my heart is heavy with sadness, there is never enough or the right words at a time like this. Know that I’m with you all in spirit . Love you Lynn & Harold & family

Betty…your kind and considerate soul will be missed by your family, friends and former work colleagues and all fortunate enough to know you.

What a shock to hear of the sudden and premature death of our dear friend Bette..
My wife and I first met Bette when we joined that land washed lair community of HodgeWater Point, a congregate largely of descendants of outport communities, who have retained both the community spirit and hospitality of their parentage.
It was a wondrous 10 years .
More often the not , it was Bette and Erics Place where, if all else failed, you always find a happy Hour on the go, often ending up as a soiree of food , great conversation and dancing .
Bette , always a gracious host, can best be described as the essence of distilled sweetness . Unpretentious but vivacious in her own way, you could not but love the full suite of humanity that was Bette .
Strongly bonded with Eric ,, a consummate host as well , those were halcyon years when all of that equally hospitable community gathered with Eric and Bette for yet another soiree of fun and gregarity.
Sadly ,A good heart has stopped beating, but a heart that has touched many lives can’t help but live on in those it loved ..
With sincere condolences to Eric and th Butler and Farrell Families
May your happy memories bring you peace and comfort

George and Gloria Winters

Dear Eric and Family,
We are so saddened that our beautiful friend and country neighbour has passed. Bette was such a loving person with a big heart. We will miss her very much and will always remember her soulful singing and happy dancing on Hodgewater Pond. Our hearts are with you today and always.

Corsina,Dan,Christina,Lucy,Roland and your extended family membersThere are no words to express how shocked and saddened I was to hear that Bette had passed away.As you all know Bette and I were friends as children/teenagers and in to early adulthood. Even though we have not seen each other in almost 50 years the cherished memories come flooding back and I still remember her as a good friend. I send my sincere condolences, love and hugs to all of you at this most difficult time..You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your sister.

My condolences to Eric ,his family members,extended family and loved ones.

We are so very sorry for your loss.

Eric, we were saddened and shocked to hear of Bette’s passing. For us, she will always be remembered for her warm hospitality at your many Christmas gatherings. Thinking of you at this very sad time.

Bette has been called to her heavenly reward she has not left us with sorrow but with a smile of peacefulness. Margaret & I regret our not getting the chance to meet this lovely lady.. Eric Margaret & i have been a very long friend to you and can only express our condolences to you at this epic time of loss in your life. Love to you our dear friend..
Margaret & Darrell Vallis

Eric & family:
Sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved Bette. Our friendship spans fifty years back to the “swinging singles” and the camaraderie shared with many friends. Every year during the Christmas season a “bunny parcel” (when available) would be dropped off for Keith and it was most appreciated and never forgotten for her kindness.
May she always have eternal peace.
Keith & Anne Peddle

Eric, I am very sorry to learn of Bette’s passing. I send my sincere condolences to you and your family and I am keeping you in my prayers. God bkess

Eric and family, Words cannot convey how much Bette will be missedā€”her beautiful smile, sense of humour, and giving nature were always with her. Sincere condolences to you, Erica, Tammy as well as Bill and Marge and families. We will treasure our memories together and she will be walking with me in spirit.

Dear Eric & family, sending condolences during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Theresa & Dave

Eric we are so saddened to hear of Bette’s passing.She was a beautiful person who always had a welcoming smile. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Eric, family and friends very sorry to hear of your loss. . Deepest condolences
Mike Wilson

Eric and family
Deepest condolences on the passing of the love of your life Bette. She was always so friendly to me and my family each and every time we would see her. Remember the happy times to ease the sorrow in your heart today. I will cherish remembering her warm smile.
Susan and Stephen Pike

To Eric and family.
Sending you my sympathy Eric on the passing of your wife. May your loving memories help you through this time of sorry. Grief is the price we pay for love.
Sincerely, Phyllis Beckett

Condolences to all family and friends of Bette; ERIC so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife;”WE haven’t bumped into you lately”Maybe its because I’ve retired;-our thoughts and prayers; God bless-Jim(Ex RCAF. RET’D;WIFE NELIA Campbell-ST. John’s NFLD.

Eric – Mom (Mrs B) and I were deeply saddened to hear of Bette’s passing. May she Rest In Peace. Our condolences to you and all of Bette’s family and close friends. I will miss her humour and banter.

Eric, we were so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Stay strong old buddy. You will always be our Santa Claus.

Eric- Pete and I are so sad to hear of Bettesā€™s passing.. We have been thinking of you alot over the last while, and hope you realize how much we thought of her. May she rest in peace . Our sincere condolences to you and all of her family and close friends
Brenda Galway and Peter Noel

Eric, I was so sorry to read of the loss of your dear wife. Bette. My very deepest condolences.

Eric and Family,
So sorry to read that your dear wife Bette has passed away. Erica and family have many wonderful memories of spending time with you both.. My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. May Bette Rest In Peace and rise in glory šŸ™

Eric, We are sorry to hear that Bette has passed away.

Eric,
It’s difficult to put into words how saddened we are at the loss of our dear friend, Bette. Our years of knowing you both have spanned decades, and all those times spent together, especially at Hodgewater Pond, we will hold in our hearts forever. Bette was a wonderful, kind, and talented person. Sincere condolences to you, Eric as well as to Erica and Tammy, brother- in-law Bill and wife Marjorie and all of Bette’s friends and family with whom we share our grief at this time.
Sincerely Bob and Judy (Gard) Puddester

Shocked and saddened to hear of Betteā€™s passing. I worked with her at Service Canada many years ago. She was a lovely lady. Sincere heartfelt condolences to Eric and family. RIP Bette ā¤ļøšŸ™

Eric
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
We worked at I SP when it was just that.
Bette was acting manager at the Walk-in Centre.
(She ran a tight ship).. always helpful and understanding.

Allan

My sincere condolences to the the family. So sad to hear. I worked under Bette for Service Canada. She trained me for a position with Old Age Security. I met Eric when he was Santa Clause for our office. I won two of his pictures at a Christmas Party which I still have today. Great memories!!

Eric, I am so sadden to hear of Betteā€™s passing. We had many a good time, laugh and drink at the Shack on our ā€œGolfā€ weekends. She was such a lovely person to work with and befriend.