Helen Isabella Louise Butt
June 4, 1931 to December 14, 2020
Obituary
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Passed peacefully away on December 14, 2020 at the age of 89 years, Helen Isabella Louise Butt.
Helen was born on June 4, 1931 to Bertram and Nellie Taylor. She graduated from the General Hospital School of Nursing in 1952, and with Douglas, operated Parkdale Pharmacy for over 50 years. Together they enjoyed international travel, and summers at their Country Place in Upper Gullies.
Predeceased by parents Bertram R. and Nellie Taylor.
Leaving to mourn husband H. Douglas Butt; son David (Patricia Kavanagh), Creston, BC; daughter Margaret (Joe Earles), St. John’s, NL; son Jonathan (Joanna Copeland), Cranbrook, BC; granddaughter Charlotte, Cranbrook, BC; brother Robert (Sylvia), Mt. Pearl, NL; and Samantha Ward. Also leaving to mourn are nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends including the Bridge Girls and friends at the Kirk.
Helen lived her last year at Tiffany Village with many friends new and old; staff became family, and we always felt Mom was well cared for in every way. Thanks also to Dr. Andrew Hutton and Dr. Amanda Coleman.
A private visitation and funeral service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Health Care Foundation https://healthcarefoundation.ca/ or to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, St. John’s.
Dear Margaret and family,
Our sympathy to you on the death of your Mother.
We had many chats with her over the years. She and Doug were truly innovative and creative when it came to running a business. They were always forward thinkers, building together a very successful Pharmacy meeting the needs of all of us in the neighbourhood for 50 years.
Sorry for your loss.
Bob & Libby Quigley
Dear Margaret and Joe,
We are so sorry to learn of the death of your dear mother. Anytime is a hard time to lose someone you love but Christmas time is particularly difficult. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your mom rest in peace.
Love,
John and Beth Anne
To Helen’s family,
I am so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was a lovely lady. I met her through the bridge club and enjoyed our many games together.. My sincere condolences.
Agatha McDonald
To The Butt Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Helen’s passing.
I am so sorry I missed the service.
I remember attending so many great Birthday Parties that she had for Margaret. Aunt Helen always made us feel so welcome.
The friendship she had with Mom was very special.
Aunt Helen will be missed by us all.
Shirley Thistle
Doug, Margaret & Families
So sorry to hear the news of Helen’s passing, both Elizabeth and I send our sincere condolences to you all. The friendship between our families go back a long time, and although everyone gets on with their own lives, the connection remains. I had a lot of respect for Helen always enjoyed chatting with her. As owners of family businesses , we often shared stories of common interest. and would occasionally bounce ideas off one another. To me, Hellen was a true lady who was very supportive of family and friends.
Robert & Elizabeth Belbin
Doug and Family,
So sorry and saddened to learn of Helen’s passing. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you the on your loss.
Dorothy and Bob MacLeod
Bev and I send our condolences to you, Margaret.
Bev knew your mother through her family, mostly on her grandmother’s side.
However I knew your mother as a wonderful customer over many years.
When I first opened my gallery in the old Hotel Newfoundland, and shortly after when we moved into the “new” hotel (the “new” hotel is almost 40 years old!) she was a regular visitor who purchased pictures for her staff and customers. She always brought a smile and stories to Carol, the manager of my gallery. Carol would call me later and tell me that Mrs. Butt was just there for an hour or two.. She bought a picture and and they had wonderful talk. Your mother made her day! She was a very engaging, a pleasure to deal with, and a marvelous repeat customer. over a long time.
She was a very classy lady.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending sincere condolences from all of us at this very sad time
Mr. Butt, Margaret and family,
Sincere sympathy on the passing of Mrs. Butt, I’m certain she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends..
Parkdale Pharmacy, and the family business that it represented was a proud example to our profession, and a style of practice and proprietorship that is sadly not as common as is used to be in former years.
You are not alone in treasuring Helen’s memory.
Dear Doug and family. We were so sorry to learn of Helen’s passing. Please our accept our sincere condolences.
Bob and family ; Sorry to hear of your sisters passing kindly accept our sincerest sympathy,. God bless. Neville/Eileen..
As one of the Bridge Girls, I can say that many happy Monday mornings were spent playing bridge at your Mother’s home. She was a wonderful hostess. I only came to know your Mother through bridge. She was an excellent player. You could never pull a fast one on Helen because she knew every play. There will be a space at our table that can never be filled.
On behalf of the General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, I want to express our sincere sympathy to Margaret and the Butt Family on the recent passing of Mrs Butt. When we resume our annual Alumni dinners, Mrs Butt will be remembered in a minute of silence for all recently deceased graduates. Also her name will be recorded in the Alumni Memorial Book which honours our deceased graduates. Sincerely, Jeanette Walsh, on behalf of Robert Meadus, President, General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association.
Margaret. , my sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother.
Regards, Pamela Baker
Deeply saddened to hear of helens passing ,
She and her family were patients of mine for many years
Sincere condolences,
Dr GB Curtis
Doug, David, Margaret, Jonathan and families,
We were so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Too many Kirk Sales memories to count. She will be as missed as she was loved by all.
Rob and Vivian Pallard
Deepest condolences Margaret and family on the passing of your Mom. Good life lived..
Love Pat and Harry Stone
Mr Butt and family.Our sincere condolences on the passing of Helen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Butt, Margaret and Family,
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Butt’s passing. My sincere condolences.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all the family at this time, thinking about you all and remembering my time spent with the family that made me so welcome at the cabin in upper gullies when I first arrived in NL. Rest in Peace Helen.
Margaret, Joe and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing – she was such a lovely woman. Cherish those wonderful memories. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Doug, Margaret and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your wife, mom and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Brenda Bursey and Basil Walsh
Mr Butt & Margaret
So sorry to hear of your loss !
May all of your cherished memories, especially. All the special times you shared help you through this difficult time !
Heaven has another very special angel to watch over the Butt family .
Sending our deepest condolences ..
Cherish your many memories .
You have an Angel on your shoulder each day !
Margaret, thinking of you and your family! Your mom raised a fine crew of truly good people. May the memories keep you strong. Take care!
Sincere condolences, Margaret, to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and our hearts.
David, my deepest condolences to you and your family at this time…
Bob and Sylvia so very sorry for your loss
Margaret and Family
So very sorry for your loss.
A very lovely lady. She will be greatly missed.
Deepest sympathies, Dave Edwards
Margaret and Family ….So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .
David, Margaret , and the family…. So sorry for your loss. Losing a mother is very traumatic on the husband, but especially on the children. my thoughts are with you during this time .
Margaret and Family – We are saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you-
Gail Ryan and Barry Downey
Dear Margaret,
Our sincere condolences to you and your Dad on your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you both,
Jan and Gus Lilly
Margaret ,
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing . This is a difficult one for sure esp this time of the year.
Rest assured your friends support is here from a distance and her memories and love for you will continue in you long after her passing
Fondly
Anne Williams
Dave and Margaret,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom.
Linda Motty Ploughman
Sincere sympathy to Doug and family on Helen’s passing, Remembering with gratitude how go0d Doug and Helen were to us when we started our pharmacy in Torbay 57 years ago.
Sincere condolences to Doug and all family and friends at the Kirk and elsewhere.
Doug, Margaret and family.
Our deepest condolences on Margaret’s passing.
I have many memories of time spent together at conventions in NL and across Canada.
Thinking of you at this time.
Arlene and Gus Crane
So shocked and sad to learn of Helen’s passing. She truly was a lovely lady and a wonderful, fun Bridge partner.. she will be missed.
My sincere condolences to Doug and family.
Margaret deepest sympathy on your loss to you and your family
Doug, Margaret and family, Pleased accept our condolences in Margaret’s passing. We were very sorry to hear this, she was a lovely lady and we enjoyed the good times we shared at conventions and many trips we were on together. Will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers. Ralph and Freda Winsor.
Doug and family:
We send our condolences. It was an honour to have known Helen. Her kindness, gentleness and cheerfulness were a blessing. May the Peace of Christ be in you as you trust her now to God’s keeping.
Mr. Butt, Margaret and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Doug and family. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Dear Mr Butt, David, Margaret and Jon, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I’m grateful that mom and I had the opportunity to have tea with her the last time I was home, which of course was pre COVID. We had a wonderful time drinking tea, nibbling on tea biscuits and catching up . She was a wonderful lady and I always enjoyed her company. She’ll be missed. All of you take good care and know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Mr Butt, Margaret and family
So sorry to hear. Thinking about you all. Cherish the memories.
Lisa Mooney
Margaret and Joe,
So sorry for your loss.
Margaret, Joe, Mr. Butt and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all . May you find peace and comfort in knowing that others share your sorrow.
Margaret, Joe and The Butt Family
Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences and may loving memories bring you strength, comfort and peace.
Margaret,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. 2020 has not been kind to us, and to lose a parent so close to Christmas, somehow even more difficult. My thoughts are with you and your family and I sincerely hope that you will treasure the special times you had together and know that you did everything you could to be a good daughter.
Hallmark Canada has made a donation to the Health Care foundation in her memory,
Michelle Smye
Doug, David, Margaret, Jonathan & families.
So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Our families go back a long ways. Thinking of you all at this time.
Chris & Liz Belbin
Mr. Butt, Margaret, Joe and family
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Mrs. Butt.
Such a smart woman who was an advocate for nursing, leadership and for women in business. She always asked about my Mom and my children, reflecting what was most important in her own life.
We are sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Jean Ann and Gary Ryan
Margaret, Joe and the Butt family.
So very sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking about you during this sad and difficult time.
Margaret and Family,
Sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Anytime I drive down Elizabeth Avenue, I always think of your mom.
All the best during this difficult time.
Regards,
Chris
so sorry to hear of Mrs. Butts passing. thinking of you all during this time
Heather king
Margaret and Family
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our sincere condolences.
Jerry and Lorraine Young
Our sincere condolences to Doug , Margaret and all the members of the Butt family. My family and I have known Helen, Doug and Margaret for over thirty years, since I first became connected with The Kirk as assistant organist to Dr. Peters back in 1989. I sang with Margie in the choir for about four years back then. I was happy to reconnect with the family when I became music director (organist and choir director) at The Kirk in 2016. Helen will be dearly missed by all of us at The Kirk.
Was so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Our condolences to all the family and most especially our dear neighbours. Hugs and prayers to you Margaret and Joe.