In Celebration of

Esme Margaret Butler

October 8, 1924 - December 9, 2016

Esme Margaret Butler (Collins)

WWII War Bride 1924-2016

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, in Ottawa on December 9, 2016; in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Roy Butler. Cherished mother of Pam (Gerry), Gail (Ernie), Derek (Mona), Sharon (Rick), Valerie (Jeff), Greg (Suzanne) and Brenda (Ron). Loving Grandmother to 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by Dawna Erskine (Wayne) and by special nephew Raymond Rosedale (Annie). Daughter of the late Thomas and Emily Collins (Dover, England). Predeceased by sisters Marion, May and Maude.

Services to be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), on Saturday, December 17th, 2016, with visitation from 12 noon until the time of Memorial Service at 2 p.m., followed by interment and reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation Smile Canada Foundation, or to The Salvation Army.

Guestbook

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Milton and Stephanie Kilbride (Friend of Kathy McEwan and family)

Entered December 13, 2016 from Luskville, Quebec

Our condolences to the entire families and friends.
Prayers and thought always xoxo
God bless everyone always

Moira (Colleague and Friend)

Entered December 13, 2016

Kathy and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

"Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us everyday
Unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved, still missed and very dear"

Ron and Laura Henderson (Friend)

Entered December 13, 2016 from Kanata

Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers

Susan crawford (Family friend)

Entered December 13, 2016 from Woodlawn

My sincere condolences to the whole family on your loss.

Kellie and Bruce Baker (Friends of Kathy and Doug)

Entered December 13, 2016 from Kanata

Kathy - we are so very sorry about the loss of your Grandma. We know how special she was to you. Always devastating to lose someone so close to you.

Love Kellie and Bruce