Mary Butler (Parsons)

Butler, Mary (Parsons) (Memoriam)

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Mary Butler (nee Parsons) In loving memory of Mary Butler who died this time

last year on June 27, 2004. Mary was born in New Westminster (1913) and

spent her childhood in in the U.S. and Canada. Later, as a young woman, she

graduated from nursing and in 1940 she married her true love, Ernie. After

Ernie returned from service overseas, they reared their two daughters,

Dellrae and Joan. The family lived in New Westminster, Kamloops, Prince

Rupert, Kelowna, and Penticton. Mary recalled her many friends and good

times working with hospital auxiliary committees, PTAs, March of Dimes and

the Mental Health Associations. As well, she fondly remembered the many

friends connected with Imperial Oil and Ernie's golf circles. After her

husband's sudden death in 1988, Mary moved to Richmond to be near her

beloved granddaughter, Sarah. Our mother and grandmother, always

intelligent, courageous and loving, requested no memorial service. In

keeping with her lifelong interest in medicine, she willed her remains to

science. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Holy Family Hospital

for their wonderful care. Mary often said that she could not have asked for

more.

Published in the Vancouver Sun and The Province on 7/9/2005.

Dellrae MacDonald