Passed away peacefully January 7, 2012 in Saanichton, BC surrounded by loving family after a dignified and courageous 6 year battle with cancer. She was born on August 8, 1934 in Huddersfield, England. Christine is predeceased by her husband, Robert in 2009. She is survived by her brother, Don (Tess); her children, Timothy (Lynn), Lynne, Karen (Doug), Andrew (Samantha), Larry (Stephanie) and her grandchildren, Chelsea, Sean, Lauren, Ava, Joey, and Hannah. Christine left England after completing her B.A. in Fine Arts and her teaching certification at the University of Leeds and came to St. John’s, Newfoundland, where she met and married Robert Stephen Butler. Together they lived a full and vibrant life in St. John’s, Calgary, Edmonton and later retiring in North Saanich, BC. She was a talented and life-long artist, as well as an avid gardener. Every aspect of Christine’s life was lived with elegance, grace, and quiet strength. She will be greatly missed.
A private service will be held at Hatley Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC Cancer Agency, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8R 6V5. Condolences for the family may be offered below.
18 Responses
Tim –
So sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Sarah
We are deeply saddened to hear that Chris had passed away. I was a classmate of Bob’s at Mount Allison and Nova Scotia Tech and we were friends in St. John’s for many years. We extend our most sincere condolences to her family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult and sad time.
Tim and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May happy memories of your mom bring you and your family comfort and peace in the coming days.
Amanda
Tim – I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tim,
Sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Take care during this difficult time.
Chandra
Tim,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.
Catherine
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
We hope you find strength in knowing we are thinking about you.
Take care of each other.
Tim, Lynn,Sean and Lauren,
Sorry to hear about your loss of mother and grandmother. You are in my prayers. Hugs, Cindy.
sending love at this time to butler families.
tim,lynn,lauren and sean sending hug specially to you guys.
love dave(mary) oreilly
Lynne
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.