Death Notices

BUTLER, Phoebe “Irene” (nee Butcher) 1925 - 2015 – surrounded by her loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 in her 90th year.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Butler (1993).  Loving mother of Nancy Neidrauer of Windham Centre, Patsy Butler-MacLaughlin (Doug) of Simcoe, Debra Thomas (Mike) of Simcoe and Richard Butler (Barb) of Waterford.  Cherished grandmother & great grandmother of Joshua (Krystal), their children Karina & Mason;  Victoria (Kevin), daughter Mikaela;  Stephanie (Graham), children Michael & Sarah;  Samantha (Andrew);  Barbie;  & Richard Jr.  Irene will be lovingly remembered by her brother Ken Butcher (Nancy) of Simcoe, and by many nieces, nephews & extended family.  Predeceased by her parents, the late Clifford & Florence Butcher and by siblings Dorothy, Jean, Harold, Clarence, Gordon & Arthur.  Irene was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 123 Waterford.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Irene with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North  Simcoe for visitation on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.  Irene’s funeral service will be held from the Salvation Army Community Church, 184 Colborne St. N. Simcoe on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Captain Karen Holland Officiating.  Interment:  Greenwood Cemetery, Waterford.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Irene are asked to consider the Salvation Army Community Church or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 123 Waterford.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199