July 18, 1942 - October 1, 2024
The family of Fran Butt are profoundly saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Frances was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Ivan Murray Butt (1993).
Our much-loved Mom, Gram & Great-Grandma is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Patti and Mark Nelson and Lesa and Doug Sykes, Her grandchildren, Michael (Michelle) Nelson, Jamie (Vanessa) Nelson, Amanda (Shayne) Rose, Ryan Sykes (Lydia), Jordan Sykes, Riley Sykes (Olivia). Great-Grandchildren: Ella Rose, Cameron Nelson, Adeline Rose, Callum Nelson and Cole Rose. Fran is survived by her sister Hazel Haines, sisters-in-laws Donelda Flynn, Marie Flynn, Linda (Tony) Charrette, Brenda Dale and brother-in-law Gene Powell, as well as many, many well-loved nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, Fran was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mabel Flynn and by brothers and sisters and brother- and sisters-in-law: Jean (Charles) Shelton, John Flynn, Bill Flynn, Hugh (Donna) Flynn, Wilfred Haines, Dorothy (Ken) Dupee, Rita Powell, Stewart (Dorothy) Butt, Marilyn (Gil) Lodge, Karen Geddes, Keith Butt and Peter Dale.
Frances worked at Square D Canada for more than 30 years and briefly at Stratford General Hospital followed by 12 years at Cooper Standard. During retirement Fran loved to cruise and saw many ports both in the Caribbean and Alaska, but primarily, above all was her family. Fran lived for her children and grandchildren and never missed an event or game or life moment for any of her grandkids. “Gram” was indeed their partner in crime! Fran had a heart of gold and was a good and kind woman who was always there for everyone. Our family cannot say how very much we will miss our dear Mom & Gram every day.
Fran’s family would like to gratefully thank the caring, loving staff at West Perth Village for their wonderful care and friendship to Mom. You all made Mom smile and kept her beautiful sense of humour flowing.
Arrangements have been entrusted to W.G. Young Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place and as per Fran’s wishes a Celebration of Life will be held at Grayson Mills Events Centre, 114 Erie St., Stratford on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In Fran’s memory, donations may be made through the funeral home to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Autism Ontario. www.wgyoungfuneralhom
