It is with much sadness that we announce that Sharon Patricia Butler from Windsor, Ontario has peacefully passed away on March 2nd, 2020 at the age of 79 years young. Born in Tweed, Ontario on February 25, 1941 to Myrtle and Gerald Quinn, she was the third eldest of eight children.

Beloved wife of Edward Gregory Butler. Loving mother to Matt and Jane (Awad), Greg Quinn, Geoff and Julie (Rindlisbacher), Jennie and Marty Atkins; Sarah and Michael Nolan. Cherished grandmother to Andrew, Katie, Grace, Joe, Nora, Grant, Leila, Jack, David, Kieran, Alyssa and Josh. Also survived by her sisters Katherine Fellows, Carole Quinn, Paula Meier and Maggie Hewitt as well as many nieces and nephews. She lived a full and exemplary life inspiring those around her with her dedication to family, her faith and friends. A graduate of the School of Nursing at St. Joseph’s hospital in Peterborough ON, she led an impressive 40-year career as a Registered Nurse while raising her five children. Sharon later obtained her Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Windsor at the age of 63 being awarded the Board of Governor’s medal for achieving the highest academic standing among all graduates in Nursing at that time. In addition to her degree, she became certified as a lactation consultant and would go on to help many mothers and infants at this precious time in their lives. An avid athlete, Sharon loved to be active. She slalom water skied until the age of 74 – only set back due to an arm injury. When she wasn’t enjoying time with her kids and grandkids you would find her in her beautiful garden or monitoring her stocks. She was truly gifted in all that she did and will never be forgotten. Special thanks to Drs. Kamila Ryglewicz and Ania Bekasiak, as well as Dr. Stephen Rukavina, and the team at Hospice in Windsor for their outstanding care and support.

If you so desire, memorial donations to the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation, Neo-Natal Unit would be appreciated.

Visitation on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Prayers Friday 4:30 p.m. at Families First, South Windsor 3260 Dougall Avenue (519-969-5841).

On Saturday, March 7, 2020 family and friends are invited to meet at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 4401 Mount Royal Drive for visitation at 9 a.m. followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.