BUTLER, Yolanda


Passed away peacefully in her 97th year at Hope Street Terrace on May 23, 2021. Loving mother of Stephen (Ginny) and Patricia (Myron) adored grandmother of Shannon (John), Sean (Andrea), Aaron (Karla), Hayley and Deja (Chris) and great grandmother of Jaxon, Birdie, Benjamin, Ginger and Mykola. Yolanda leaves behind her 2 nieces Alyson (Bob), Cheryl (Terry) and her sister-in-law Patricia Butler. Yolanda is predeceased by her loving husband Dennis (1998). She will be forever remembered for great sense of humour, her tenacious spirit and love for her family. During the Second World War, Yolanda was a member of the Land Army. She also was an active choir member. Yolanda studied Opera, also was in the Troubadours singing group, well into her 90’s. She enjoyed travelling and keeping herself young. Due to COVID-19, there will be no formal service at this time, a celebration of Yolanda’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON CEMETERY & CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa (South of Taunton Road and off Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787). The family wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to the caring and loving staff at Hope Street Terrace Long Term Care Nursing Home. Donations will be greatly accepted for Alzheimer Society.