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William Reginald (Reg) Button

Passed on: October 3rd, 2010

September 14, 1940 - October 3, 2010. Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family at the ICU of the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, Reg Button (retired teacher) of Sibley's Cove, Trinity Bay. Predeceased by parents Hector and Beatrice Button and nephew Ian Button. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his devoted and loving wife of 46 years Rita (Halfyard); two sons: Bernard (Heidi) of Paradise and Brian (Sonia) of Bonavista; two precious grandsons: Nathan and Rylan; sister Barbara (Charl) Brown, St. John's; brother Dr. Eric (Judy) Button, Gander; brother-in-law Clayton (Doris) Halfyard, Foxtrap; two sisters-in-law: Juantia Best (Ed, deceased), Thornlea and Geraldine Higdon (Clyde, deceased), New Harbour; uncle Charles Eddy (Hilda), Victoria and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Reg retired from teaching in 1990 after spending 30 years in the profession at Thornlea and at E.J. Pratt in Brownsdale. He was an active volunteer over the years with various groups and organizations. At the time of his death he held the position of Worshipful Master of Gushue LOL, Preceptor of the Royal Black Preceptory, Sibley's Cove, Past Master of Trinity South District Lodge, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador division of the Navy League of Canada and was also a member of the Lower Trinity South Development Association. Resting at Hopkins' Funeral Home, Old Perlican, Monday, October 4, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Wednesday, October 6, 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 6 at 2 p.m. from Bethel United Church, Sibley's Cove. Interment to follow at The United Church Cemetery, Sibley's Cove. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Reg's memory to the Kidney Foundation. Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.ca to leave a message of condolence.

 

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