It is with sadness in our hearts but rejoicing in heaven that we announce the Promotion to Glory of Sadie (Butler) Ells, the daughter of the late Walter and Sadie Butler of Whitney Pier on December 3, 2014 in her 84th year. She follows her husband Jules and sister Olive to heaven.
She will be sadly missed by children Don (Judy) Ells, Darrell (Thelma) Ells, Majors Gwen (James) Hagglund, Shelley (Scott) Trenholm and grandchildren Stephen, Kenneth (Melinda), Lisa, Naomi-Lynn, Stuart, Veronica and Sally-Ann, great grandchildren Keira and Henry.
A grandmother beyond measure she took great joy in her grandchildren and they in her. She will also be missed by her brother Clarence and sisters Irene, Dorothy and Phoebe and many nephew and nieces. She was a Salvationist all her life. Sadie was a beautiful Christian spirit who loved and supported her family with her whole being. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and baking and gifted family and friends with much of her work. Her working years were spent as a cook at the Kennel Club in Sackville and finally as the night cook at Sackville Memorial Hospital, a job she excelled at. Her remaining years were spent with much pride as a home maker who always welcomed others into her home and was a true and good friend to all. She will be sadly missed by wonderfully remembered.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will take place on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 7 to 9 pm. A committal service will follow on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11 am at the Sackville Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 2 pm, son-in-law Major James Hagglund officiating.
Those wishing to make a donation in Sadie's memory may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.