It is with great sadness that the family of the late Esther Butler announce her passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing, on Friday, June 5, 2009 at the age of 87 years. She will be sadly missed by her three sons: Gerard (Nicole) Brown of Alberta, Steven (Sandra) of Pasadena and Peter (Gladys) of Port au Port; five daughters: Bride (Bob) Montoya in California, Marg (Michael) Haruilison of Pennsylvania, Carolyn (Ken) Cains of Oklahoma, Mary (Raymond) Quinlann of Holyrood and Christina Butler (Larry Young) of Port au Port. She also leaves with fond memories, her two brothers: Greg (Margaret) Barron and Ambrose (Ann) Barron, both of Harbour Main; daughter-in-law, Ruth Butler in Stephenville; son-in-law, Michael Steel in Arkansas, along with 30 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael; her son, Michael and her daughter, Esther Steel. Visitation took place on Saturday evening and Sunday at Russell’s Funeral Home, Stephenville. Funeral service will take place at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Port au Port West on Monday, June 8th at 12:00 p.m. with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Port au Port East.