FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

Lenore Ada Butters  (1938 ~ 2019)

 

9.8.4.2. Second child of Muriel A. Macklin and A. Hayden Butters, Lenore Ada Butters, was born February 1, 1938, in Harwood, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

  She married Russell Kenneth Harpell Thoman, son of Russell Kenneth Thoman and Gretchen Aileen Harpell, March 19, 1976, in Mississauga, Ontario.

 

  Lenore A. Butters Thoman died June 2, 2019, aged 81 years, and Russell K. Thoman died April 22, 2018, aged 86 years, in Brantford, Ontario.

 

 

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Lenore A. Butters Thoman

February 1, 1938 ~ June 3, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lenore Anne Thoman (nee Butters) of Brantford, ON on Monday, June 3, 2019. Loving and devoted wife to the late Russell Kenneth Thoman of Brantford, ON, loving step-mother and friend to Michael, Jennifer and Brian Thoman and their respective spouses, Sacha, Peter, and Nancy. Grandmother to Scott, Jamie, MacGregor and Colton Thoman. Sister of Catherine McLean (Bob McLean) of Nepean, ON, June Collins of Cobourg, ON, and Neil Butters (Beth Butters) of Cobourg, ON. Loving Aunt to Jocqueline and Jack Holmes of Toronto, ON, Richard and Michelle Haynes of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Rob and Jennifer McLean of Ottawa, ON, Heather and Paul Johnston of Vancouver, BC, Alyssa Butters of Cobourg, Michael and Courtney Butters of Peterborough, ON, and cousins, Lorna Dorland and Paul Macklin. We will always remember Lenore for her unwavering loyalty, love and devotion to her late husband Russ, her siblings and immediate family and to her many sailing and golfing friends. Lenore had a deep love of animals, especially for her beautiful Siamese cats. Lenore was a primary school teacher for both the Scarborough and Peel boards of education for 20 years. Lenore was a great skier and an experienced sailor and won many sailing championship races in the US and Canada racing out of the P.C.Y.C. An avid and active golfer too, she will be missed at the Brantford Golf & Country Club by her friends and fellow members. We will always carry your memory on in our hearts Lenore, and have a great sense of love and warmth knowing that you are united in heaven with your loved ones. Funeral Services will be held at the Toll Funeral Home - 55 Charing Cross St., Brantford, ON on Tuesday, June 18th at 1:00 p.m. A reception will be held afterwards at the Brantford Golf & Country Club, 60 Ava Rd., Brantford, ON. Toronto Globe & Mail, June 10, 2019.

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Russell K. Thoman

April 8, 1932 ~ April 22, 2018

After a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family at St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre, Brantford on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Russell Kenneth Thoman in his 87th year. Beloved husband for 42 years of Lenore. Loving father of Brian and his wife, Nancy; Jennifer Woolley (the late Peter); and Michael and his wife, Sacha. Loved grandpa Russ to Scott, James, Macgregor, and Colton. Brother of James and his wife, Nikki; and Alexis. Russell was a graduate of Queen's University, he loved competition in any form and played for the Queen's Golden Gaels before being drafted to play professional football with Winnipeg and Calgary. He loved and enjoyed all types of sports. Russ and Lenore enjoyed travelling, skied extensively, and also sailed competitively on Lake Ontario. They moved to Brantford 24 years ago and were active members of the Brantford Golf and Country Club. Russell was the owner and former operator of Elmwood Ford, Mississauga. A special thank you to Dr. John Hadley, the staff and volunteers at St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre - Chestnut Lane for their kind care of Russ throughout his illness. Cremation has taken place. A funeral to celebrate Russell's life will be held at the Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross Street, Brantford on Friday, April 27, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. The celebration will then continue with family and friends invited to the Brantford Golf and Country Club, 60 Ava Road, Brantford. Donations to St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre appreciated. www.tollfh.ca. Toronto Globe & Mail, Apr. 25, 2018.

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