David Thompson

Family/Spouse: Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruthven married Florence Grace. Butler on 14 Feb 1942. Florence (daughter of Norman Edward Butler and Janet Anne "Jennie" McBroom) was born on 13 May 1918 in Bladworth, Saskatoon Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 19 Dec 2005 in Saskatoon, Saskatoon Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 22 Dec 2005 in Kenaston Public Cemetery, Kenaston, Saskatoon Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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?b?FLORENCE THOMPSON?/b?
Florence Grace Thompson, age 87 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19. 2005, at Parkridge Centre. Florence will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years, Ruthven David; sons. Wayne (Eleanor), Robert (Sherry) and David (Susan); grandchildren, Joanne, Kevin, Kelly, Pamela, Paula, Dylan, Jennifer, Janls, Heather, and Courtney; great grandchild, Nevaeh; brothers, Harold, Lawrence and Howard Butler. She was predeceased by her parents, Norman and Janet Butler; sisters, Gertrude, Janet, and Pearl; brothers, Arthur, Clarence, and Kenneth. This kind and gentle lady, who was a loving and caring wife and mother, always had nice words and thoughts about everyone. Florence was born on May 13, 1918 at Bladworth, SK. She loved her career as an elementary school teacher and superannuated from teaching at 65 years of age, She had a passion for music ana took pride In having her students perform m school pageants and at music festivals. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 1:30 p.m. at the Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel (915 Acadia Drive). Interment to follow at Kenaston Cemetery, Kenaston, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made In Florence's memory to Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, 303 Forge Road S.E., Calgary, AB, T2H 0S9 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mervln G. Oleksyn, ACADIA DRIVE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 955-1600.

William married Mary Ellen Paddison. Mary was born in 1872; died in 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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?b?BUTLER
?/b?The passing of Mr. Norman Edward Butler, age 94 years, of Saskatoon and formerly of Bladworth, Sask. occurred at his residence on Tuesday, September 14th, 1982. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 18th at 1 :30 P.M. conducted by Rev. Dr. William F. Clarke from Grace-Westmlnster United Church, 50S 10th Street East. Surviving are: three daughters, Mrs. Dave. (Florence) Thompson of Saskatoon, Mrs. John (Janet) Malcolm of Swanson, Sask. and Mrs. Al (Pearl) Semeniuk of Calgary, Alta.; five sons: Clarence of Saskatoon, Harold of Spar-wood, B.C., Lawrence of Dinsmore, Sask., Howard of Saskatoon and Ken of Swan Hills, Alta.; twenty-six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. D.A. (Mary) MacDonald of Winnipeg, Man.; and one brother, Harvey of Calgary, Alta. He was predeceased by his wife Janet in 1981, one daughter Gertrude In 1978, one son Ar-'thur while serving In World War Two in 1945 and bv tour sisters and five brothers. The late Mr. Butler was born in Renfrew, Ontario. In 1907 he came west to Bladworth, Saskatchewan where he married Janet (nee McBroom) in 1916 and they farmed In the Knob Hill district until 1956 when they moved to the town of Bladworth. Mr. and Mrs. Butler retired in 1977 and came to Saskatoon where he had since resided. Mr. Butler formed the Valley View Rural Telephone Co., being Secretary from 1911 until the dissolution of the company In 1977. Mr. Butler also served as Secretary of the Knob Hill School District for many years and was an Honorary Life Member of the Davidson Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was active In various community affairs as well as being involved in political and civic affairs and had a keen interest In addition to participating in various sports. Memorial donations may be made to the Grace-Westminster United Church Memorial Fund. The Honorary Pallbearers will be: Roy Palmer, Gordon Palmer, Merril Palmer, Elmer McCreary, Joe Brkich, Hector Nordquist, Lome McCreary, Sterling Hubbs, Jack Ames, Gordon Bessey, Joe Udycz and Harold Barlow. The Active Pallbearers will be: Clarence Butler, Harold Butler, Lawrence Butler, Howard Butler, Ken Butler and Gordon Butler. Interment will take place in the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are In care of Park Funeral Chapel.

Norman married Janet Anne "Jennie" McBroom on 24 Aug 1916. Janet was born on 19 Mar 1895 in Milton, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 28 Jun 1981 in Saskatoon, Saskatoon Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 2 Jul 1981 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatoon Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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?b?BUTLER?/b?
The passing of Mrs. Janet Butler age 86 years of R. R. No. 5, Saskatoon and formerly of No. 224 2509 Louise . Street, Saskatoon occurred at her residence on Sunday, June 28th, 1981. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Dr. W. F. Clarke and Rev. E N. Morrison from Grace-Westminister United Church, 505 10th Street East. Surviving are: her loving husband, Norman; three daughters: Mrs. Dave (Florence) Thompson of Saskatoon; Mrs. John (Janet) Malcolm of Swanson, Sask. and Mrs. Al (Pearl) Semeniuk of Calgary, Alta.; five sons: Clarence of Saskatoon; Harold of Spar-wood, B.C.; Lawrence of Dinsmore, Sask.; Howard of Saskatoon and Ken of Swan Hills, Alta.; twenty-six grandchildren; fourteen greatgrandchildren and one sister: Mrs. Kate Dallas of Glasgow, Scotland. She was predeceased bv one daughter, Gertrude, in 1978, by one son, Arthur, during World War Two In 1945; bv two sisters, Miss Annie McBroom and Mrs. Grace McTier and bv two brothers, Robert McBroom and Andrew McBroom. The late Mrs. Butler was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland and in 1911 came to Canada to settle at Duval, Sask. where she operated the telephone office. She later moved to Bladworth, Sask. where she also operated the telephone office until 1916 when she married her husband, Norman Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Butler farmed in the Knob Hill district until 1956 when they moved to the town of Bladworth and in 1977 they retired and came to Saskatoon where they have since resided. Mrs. Butler was a dedicated member of her church, was devoted to family life and was active in various community affairs. Interment will take place in the family plot In Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Park Funeral Chapel.

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John married Mary Lyons on 27 Aug 1873 in Richmond, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Samuel Lyons, Sr. and Elizabeth Simpson) was born on 22 Feb 1851 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Canada West; died on 3 Oct 1940 in Knob Hill, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1940 in Bladworth Cemetery, Bladworth, Saskatoon Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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?b?MRS. MARY BUTLER DIES AT BLADWORTH.
BLADWORTH ?/b?- Death claimed one of Bladworth's earliest settlers and the oldest resident, Oct. 3, when Mrs. Mary Butler, widow of the late J. P. Butler, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. William Conlin of Knob Hill district. A few days ago Mrs. Butler suffered a slight accident, injuring two ribs. Mrs. Butler was 91 year of age last March and up to the time of her accident was very active with complete use of all her faculties. She often came to town with her daughter, Mrs, Conlin, and enjoyed visiting her many friends and attending the various meetings and community gatherings.
Mrs. Butler's maiden name was Mary Lyons, and she was born in Carleton county, Ontario, coming west with her husband in 1907 from Renfrew, Ont, and a family of 12 children. Mr. Butler predeceased her in 1933.
Six sons and four daughters are left to mourn her. Hilliard of Moose Jaw, George E. and Norman E., both of Bladworth; Sam of Renfrew, Ont.; Hawley of Calgary, Alta.; Harvey of Fort Qu 'Appelle; Mrs. John Baird of Moose Jaw, Mrs. John Conlin of Moose Jaw, Mrs. D. A. MacDonald, Winnipeg; Mrs. Wm. Conlin, Bladworth. Two daughters, Gertrude (Mrs James Smlth, Saskatoon), died in 1919, and Maud In 1889. A son, John, died at Winnipeg in 1937 and two other sons, Clarence and Howard, died in Infancy, making a total of 15 children. There are 30 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday in Bladworth United church with Rev. W. McWhinney officiating.