Donna Mae BUTTARS

OLSEN, Donna Mae (Buttars) 2008-07-28 Donna Mae Olsen (nee Buttars), aged 52 passed away in the early morning of Monday, July 28th, 2008 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital surrounded by family. Her positive attitude helped her and her family and friends endure her battle with melanoma cancer. Born in Fort William on August 17th, 1955, to Vincent Earl Buttars and Dorothy Margaret (Cooper) Buttars. Survived by children Tara-Lynn and Bradley Olsen; mother, Dorothy Buttars; brother, Warren (Brenda) Buttars; sister, Sandra (Dennis) Axent; nephews, David (Kathy) Buttars and Derek Buttars. Predeceased by father Vincent Buttars on September 25th, 1987. Donna, an active member of St. Andrew‘s Presbyterian Church, was involved for many years with both the Seekers Women‘s Guild and Church camp registrations. Donna began her career as a dental assistant for Dr. Jerry Stitt. She then raised Tara and Brad together with the many children she cared for in her own home. ’Auntie‘ Donna is loved and cherished by these children and their families. Donna loved her time with family and friends: the ritual of ‘Happy Hour‘ on Fridays with the gang; Mother‘s Day weekends in Duluth; Eeyore, her favorite cartoon character usually not far away. As a devoted mother, Donna faithfully attended and enjoyed sharing in her children‘s activities. The front and back doors were always open to all. She was an entirely selfless woman who will be forever missed. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, July 31st, 2008 when family and friends will gather at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew‘s Presbyterian Church, 207 S. Brodie Street with Rev. Bert Vancook officiating. In keeping with Donna‘s wishes, cremation has taken place. Should friends desire, donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation or the St. Andrew‘s Church Organ Fund, would be greatly appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Donna Olsen in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 28, 2009.