Obituary for Velma Marion Gwendolen Rose (Butler, Beck)
“You’re never too old to be young”
- Happy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarves)
Velma Marion Gwendolen Rose (Butler, Beck), age 84, died on March 9th, 2022, in Oshawa, Ontario. Velma is survived by her children Patricia, Tom (Sheila) and Chris, her brother Karl, as well as her grandchildren Alycia, Glenn, Kristen, and Megan, and her great-grandchildren Matteo and Melina.
Velma was born on March 15, 1937 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to parents Albert and Reta Butler. She graduated from Quo Vadis School of Nursing in Toronto. Velma spent most of her nursing career at The Hospital for Sick Children, but also worked at Queen Street Mental Health Centre, East General and the Campbellford Hospital.
Retired at the age of 50, Velma enjoyed over 30 winters in Florida at Westview Ridge Resorts in Haines City. Velma loved Disney and for many years, enjoyed being an Annual Pass holder at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Velma was an avid card player and often won at Euchre and Pinochle. She loved to garden and in her later years had planters full of cherry tomatoes that she shared with the children in her life. Velma will be dearly missed by her family and friends; she brought love and magic into the lives of many.
Celebration of Life
Velma Rose (Butler/Beck) March 15th, 1937 – March 9th, 2022
Peace Lutheran Church
928 Liverpool Rd, Pickering, ON
May 7th, 2022; 1:30pm
We will be holding a Celebration of Life for our dear Velma Rose. We invite her friends, family, and loved
ones to join us in remembrance. A reception will be held in the church hall following. We’ll share our
favorite stories about her and sing songs in her honour. Please let us know in advance if you would like
to speak in memory of Velma. Per Velma’s beautiful personality, please wear bright colours or Disney
themed clothing to carry her spirit.
If you wish to make a donation in Velma's name, please donate to her favourite charity: The Hospital for
Sick Children (SickKids).
If required, masks will be available at the church.
“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.”
- Walt Disney
- Happy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarves)
Velma Marion Gwendolen Rose (Butler, Beck), age 84, died on March 9th, 2022, in Oshawa, Ontario. Velma is survived by her children Patricia, Tom (Sheila) and Chris, her brother Karl, as well as her grandchildren Alycia, Glenn, Kristen, and Megan, and her great-grandchildren Matteo and Melina.
Velma was born on March 15, 1937 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to parents Albert and Reta Butler. She graduated from Quo Vadis School of Nursing in Toronto. Velma spent most of her nursing career at The Hospital for Sick Children, but also worked at Queen Street Mental Health Centre, East General and the Campbellford Hospital.
Retired at the age of 50, Velma enjoyed over 30 winters in Florida at Westview Ridge Resorts in Haines City. Velma loved Disney and for many years, enjoyed being an Annual Pass holder at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Velma was an avid card player and often won at Euchre and Pinochle. She loved to garden and in her later years had planters full of cherry tomatoes that she shared with the children in her life. Velma will be dearly missed by her family and friends; she brought love and magic into the lives of many.
Celebration of Life
Velma Rose (Butler/Beck) March 15th, 1937 – March 9th, 2022
Peace Lutheran Church
928 Liverpool Rd, Pickering, ON
May 7th, 2022; 1:30pm
We will be holding a Celebration of Life for our dear Velma Rose. We invite her friends, family, and loved
ones to join us in remembrance. A reception will be held in the church hall following. We’ll share our
favorite stories about her and sing songs in her honour. Please let us know in advance if you would like
to speak in memory of Velma. Per Velma’s beautiful personality, please wear bright colours or Disney
themed clothing to carry her spirit.
If you wish to make a donation in Velma's name, please donate to her favourite charity: The Hospital for
Sick Children (SickKids).
If required, masks will be available at the church.
“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.”
- Walt Disney