Rita Ann Butler (26 May 1937 - 12 Aug 2017)
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In loving memory of Rita Ann Butler who sadly passed away on 12th August 2017.
Mum loved life, she was a very jovial character who loved to make people laugh.
Mum loved to do things to make people happy,
She had a huge heart that loved to give to those in need.
Mum travelled the world. She especially travelled to Kenya, Africa, to feed a whole village in need.
She would always be there if someone needed a helping hand, or needed to be cared for.
She loved to cook her Jamaican food and invite the whole neighborhood over to eat.
Mum was voted citizen of the year for cooking for, and feeding the elderly that could not take care of themselves.
Mum won First Female driver of the year in the 1960's
Mum was voted Miss Nottingham in 1955 at the Palais De Danse
She LOVED to dance to her Reggae. She was the life and soul of any party.
She was very spiritual and always held Yahwee (God) in her heart.
She had a lot of love in her heart. She would give her last penny for someone in need.
At times she was a handful. Some times, I thought I was the Mother, reprimanding the child.
She was a bugger (a good one) and I will miss her. We spoke every single morning throughout the years.
Her last words to me were "I love You" she then said "when i take my final breath, I will say to you, I Love You".
I will miss my Mum. We spoke every day for over 20 years. I will miss our calls. Mum was a hand full at times, and we did not always see eye to eye, but she was my Mother and I always loved her, as did she me. Mum and I had a VERY VERY SPECIAL relationship. Rest in Peace Mum. I have you in my heart forever xxx I LOVE YOU xxx
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I look at your picture every day. You are always in my heart. I miss and love you. ❤️❤️❤️
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Love and miss you Mum 🦋 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🦋
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Still cant get over u being gone rita i walk past ur room expecting u to shout whos there what do u bloody want haha but ur not there now id pop by head around ur door and say its only me rita u wound say oh come in duk r u ok do u need anything ? Still in ur final days u was offering me money out ur bottom draw lol u would say is there anything u need i havent got much but u cant take whats there you had a heart of gold and that shine bright into rebecca also your just like ur mum kind with a big heart in the few years ive known rita she has made me laugh with the silly things she says and even gave me advice on life ur a shinning star and ill never forget you rita xx
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Thank you Sarah. This is lovely ❤️
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We did not have the honor and privilege of knowing Rita, but we know her wonderful daughter Rebecca. By knowing Rebecca, we have a glimpse of what wonderful person Rita was. Or prayers for comfort and peace to Rebecca and Eric.
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Thank you both for your heartfelt words. Mum would have loved you both. Mum was a ball of fun and she would have kept you laughing. Love you guys xx
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I met Rita when she was in Stoke House Residential home back in September 2015. I was asked by Lorraine to start physiotherapy sessions with her following her stroke.
She was such a character and I looked forward to our regular chats each week. She had obviously led a colourful full life, albeit a little mischevious at times, and she dearly loved her daughter.
Rest in peace xxx
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Mum loved your visits. I am happy you gave Mum some relief and peacefulness from her discomfort over the last few years. Mum loved you xx
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I first met Rita when I moved into Walton Court in 2001. She was certainly a larger than life character.
I am into Palmistry and Rita had a double life line...The person with a double Life Line or with an overlap has a specific psychological desire for exploration and some form of change. They will feel a need to branch out, explore and see a new side of life. There is a need to experience something different from their upbringing and this always manifests as a relative sense of curiosity and adventure.
At times I had a stormy relationship/friendship with Rita but we always settled our differences eventually.
She was a big part of my life for 16 years and I miss her.
I often hire new cars and Rita with her neighbour, elderly Brenda, loved the trips out we had.
She did not suffer fools gladly and was very vocal in her criticism of some of the tenants here at the court.
I lit 2 candles, one is for Paul Moody here at the court who often joined me when we visited Rita in the nursing home and she loved Paul.
On the day that Rita passed away a beautiful white dove settled in front of me across the road at our shops, we see plenty of pigeons round here but never white doves.
Rita has gone but will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Rita, you were much loved by the people who matter <3
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I am Arthur J Dale living at Walton Court here in Nottingham.
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Thank you Arthur and Paul for everything. I appreciate all the visits, photos and little movie clips and bananas that Mum loved. You are a wonderful man and I am glad Mum brought you and I together through your birdie, Beenie xxx
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Beanie and Mum in the last weeks.
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Beanie always kept Mum on her toes. Beanie, you are such an Angel xx
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And you are the best daughter ever as Rita would say love you all the auger in the world ?
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Love you Beanie ❤️🌹❤️
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Rita and daughter at Medieval Robin Hood's games
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Eileen, life time friend, and Eileens daughter, Yvonne, just 2 days before Mum died. xxx
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Mum France
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I will always remember Mum smiling and happy xx
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Thank you Marybeth xx
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Mum and Father John, St. James, Barbados
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My favorite picture
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The Barbados sun turned Mum's hair blonde. Mum moved temporarily to Barbados to take care of our life time friend, Mrs Sealy, who was in her final days.
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Love this picture xx
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Mum loved Gemmas's Boo Boo. Thank you Gemma for bringing Boo Boo to see Mum.
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Mum and Eric getting the Christmas tree ready at our water front house
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Mum's Memorial card. Memorial and Celebration of Mum's Life, will be December 6 2017 at the Congregation of Yahwee in the UK
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Eileen and Mum in Egypt
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Eileen, Mum and her brother John in the background. Party Eileen threw for Mum for her 60th birthday.
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Mum, John and Anne
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Eileen surprising Mum with a birthday cake
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Always There
When you remember me
Please do not weep
My body may not be there
It has chosen to sleep
I'm not that far away
My soul lives on
Looking down, watching over
You and everyone
And when you feel sad
And life seems so blue
Just remember
That my spirit has its arms around you
And on those special days,
Times that you wish I could see,
That cool breeze flowing past you...
Well, that will be me
So don't be sad
Have no fear
God has taken me under his wing
But I'll always be near
I still watch you
Every minute, every day
My love and soul are with you
And that's where they will stay.
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R.I.E.P Rita ? The lady who kept me on my toes ?
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