Charlene Jane Butt died peacefully after a short illness on May 17, 2025 at G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville in her 68th year.
Born with Down’s Syndrome in St. John’s on August 1, 1957, Charlene was the youngest daughter of Betty and Charles Butt and beloved sister of Yvonne (Godfrey). Charlene enjoyed attending the Vera Perlin School in St. John’s until her parents retired and moved the family to Musgravetown. Charlene lived an extraordinarily long life, loving her family, pets and friends, as she frequently said, “with all my heart”. She adored getting hugs, listening to music, dancing, reading and writing poetry, watching soap operas; she delighted in the occasional glass of wine or beer, relished impishly hiding any and all scented hand lotions or lip balms to keep for herself, and cherished her collection of angels given to her by friends and family. She was a participant in the Newfoundland and Labrador Special Olympics in bowling, and before arthritis limited her mobility, Charlene loved to enjoy a coffee (or several) in the company of others at local coffee shops or at “Gather”. Perhaps more than anything Charlene loved being celebrated on her birthday – no sooner would one birthday pass that she would look forward to the next.
Charlene is predeceased by both her parents, her sister and her dear brother-in-law (Peter Godfrey), and will be remembered with great fondness by her two nieces, Robyn Godfrey-Marks (Darren) of Stratford, ON, and Lt. Col. Dianne Godfrey-White (Dennis) of Ottawa, ON as well as their children, Gareth, Beatrice and Grace. Many other extended family and friends in the Clarenville and Musgravetown areas will also remember Charlene with a smile, including her two sisters-in-law, Jennifer and Brenda Godfrey, of Musgravetown. Robyn and Dianne also wish to express the utmost gratitude to Charlene’s companions from Total Care for their devotion and compassion.
Cremation has taken place, and funeral arrangements are being made and will be shared with friends and family at a Celebration of Life at Charlene’s home, 3P Trinity Place, on Tuesday May 27 from 6-8pm. Charlene will be laid to rest alongside her parents in the United Church Cemetery in Musgravetown. In lieu of flowers, Robyn and Dianne respectfully ask that donations in Charlene’s memory be made to the Vera Perlin Society in St. John’s, or to the Newfoundland and Labrador Down’s Syndrome Society.
“Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye.” – John Milton
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Jane Piercey says
May 20, 2025 at 5:11 pmRobyn and Dianne,
so sorry to hear of Charlene’s passing. I didn’t know her personally but in the years I lived in Stephenville your Mother talked about her frequently , always with loving thoughts. My thoughts are with you as you mourn her passing and remember the good times you all had over the years.
Jane Piercey ( work friend of your mother’s for many years )
Toby and Ivy Saint says
May 20, 2025 at 5:23 pmRobyn and Dianne and families. We were sorry to hear that Charlene had passed away. we knew that she has not been well. The last time that we saw her was at your mothers funeral. She was always a special cousin and she was always excited to see me and Ivy. We are currently in Kelowna BC and will not be returning until Tuesday, so we may not be able to attend her celebration of life.
Robyn says
May 21, 2025 at 6:02 pmThank-you Toby and Ivy, we know your thoughts will be with us. Take care
Debra A Spoerl says
May 21, 2025 at 10:29 amRobin N Diane and Families, So Very Sorry to hear about My Gal Friend passing, May you all be Blessed with all her Memories and Love she gave to everyone ❤️🙏❤️✌️❤️. She was always so kind, gifted and Very Special to each one of her Friends and all of Us that took Care of her as a Friend. She so Happy To see her Parent and Your sweet Mother , we hung with her a lot too ❤️🫶❤️. Much love and Blessings to everyone ❤️🫶❤️
Shirley Green says
May 21, 2025 at 6:57 pmI am so sorry to hear of Charlene’s passing. I send my sincere condolences to Robyn, Dianne, and families, and to Brenda and Jennifer. I know she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Thinking of you all with love and caring.
Beverly says
May 22, 2025 at 2:11 pmMy deepest Condolences to Charlene ‘s famiy .I had the opportunity to work with Charlene .Am sure her mom and sister are all getting tight hugs in heaven from Charlene .I always remember all the hugs Charlene greeted everyone with .She truly was angel here on earth.
Melanie Adams says
May 25, 2025 at 10:55 amI had the pleasure of meeting Charlene a while ago. I enjoyed every time I spent time with her, she was so funny and sweet. I remember one occasion she was wearing a plastic tiara, and she was so pleased, acting like the queen she was.
I hadn’t seen her in several years and was very sorry to hear of her passing. She truly brought light and love to this earth, and she’ll be sorely missed.
May her memory be a blessing for us all.
Gloria Stanley Stewart says
May 27, 2025 at 3:06 pmMy sincere sympathy to Charlene’s family and friends..My Parents, Art And Violet Stanley were close friends with Charlene’s Mom and Dad frequently visited each other over the years, first St Johns and later Clarenville .Those visits always included Charlene who was such a delight to our family.. being such a special lady who brought such joy to those in her presence . Rest peacefully,Charlene.
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