In the early 50`s the primary school, half of the two room school in New Chelsea, was left without a teacher and Dora was pressed into service as a temporary teacher. That was the start of a twenty year teaching career wherein she earned the respect of her students and the community for her caring and dedication to teaching.

Mrs. Dorothy Button


Born: Feb 5 1915
Died - Aug. 27, 2002 age 87
Maiden Name: Lobban
From: Kingussie Scotland
Occupation: Teacher
Husband: Eugene Button
Date of Marriage:
Date of Departure: 1947
Ships Name:
Date Arrived in NL/Canada:
Ship to Newfoundland:
Port of Arrival:
Date Arrived in NL: 1947
Settled in: New Chelsea
Children: Dorothy brought with her two young sons
and four years later they had a daughter, Sandy and Bill and Shirley






Information upated Feb.23, 2014 by Great niece Dora
One of four sisters two of whom married Newfoundlanders. Her sister Catherine married Hayward Swyer

The Telegram Obituaries
August 2002

BUTTON, Dorothy -

Passed away quietly at Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, August 27, 2002, in her 87th year. Mrs. Dorothy Button of New Chelsea. Dora Button came from Scotland in 1947 to Newfoundland as a war bride. She brought with her two young sons to their new home in New Chelsea, with her husband Eugene. Four years later they were blessed with the girl they always wanted. In the early 50`s the primary school, half of the two room school in New Chelsea, was left without a teacher and Dora was pressed into service as a temporary teacher. That was the start of a twenty year teaching career wherein she earned the respect of her students and the community for her caring and dedication to teaching. Predeceased by her loving husband Eugene; two sisters: Cathy and Nancy; three brothers: Ian, Allister and Jack, all in WWII. Leaving to mourn two sons: Sandy (Emy) and Bill (Dorothy), both of Ontario; one daughter, Shirley Riddle (Bill), Small Point; one sister, Mamie, St. John`s; two sisters-in-law: Vida Button and Ruth Single (Frank); six grandchildren: Elliott (Francine), Brian (Karen), Scott (Michelle), Shelly (Bryan), Kimberley (Warren) and Lita-Mae; four great-grandchildren: Rayne, Sadie, Reena and Tyler...Interment in Wesley United Cemetery. ... August 29, 2002

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