Michael BUTTON Obituary

BUTTON,
Michael John (Mike): JP
Surrounded by his loving family at Christchurch Public Hospital, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, aged 74. Dearly loved husband of Gaynor for 50 years. Much loved father of Jonathan (Wellington), and Janine (Melbourne). He was also loved by their partners Linda and Ian. Cherished Grandpa of Madeline, and Laura. Loved brother of Peter Button, and Rose Mitchell (both in the UK), and a beloved Uncle to many. Thank you for the wonderful care from Dr Tony Rahman and the Ward 26 staff, Ruth Gerring and the Chemotherapy department, and Nurse Maude's infusion services team. Messages to the Button Family c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. Donations to the Cancer Society in Mike's memory in lieu of flowers may be made online at bit.ly/mjbutton0807 or at the service. A celebration of Mike's life will be held in Cashmere Presbyterian Church at 2 Macmillan Avenue, on Wednesday, July 15, at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter.

Published by The Press on Jul. 11, 2020.

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I loved time spent with Mike through work. He was an amazing man! Di

Diane Wildbore

Coworker

December 29, 2020

Sad to read of Mike's untimely passing. He was a very respected business associate whom I had many dealings with during my time in Westpac. Mike will be remembered for his happy disposition and infectious smile. Bob Marryatt (Sydney, N.S.W.)

Bob Marryatt

July 17, 2020

To Gaynor and the wider family. We have very happy memories of visiting Mike and Gaynor in NZ on the two occasions that we were privileged to come to your lovely country. We are close friends of Rose Mitchell, Mike's sister and this was the initial connection with you but your friendship and hospitality to us was so kind. Rose has been keeping us up to date with Mike's illness and we are so sorry that it overtook him in the end. Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers at this sad time and in particular for the service tomorrow. Tony & Rae Genn, Letchworth Garden City, UK.

July 15, 2020

Aunt Gaynor, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. My thoughts are with you and Jonathon and Janine. Uncle Mike was a wonderful and kind man and I remember staying with you both when I lived in New Zealand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carolyn Johnson

July 15, 2020

Mike my wonderful brother and friend . He will live in my heart forever
Rosie

July 15, 2020

My wonderful brother and friend Mike will live in my heart forever
Rosie

July 15, 2020

A wonderful brother and friend who will live in my heart forever
Rosie

July 15, 2020

I have such fun memories of you Uncle Mike. Being in the back of the car with Jono & Janine & you say "let's follow that car!!" The poor random person then has us follow their every move across town (nervously glancing in their rearview mirror) until the pull up their driveway, where we toot & wave and drive off in hysterics!!
Thankyou for your love & advice over the years x Carrie

Carrie Dingwall

Family

July 14, 2020

Dear Gaynor, Janine and Jonathon.
Mum and I were so sorry to read of your loss.
Mike was indeed a lovely man.
All of our love to you.
(PS: Thanks for helping Ali Barbers in the day Mike & family).
Love
Allen and Nora Mason
36 Ryan St.

July 14, 2020

Mike, you have left us all a legacy, of a truly human sort. You and your teammate Gaynor have spent your lives, together, forging the legacy, through... wonderful communication, taking an interest in us, supporting us in times of need, and being there with us through our highs and lows.
You have shown us in so many ways, how to nurture enduring friendships, with lasting and caring bonds, across so many people and, into future generations.
Thank you for that.
We will treasure the legacy and remember you all the more for it.
Rest in peace, dear friend.

Paul and Sheila Johnson

July 14, 2020

We are so terribly sorry to here about uncle Mike's passing. I will always remember his amazing smile and warm heart. Thinking of you Jeanie, Jono and Aunt Gaynor. Susan (Button) Shkolnik, Tim and Chris

Susan Shkolnik

July 14, 2020

Go well Mike, youll be very sorely missed by your whnau I know. I was only lucky enough to have met you a handful of times, but always very much enjoyed your company. Thanks for my ticket to the rugby all those years ago (took us until the second half for the penny to drop that you were Janines Dad and I was The San, but we got there in the end!), and more recently for sharing a cheese scone and a blast through a revolving door with me when you were visiting Wellington. Aroha nui xxo

Nicola Ridder

Friend

July 14, 2020

He will always live in my memory as a man of warmth and smiles. My thoughts are with his closest family right now - a husband, father, grandfather, sibling and uncle who is sorely missed.

Safia Button

July 13, 2020

Top man who was the definition of the word love

Kate Brothers

July 12, 2020

We will greatly miss your humour, infectious smile, sage advice and friendship. You will remain in our hearts, a special person whom I have always looked up to. Andrew, Amanda, Kaileen and David Button

Andrew Button

July 11, 2020

Gaynor,Jonathon and Janine. So sorry to read of Mikes passing. Always enjoyed his sense of humour back in the Cashmere primary days. So nice to also catch up with Janine at functions with my Sarah.I am in hospital having knee surgery so unable to attend Mikes service. Love to all John Higginson

July 11, 2020

ll be a bit lost without you Uncle Mike. Youve always been alongside us and best company and adventurer with Chidu. Thank you for all the memories. Too sudden and too fast. Arohanui Kirstin & Chidu.

Kirstin

Family

July 11, 2020

much love and deepest condolences to Gaynor, Janine and Jono. Mike was a special man and while leaving a big Mike shaped hole in the world, will continue to fill our hearts with his dear memory.

grant scott

Friend

July 11, 2020

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Memorial Events
for Michael BUTTON

Jul

15

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Cashmere Presbyterian Church

2 Macmillan Avenue, Canterbury