WILLIAMS, Andrée Jean (nee Butler) Andrée was born on February 27, 1932, in the small community of Errington, British Columbia, to Dorothy Ada Mary Butler and Harold (Bob) Butler. She grew up with two brothers: Robert and Michael. A member of the Beta Sigma Phi and Nu Phi Mu sororities in Courtenay, she was active in theatre and was a central participant in building artistic and creative floats annually for the Courtenay parade. She worked as a bank teller at the Courtenay and Port Alberni branches of the CIBC. Andrée first married Bill Lowe in 1955, and then, in 1964, Donald Williams. Their daughter, Meris Andrée, was born in 1968, a half-sister to Catherine, Susan, and Allon Williams. A move to Victoria was followed by the purchase of a beautiful hobby farm on the Saanich Peninsula that was home for the next 30 years. There, Andrée maintained vast vegetable and flower gardens, as well as upwards of 200 chickens. The delicious, brown, free-range eggs she sold in local health food stores and on the stand at the bottom of the driveway were a source of pride, and a delight for the local community. Homemade jams, canned fruits, and pies galore issued from her kitchen during those years. Andrée was a voracious reader, an accomplished artist, and held a strong sense of curiosity about herself, relationships, and the world. She was an extraordinarily thoughtful and exact woman, choosing gifts and other expressions of her love carefully and creatively. She was a safe haven for many friends and family over the years. She was a devoted mother. Andrée was a gracious hostess, enjoyed dressing smartly, and always had a pot of coffee and a delicious home-baked treat on hand. Her Christmas shortbread was much sought after. Over the last several years, as dementia diminished her capacities, her spark remained strong, even when, in the last weeks, she would communicate mostly with her eyes. Andrée died at just after 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 29, utterly surrounded and accompanied by friends, family members, and love during the last days and minutes as she let go. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert (June), and her parents. She is survived by her brother Michael (Anna); brother-in-law David (Pat) and family; daughter Meris (Mike), step-daughters Susan and Cathy (Rick), and step-son Allon (Joanne); grandsons David (Tanya), Jason (Nicole), and Jeff (Iris); great-grandson Austin and great-granddaughters Morgan and Scotia; cousins Michael (Robin) and Diana and their families; nieces Carol, Janet, and Karen, and nephews Kevin, Justin, and Jeremy and their families; dear friends Joan and Judy; and her beloved cat Braveheart. Deepest gratitude is extended to the superb staff at Douglas Care Community who loved and cared for Andrée over the last 5 1/2 years. Andrée chose to be cremated, her ashes spread in a place of special significance to her. A celebration will be held in the Spring of 2014. Those wishing to attend may contact Meris at (604)-321-1904. You are loved and missed, Andrée.