Edith Quinn (nee Button)

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Tom and his children are sad to announce the passing of Edith Quinn on June 12, 2026 at Sherbrooke Community Centre in Saskatoon. Earlier this month, on June 6th, Edith celebrated her 90th birthday and, more importantly, her 67th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband Tom, affectionately known as Bush.

Edith was deeply loved and lived a full and rich life. She cherished her family and leaves behind her husband, Tom, her children Sean Quinn (Carolyn), Patrick Quinn, Conor Quinn (Karen), Kerwin Quinn (Maria) and Cara Quinn (Will Rouse), her grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Declan Quinn (Alice), Delaney Quinn, Brendan Quinn-Lagria, Ryan Quinn (Anna), Liam Quinn, Aidan Quinn, Rory Quinn, Seamus Quinn (Cassandra), Stanley Rouse, Daniel Nainee, Rob Carey (Casey) and Ben Carey (Yasamin and baby Arya). She is also survived by her brother David Button (Myrna) and many nieces and nephews.

Edith was born in Regina to Harold and Martha Button, both immigrants to this country whose family journeys Edith thoughtfully and artistically chronicled. Edith was a bright and precocious student and attended Sacred Heart Academy in Regina. She shared a particularly deep bond with her father, Harold, a firefighter. As a little girl the pair loved to take walks and during her high school years Edie spent time helping him with his work place correspondence.

Following graduation from high school Edith attended the U of S and participated in a new program to become a Registered Medical Laboratory Technician. Upon completion, Edith worked at Regina General Hospital but her career was cut short, however, when she took a trip to Waskesiu. “Love walked in the room” at what became her family cottage when Edith met her soon to be husband Tom. Many stories of their courtship abound beginning with Tom’s request to his buddies to leave the short girls for the short guys. Their marriage on June 6, 1959 quickly led to a career change as Tom and Edith welcomed five children between 1960 and 1966.

Tom and Edith settled in Saskatoon and were amongst the original members of St. Philip Neri Parish. As a dedicated homemaker Edith was an active participant in her children’s school life at St. Philip’s and the Parish, and was a devoted if occasionally overbearing mother. Summers were spent at Waskesiu organizing swimming lessons, cook outs and dealing with mishaps involving wildlife (bears, wasps and bats were always favourites).

As her children grew and eventually left home, Edith found time to fully embrace her blossoming passion as an artist. Knitting beautiful siwashes and sweaters had been a pastime from an early age, and as Edith found more time for herself, this was augmented by quilting, felting and painting. Edith was a prolific creator and delighted in designing and creating quilts and had an exceptional eye for colour. Edith loved to immerse herself in and share her knowledge with like minded people. This led to Edith’s first business venture with some friends operating a seasonal store at Waskesiu called Homespun Cottage Crafts followed by a similar venture in Saskatoon.

Tom and Edith moved to Edmonton for about ten years where Tom finished his working career. Once Tom retired they returned to Saskatoon. They spent all their summers at Waskesiu where much fun was had and cherished by all of the family.

Edith was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Martha, brothers Fred and Gerry, sisters Florence and Margaret Rose, many treasured in-laws, and her daughter- in- law Lynn Quinn (nee Fortosky). Edith’s final years were made difficult by Alzheimer disease that ravaged her mind and body, but never diminished her love for her husband, her children or her grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Trinity Manor, Home Instead and Sherbrooke Community Centre all of whom contributed to making her final years as comfortable as possible and never lost sight of the person behind the disease. There are too many of you to name that helped care for Edith the past few years, but the family would like to note the kind attention provided by Dr. Boechler in the last few difficult weeks.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 20th at 11 a.m. at St. Philip Neri Parish, 1903 Munroe Avenue, Saskatoon. A reception will follow at the church immediately after the service. A private family interment at Woodlawn Cemetery will take place following the reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or a charity of your choice.