Elias was born on November 15, 1960 to his parents Elias Sr. & Elizabeth (Burry) Button of Greenspond. On December 8th, 1984 he married the love of his life Sandra Humphries of Valleyfield; together they raised three wonderful children. Over the years Elias worked at many different jobs to provide for his family. His greatest joy came from his sons and of course his wife. Elias passed peacefully away with his family at his side on February 11, 2014 at James Paton Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by his parents, brother Gordon and other members of the Button & Humphries family. He leaves to morn with many fond and loving memories his wife and three sons; Andy, Justin and Christopher; brothers, Jim (Marilyn) and Jeff; sisters, Elsie (Harry) Mouland and Margaret (Fred) Stanford; step-brother Melvin (Helen) Maidment. Elias will be forever remembered by a large circle of family and friends.