Obituary of Thomas BUTLER

BUTLER, Thomas William BUTLER, Thomas William of Port Dover, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Norfolk General Hospital, in his 86th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy (Laidlaw) (2005). Loving father and father-in-law of Wayne and Debbie of Port Dover, Rory and Pam of Simcoe and Jo and Ronald Oakes of Simcoe. Cherished grandfather of Simone, Renee, Donna, Shannon, Robyn, Dave, Laura, Jason and Mike, great grandfather of Emily, Melissa, Josh, Megan, Luke, Hayley, Hayden and Nick. Dearly loved brother of Ron Butler and Pauline Powell and brother-in-law of Dora Butler, Shirley Richards, Dorene Awde. Predeceased by his parents Roy and Adelaide Butler, brother Doug Butler, sisters, Florence Waddle and her husbund, Roland, Pearl Guthrie and her husband Hop, and Gloria Pritch and her husband Myron, sister-in-law June Butler, brothers-in-law, Austin Powell, Elmo Richards and Dr. Charlie Awde. Tom was an involved citizen and a instrumental part of Port Dover all his life, dedicating many, many hours of volunteer service to numerous organizations. Tom was a past member of the Port Dover Fire Department, Port Dover Ambulance Service, a founding member of the Port Dover Kinsmen, Port Dover Minor Hockey Executive, OMHA Executive, Knox Presbyterian Church, Horticultural Society, life member of Norfolk General Hospital Auxiliary, Simcoe Seniors Centre and the Port Dover Bench Warmers. He received recognition from the Canadian Minor Hockey Association for his volunteer service. He also helped in the building of Knox Presbyterian Church. Tom was a carpenter by trade and was owner/operator of Thomas Butler Fencing, which his son still operates. He will be missed greatly by his family and the community. Friends are invited to share their memories of Tom with the family on Sunday, July 26, 2009, 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave. Port Dover (519) 583-1530. Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 27, 2009 at 11 am at Knox Presbyterian Church (St. George and Chapman Sts.) Port Dover. The Reverend Frank Walker and The Reverend Cheryl Fitch officiating. Interment Port Dover Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. On-line condolences can be done at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca.