Butler, David Rupert (Died)

BUTLER, David Rupert - March 1, 1925-

June 15, 2007 - David Butler passed

away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2007

after a short illness. David was born and

raised in Halifax, N.S. After service in the

RCHA in WWll, he qualified as a chartered

accountant. For several years, he practiced

with his father before moving into industry.

In 1957, he moved to Montreal and worked

at Jas. A. Ogilvy’s until he retired as

President in 1985. The following year, David

moved to Port Hope where he resumed

private practice and served clients until

three weeks before his passing. David is

survived by Mary, his devoted wife of 58

years, and his sons, David (Joan), Brian

(Gail) and his adoring grandchildren, David

(Jonelle), Eric, Andrew, Michelle, Katelyn,

Ryan and Sean, and also by his sister

Carolyn (Warren) Jennings and his sister-inlaw

Helen. He was predeceased by his

parents Allan and Dolly Butler and his

brothers Allan and Arthur. David’s many

interests included community service, golf

and bridge. As an active volunteer, he was

involved in many organizations including St.

John’s Church, Red Cross, Friends of Music

and Abbey Field Houses. For his community

service, David was recognized by the Town

of Port Hope as a “Citizen of the Year“ in

2006. David’s love for his family was

unconditional. He was much loved and

respected by all who knew him. While he

will be sadly missed, he will be celebrated

as a loving husband, a wonderful father and

grandfather, a loyal friend and a good man.

Friends will be received at the ALLISON

FUNERAL HOME, 103 Mill Street North,

Port Hope, Monday 7-9 pm. Funeral Service

Tuesday 2 pm at St. John’s Anglican

Church, Pine Street North, Port Hope.

Interment, Port Hope Union Cemetery.

Reception, St. John’s Parish Hall. Family

extends thanks and appreciation to all of

David’s physicians and caregivers and

especially the staff of the Palliative Care

Unit at Northumberland Hills Hospital. In lieu

of flowers, a donation to your favourite

c h a r i t y i s a p p r e c i a t e d .

www.allisonfuneralhome.com

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