Charles Richard Butler
Charles Richard Butler
June 7th, 1939 – November 3rd, 2018
It’s with sadness in our hearts we announce that Charles Richard Butler passed away suddenly on November 3rd, 2018, in his 79th year.
He was working as a bus driver and had a charter to the Ontario Science Centre. He had a tragic fall on the escalator that resulted in head trauma, and he sadly passed away in Sunnybrook Hospital that evening because of his injuries.
He is survived by his wife Marsha Butler, his daughter Laurie Perry (Butler) and son-in-law David Perry, and his son Brian Butler (Chantelle).
He will be greatly missed and forever cherished by his granddaughters Charleigh (who’s named after him), Georgia, Scarlett, Raya and Emersyn, as well as his grandson Troy.
Survived also by his son David Malin (England) and daughter Diane Ritchie (Nova Scotia), and grandsons Ryan and Adam Ritchie.
He will be fondly remembered and missed by his Brother-in law Gary (Debbie) and his Sister-in-law Marinna (Bob), and his many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Charles and Mary Butler, his sisters Billie Jean and Mary Elizabeth and his brother Burley Raymond.
He will be remembered as a hard working, loyal, interesting story teller. He was most honoured in life to be a loving and involved Grandpa.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 25th, between the hours of 1pm – 4pm. Children are welcome.
Please join us at 247 Glenvalley Dr, Cambridge, ON N1T1R3
David Richard Butrler-Malin
To my father who will always be remembered. He shared his love of aviation, electronics and computer science. All of which my life still revolve around today.
A Pilot’s Prayer
When this life I’m in is done,
and at the gates I stand,
my hope is that I answer all
the questions on command.
I doubt I’ll be asked of my fame,
or all the things I knew.
Instead, did I witness the rainbows
on rainy days I flew.
The hours logged, the status reached,
the ratings will not matter.
Did I notice the sun’s rays
on the lakes that scattered.
Or what about the droplets clear,
that spread across my screen?
And the twinkling eyes of student pilots keen?
How fast, how far, how much, how high? I won’t be asked these things.
But did I take the time to watch
the moonbeams wash my wings?
And did I see the patchwork fields
the mirrored lakes below?
Or the mountains high and velvet hills? Of these did I behold?
And when the goals are reached at last.
When all the flying’s done.
I’ll answer with no regret – Indeed! I had some fun.
So when these things are asked of me,
and I can reach no higher.
My prayer this day with hands extended, please welcome home this Flyer.
Goodbye dad,
Goodbye Captain Butler, RCAF
Diane Ritchie
Thinking of your family during this time of mourning.
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathies,
Diane, Ryan and Adam Ritchie
Meaghan & Josh Adamski
Uncle Charlie..we will miss you so much, rest easy. Thoughts and hugs to everyone in his life during such a difficult time. We wish we could be there celebrating his life today…please know that we are from Halifax. Our condolences and much love from The Adamskis.
Matthew Mosher
Marsha, Laurie and Brian, I am thinking of all of you in these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Charlie will always be in our hearts and memories. Love you guys.
The Eisebraun Family
Thinking of you all today and wish we could be there to help and support you at this time.
Amanda Morrison
To the family,
So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Uncle Charlie. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Xox
Amanda & family
Michael, Tasha, Liam and Haley
I was very saddened to hear of Uncle Charlie’s passing. Our hearts are with you Marsha, Laurie and Brian.
Debbie Mosher
You are all in my thoughts and prayers and hope that throughout time you will be able to draw upon many great memories that will comfort you. The girls will miss him so much as he was a big part of there lives but they too will have those wonderful memories as they grow to draw upon. I
Jaime Morrison
Thinking of you all, sorry I can’t be there today to celebrate Uncle Charlie’s life. I will cherish the childhood memories of him. Although Charlie is gone, his spirit and love remains and I hope this tragedy only brings your family closer as you remember him together. I love you all
Jaime
Tony Nickerson
Tony and Anna
Offer our sincere condolences to Marsha Butler and family on the loss of husband and father.
Markham Mosher
I’m so sorry for the loss of uncle Charlie. Sending all my love and thoughts to the family