Raymond J. BUTLER
BUTLER, Raymond J.- The death of Raymond J. Butler, husband
of Shirley C. (Tolan) Butler, occurred at the Saint John Regional
Hospital on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Ray was born on June 14, 1928 in
Grand Falls, N.B., a son of the late J. Vincent and Juliette (Rouleau)
Butler. Ray enjoyed a varied career as a graphic artist, illustrator,
designer, draftsman, motion picture photographer, public relations
executive, before becoming a full-time artist in 1980. In 1991 he was
awarded an Honorary Life Membership by the Saint John Art Club. In
1992 he was awarded the Canada 125 Commemorative Metal and in 2001 the
New Brunswick Day Art Merit Award by the province. Ray will be
remembered for his many different volunteer activities in Fredericton
and Saint John. He was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and Gerry;
and a sister, Alberta Buckley. Besides his wife he is survived by a
son, Stephen (Rose) of Saint John; two daughters, Debbie (Fred) Grass
of Kingston, and Jennifer Butler (Christian Le Gal) of Saint
John; five brothers, Jim (Nancy) of Chapel Grove, Peter (Mary) of
Moncton, Joe (Sandra) of Cambridge-Narrows, Adrian (Gloria) of Black's
Harbour, and Mike of Kingston; one sister, Sr. Pauline Butler, Sisters
of the Good Shepherd, Montreal; three grandchildren, Amanda
(Illya) Neilsen, and Jordan and Brendan Christian; two
great-grandsons, Parker and Carsten Neilsen; his brother-in-law,
Ervine Buckley of Saint John; and his sister-in-law, Doreen Butler of
Saint John. He enjoyed many years with family and friends at Chapel
Grove and home in the North End. Ray was a great lover of life,
family, and art. He will be missed greatly by many. " I DREAM IN
COLOR."
Resting at Fitzpatrick's
Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Wednesday &
Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at St. Peter's Church on Friday morning at eleven o'clock.
Following cremation interment will take place in St. Joseph's
Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be
appreciated.