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David Rupert "David Rupert" Butler

1925 - 2007

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Obituary of David Rupert Butler

David Rupert Butler 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 WWII, 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-in-law 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 AbbeyField 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 charity is appreciated. www.allisonfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Monday 7-9 pm Allison Funeral Home Port Hope ON DIRECTIONS: FROM HWY 401 Exit at County Rd. 28, Ontario St. (exit 464). Follow Ontario St. south into Port Hope. The funeral home is located at the juncture of Ontario St., Young St. and Mill St. N. on the east (left) side of Mill St. N. The parking lot (behind the building) can be accessed either from Young St. or Mill St. N.

Service

Tuesday 2 pm at St. John?s Anglican Church, Pine Street North, Port Hope. St. John's Anglican Church, Port Hope

Interment

Port Hope Union Cemetery Port Hope ON DIRECTIONS: FROM HWY 401 Exit at County Rd. 2, Toronto Rd. (exit 461). Follow Toronto Rd. south into Port Hope. The cemetery is located just past Jocelyn St./Marsh Rd. on the west (right) side of the road.

Reception

St. John's Parish Hall Port Hope ON DIRECTIONS: FROM HWY 401 eastbound Exit at County Rd. 2, Toronto Rd. (exit 461). Follow Toronto Rd. south into Port Hope to Ridout St. Turn left at Ridout St. Follow Ridout St. east (it becomes Walton St.) to Pine St. Turn left on Pine St. Follow Pine St. north. The church is located a short distance along on the east (right) side of the street at the corner of South St. FROM HWY 401 westbound Exit at County Rd. 28, Ontario St. (exit 464). Follow Ontario St. south into Port Hope. At the "Y" veer to the left and continue south to Walton St. Turn right on Walton St. Follow Walton St. west through the business section to Pine St. Turn right on Pine St. Follow Pine St. north. The church is located a short distance along on the east (right) side of Pine St. at South St.
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