The death of Wayne S.
Butler, of Cape Spear, NB, occurred suddenly
and unexpectedly, early Monday Morning, August 11, 2014 on the waters
of the Northumberland Strait, doing that which he most enjoyed as a
helping hand on his brother's fishing boat. He was 63.
Born in Sackville, NB, Wayne was the eldest son of
Daisy (Trenholm) and Stan Butler, Melrose. In addition to his parents,
Wayne is survived by seven brothers, Danny, Stephen, Troy, Jody,
Shawn, Gregory and Mark; four sisters, Sandra Reade, Patsy Scott,
Karen Saulnier and Judy Butler; uncle, Bea Melanson; as well as
several nieces and nephews.
Wayne spent most of
his life working locally in the woods and at Spray Lake, Alberta. He
was also employed for some time at the Saint John Drydocks. When not
in the woods, he would be working as a hired hand fishing lobster,
scallops, mackerel, herring and hake in the Cape Tormentine and Cape
Breton areas.
For the past fifteen years, he
resided in Cape Spear, at the home of Robert Grant, where he worked as
a helping hand in the blueberry fields and in the woods cutting
firewood during the winter season.
In his
spare moments he spent much time in his vegetable garden; he
thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing, clamming and sporting about on
his ATV. Despite declining health the past few years, he always
volunteered his help when called upon by family, friends or
neighbours.
As per Wayne's wishes, there will
be no visitation or funeral service. Donations in Wayne's memory can
be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Arrangements in care of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street,
Sackville (506-364-1300).
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca