Obituary of Ronald Butler

BUTLER, Ron of Port Dover passed away peacefully at Dover Cliffs LTC on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in his 89th year. Predeceased by his wife June (Reid) (1998).  Loving special friend and companion Bessie Smith. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Cromwell and Marlene and Fred Bridgwater. Loving uncle of Roy and Andrea Powell, Cindy Snively and Pork Chop, Steven and Deb Butler, Lynn and Steve Thurman, Wayne and Deb Butler, Rory and Pam Butler, Rob and Debbie Cromwell, Christie Mark and Victor Powell, Colleen and Don Erwin, Curt and Sherry Bridgwater and Cara and Wayne Montour. Survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed by his dear friends Everett and Jen Faulkner and everyone at the Dairy Bar. Predeceased by his parents Oscar and Adelaide Butler, all of his siblings, and nieces and nephews. Ron was owner/operator with his brother of Butler Fencing for many years. He was an avid woodworker and spent many hours with Harley creating projects. Ron loved to travel, one of his favourite destinations was Hawaii. He was a long time member of Knox Presbyterian Church, which he helped build with his dad and brother. Ron was also a member of Erie Lodge # 149 A.F. & A.M.  Ron served as a Port Dover volunteer fireman and as an executive of the Port Dover Junior Hockey Club. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the visitation and services will be private. Cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held a later date. Pastor Pam Hogewoning officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, Port Dover 519-583-1530. For those wishing donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. On-line donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca