We the family announce with great sadness the death of our beloved Wilson Levi Uriah Butler (Scorchie) on Friday, November 5, 2021. He passed peacefully at home with loving family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, NS on September 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Uriah and Margaret Butler. Wilson is survived by his loving wife Georgina (Munden) with whom he was married for 59 years. His children Christine (Danny) Flynn, and Uriah (Amanda) Butler, grandchildren Danielle Flynn, Coady and Ethan Butler, his sister Alma ‘Daisy’ Kaifosh, and his fur-baby, Minnie. He is predeceased by his five siblings; Cecil and Willie Butler, Laura Marsden-Harpell, Marjory Wadden, and Gertie Thompson. Wilson was loved and will be missed by many family members and close friends, his extended Flynn family, in-laws, and relatives from Newfoundland. Wilson worked as a Maintenance Technician at the ‘old’ General Hospital in Glace Bay for over 20 years. He was a skilled carpenter and pursued his passion for woodworking after his retirement making several pieces of beautiful furniture for family and friends. Wilson was a proud veteran of the Canadian Army serving as a Paratrooper with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. In his downtime, he enjoyed gardening as well as hunting and fishing, especially with his late friend, Nelson Buchanan. Wilson also loved competing on the Donkin Legion Mixed Dart Team where he was awarded the Gus MacLeod Memorial Sportsman Award. This year marked Wilson’s 50-year milestone as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5. Throughout his years of dedicated service, Wilson helped with many campaigns, Legion events, and provided the organization with a variety of handcrafted wooden signs that still get used and cherished today.When Wilson was in good health, he was an active member of his community helping out with The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets. At Wilson’s request, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at 2pm at St. Lukes United Church in Donkin. Donations can be made in Wilson’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family by visiting www.pattenfuneral.com. A sincere thank you to Dr. Dias and Dr. Maclean for their care over the years. As well as Cape Breton Metro Homecare, VON, Nova Scotia Health-Palliative Care Service, EMH services, and Sobeys Pharmacy. A very special thank you to Patsy Leblanc for her care and compassion in Wilson’s last hours - we don’t know what we would’ve done without you. You have a very special gift.
