07 Mississauga - family support
Trip Start
Jan 15, 2008
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Trip End
Jun 08, 2008
Mississauga,
Ontario,
Canada
Sunday, April 6, 2008
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I will be heading back to the Everglades after the weekend to experience their wet season while testing out my new bug jacket... I will keep you all updated as I battle the expected mosquito hoards; these bugs are actually a critical part of the Everglades lifecycle and perhaps, donating some of my blood will help perpetuate this North American Eden.
Warmest regards... TomB
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ALBERT CHARLES HENRY (BERT) BUTTLE
Peacefully at Trillium Mississauga, on Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 in his 87th year
Dad
. Dearly loved husband of Gwendoline May (nee Harries). Loving father of Eileen (Ron Wilke), Tom, Peter (Lesley) and Moyra (Dave Cumming). Proud grandfather of Lauri (Craig Sacchetti), Sherri (Gary Thomson), Peter, Aaron, Margorie, JohnPaul, Meghan, Jeffrey, Darryl and Daniel. Very proud great-grandfather of Ashlee, Brendan, Brittany and Nicola. He was predeceased by brother Arthur and sister Margorie.Bert was born and raised in the U.K., a WW II paratrooper, emigrated to Canada in August 1957 and worked for Domtar as a Master Electrician, then with the Government of Ontario, Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Trades, until his retirement in 1986. After retiring he volunteered for 20 years as a driver for the Red Cross.
Bert was known and highly regarded for his integrity and sense of humour. He was a staunch supporter of any activity his children and grandchildren participated in, and was always so proud of their accomplishments. We are grateful that he was able to witness Jeffrey's World Championship Gold Medal this weekend.
The family plans to hold a Memorial Mass at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church (2300 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Mississauga) on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 11 a.m. His body has been donated to the University of Toronto at his request. The family will be holding a celebration of his life in the summer. They will raise their glasses in celebration of a life well-lived.
No flowers please. Donations in his memory to the Oncology Department of Trillium Mississauga or to the Cancer Society. Thank you to the dedicated Doctors and Nurses who made his stay with them peaceful.
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