Cecil Boutilier
Born In: Wadden's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 3rd, 2010
Cecil Verner Boutilier, 76 of Glace Bay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, surrounded by his loving family at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Born in Wadden’s Cove he was the son of the late John James and Florence May (Watson) Boutilier.
Our father Cecil was a hard working coal miner with Devco for 34 years. He was a lover of sports such as hockey (long time Toronto Maple Leafs fan). He also loved baseball and was a coach for many years. Cecil coached men’s softball, fastball, women’s league and was an umpire for many years. He was proud to umpire many games for the Christmas Daddies Fund Raiser Tournament.
Our father was born and spent his younger years in Wadden’s Cove and because of this he instilled a love of the country in his children. Together they enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and many other outdoor activities. He made time for his many friends, visiting them at Branch 3 Legion for a game of pool or a good ribbing about a game on the television.
Cecil loved animals especially his best friend, ‘Lucky’. Cecil will never be forgotten and he will be sadly missed by his family and friends forever.
Cecil is survived by his daughters, Cindy (Ray), Stephanie (Brian); sons, Cecil (Evie), Ronnie (Elaine), Tony, Levi (Angela), Darren (Wenda); sister, Edie and brothers, Henry (Joyce), Bobby (Shirley). He will be sadly missed by 25 grandchildren, the first being, Amanda whom he loved and adored and three great-grandchildren and countless numbers of nieces and nephews, whom he loved and cherished dearly, and who all lovingly referred to him as ‘Poppy’.
He was predeceased by his son, Johnny; sisters, Charlotte, Shirley, Bessie, Florence and by brothers, Billy, George, Albert, Levi, Charlie and Eldon and grandchildren, twins, Cecil and Katharine.
Visitation for Cecil will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in St. John’s Church with Fr. Leo Boone officiating.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pattenfuneral.com.
THE JOURNEY
Many years ago, I went to the mines,
To support my family, we were nine.
The dust set in deep
But did not cause my end.
It was something different
As it took many of my friends.
My children are strong,
To watch what went wrong
As I went to my final sleep,
It was hard to watch them weep,
I passed on through laughter, which made me glad,
It was hard to see my children so sad.
Today I went to see my little boy,
Johnny is his name and he brought me much joy.
I am now at peace and you must understand
That it was my time to leave this wonderful land
What I taught you, whether great or small
You must understand, I love you all
So sister or brother
Make sure you love one another.
