Craig Boutilier
Born In: Waddens Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: December 20th, 1934
Passed in: Waddens Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: June 24th, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Boutilier, 76 of Waddens Cove. Craig passed away on Friday, June 24, at the Glace Bay Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Born in Waddens Cove, Craig was the son of the late Willie and Minnie (Wadden) Boutilier and was a member of Christ Church, South Head.
Although born with a hearing disability, Craig was a fisherman in his younger years and later worked for the H. H. Hopkins Fish Plant for many years until his retirement.
He loved his extended family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially the Christmas Eve celebrations he shared with them every year at his home.
During his retirement Craig enjoyed bingo, gardening, bird watching and playing with his dog ‘Scrappy’.
Craig is survived by one brother Gary (Gail) Boutilier, Waddens Cove; sister-in-law Janice Boutilier, Waddens Cove; brother-in-law Sidney MacPherson, Glace Bay; several loving nieces and nephews who were very dear to him especially Susan (Bernie) MacDonald and Stewart (Rhonda) MacPherson who were his longtime companions.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother Frank Boutilier, Waddens Cove; sisters Genevieve MacPherson, Glace Bay and Rhea in infancy.
In honoring Craig’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service will be held Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. in Christ Church, South Head, with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating, interment will follow in the church’s cemetery. Following the committal service, all are invited to join the family for a reception at the home of Bernard and Susan MacDonald.
Family flowers only.
As an expression of sympathy for Craig, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Palliative Care Society or to Christ Church, South Head.
On line condolences to the Boutilier family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
