BUTLER, THOMAS - It is with great sadness the family of Thomas Edward Butler, announce his sudden and unexpected passing on October 28, 2012 at his residence in Toronto, Ontario. Born in West Saint John on June 30th, 1950 he was the beloved first son of the late Edward Butler and Lauretta (Peters) Butler. At the age of 19, Tommy moved from the family home in Prince of Wales to seek work in Edmonton Alberta. He was employed in the trucking business while out West and then moved to Toronto in 1988 where he continued his career in trucking. "Tommy" was a gentle giant with a kind and generous heart - always looking out for his younger brothers and sisters. He is survived by his good friend Minage "Minny", his 6 Siblings; his twin sister Lila McGrath (Donald) of Black River, New Brunswick, sister Diane Butler of Toronto, Ontario, brothers Ken Butler (Jan) and Leo Butler (Janet) both of Edmonton, Alberta, brother Kevin Butler (Barb) of Quispamsis and sister Tonya Thompson (Scott) of Rothesay, N.B., and several nieces and nephews.
A ceremony was held at the Jerrett Funeral home in Toronto, Ontario on Friday, November 2, 2012.