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Obituary for Joseph Edward Butler

Joseph Edward  Butler
Butler, Joseph Edward

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joseph Edward Butler, following a courageous 2 year battle with cancer, at the age of 68. Loving father of Jodi Hartman (John), Jenna Beltrame (Giuseppe) and Daniel Butler. PaPa Joe of K-Lee, Brianna and Mateo. Dear brother of Jim (Karen), Sheila, Naish (Claudette), Rick, Melvin (Fran), Mary (Alex), Rochelle (Dennis) and the late Diane and Gary. Fondly remembered by Kim, Paul, Leslie, Duane, Julie, and Rolly. Joe will be missed by his great grandchildren Cami and Andres. Joe will also be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Joseph was born in New Waterford Nova Scotia. Joe made his way to Kitchener to start a plumbing apprenticeship and eventually owning and operating Butler Plumbing and Heating for many years. Joseph built his dream home in the country where he spent 30 years of his life raising a family. Joe was a proud fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Joe enjoyed golfing, listening to his tunes, riding his lawn mower and he most looked forward to the family reunions at the cottage every Labour Day weekend.

We would like to thank Dr. Valdez and the Oncology and PSM team at Grand River Hospital. Warm thanks to the nursing team from CarePartners, specifically Nurse Vanessa for your compassionate care of our beloved Dad. Warm thanks to the Nursing team and Dr Sayed on CTU at Grand River Hospital and for the Dr’s and nursing team at Freeport Hospital for your exceptional care.

Joe's family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2020 and from 12:30-1:15 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Memorial Service in the chapel on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Grand River Hospital Foundation - Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Joe's memorial.
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