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1938
DIED
2021
Hugh BUTTERS Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugh BUTTERS
37 Entries
Kathleen McGregor
March 24, 2025
Mr Butters was my English teacher at St Andrew´s, He has so very nice and always had words of understanding, when he knew things we were going through. Will remember him with a fond heart .Always in your hearts never forgotten
Pete Butorac
March 23, 2025
I read this as a 61 year old student of Hugh´s
He was the most wonderful teacher at st Andrew´s
I still remember your kindness, professionalism and good heart.
Ironically I went on to marry a teacher
Hugh rest well. I miss you. And think of you often
Pete Butorac
Kathy McGregor
October 20, 2024
Mr Butters was my English teacher at St. Andrew´s He was nice supportive and wonderful man . I remember skipping class and was caught by him and was told not a good idea need to learn ...never skipped his class again..Nice man and funny . Everyone loved him
Adriana Trinca
March 8, 2024
Hugh, I did not get to meet you personally but did get to know you through the stories your son Christopher shared with me. I would have loved to have met you in person. I think we would have had many good laughs together. A dance or two would have been fantastic too. :) one day I may just get that dance with you. Until then, Keep smiling down upon your family.
Andrew Borins
May 22, 2021
I loved Mr. Butters. Literally. He was a great person. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to correspond briefly with him last year, and was able to share with him how much he meant to me. I was very sad to learn of his passing. I will never, ever forget him.
Matthew Borins
May 22, 2021
Mr. Butters was one of my favourite teachers of all time. He was kind and generous and inspired me to work hard.
I will never forget him.
Dave Lloyd
April 27, 2021
I was a class mate of Chris's back in the 80's and had Mr Butters as a teacher at St.Andrew's
He will be sadly missed
Pat Butters Burmister
April 13, 2021
My sincere condolences to Hugh's family and friends. I know I will miss my cousin and partner in mischief.
Johan Vink
March 14, 2021
My condolences to the Butters family. I knew Hugh as a colleague at St. Andrew's J.H.S. He was one of the first staff members to greet me when I first arrived and helped me enormously. His kindness, interest and leadership was ever present for staff, students and parents alike. Hugh had a big impact on many people. Clearly a life well lived!! Fondly remembering his crinkly eyed laugh.
Andrew Butters
March 13, 2021
Uncle Hugh was a compassionate, dedicated, and selfless man and will be missed. Sending love to my cousins and family members.
Gillian Hill
March 13, 2021
Dear Jennifer and Christopher,
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your dear dad. He was such a great guy! He was always puttering around camp doing all that needed to be done with that grin of his and always had time for a chat and laugh. I adored him.
May your infinite supply of memories sustain you until you see both Hugh, and your equally amazing Carolea, again.
With sincere condolences,
Gillian (Gill Whyte) Hill
James Milner
March 12, 2021
I had Mr. Butters as a teacher at St. Andrew's JHS in the 1980s. So many decades later, I still remember his enthusiasm and positive attitude. I also remember how he teased us that we needed to do our jumping-jacks again because we left out the apostrophe when spelling St. Andrew's! He left a positive and lasting impression on me. He was always kind, encouraging, and shared his love for life and learning. Thanks for everything, Mr. Butters!
Matthew Butters
March 12, 2021
I had the chance to talk to Uncle Hugh around Christmas time. I will always remember what a kind and loving man he was.
Davina Greenberg
March 12, 2021
Mr. Butters was my favourite teacher at St. Andrews JHS. I remember him as such a warm and gentle man. My condolences to the family for such a great loss.
Vanessa Judelman
March 12, 2021
Carolee, Jen and Chris. I was so sad to hear of Hugh’s passing via Facebook. I have the most wonderful memories of your entire family from “back in the day “. From Page Public School to St Andrews, to Tanamakoon, you were all a wonderful part of the mosaic of my childhood. Hugh was one of my favourite teachers of all time. Sending you all lots of love during this very sad time. Oh to all be together again amidst those ceded green canoes.
Susan (Butters) Barrett
March 11, 2021
On behalf of Barb (Butters) and Doug Johnston and Mike and I, we were very sorry to learn of Hugh's passing. Our condolences to everyone in the family.
John Kay
March 11, 2021
Frank, Dave and families, please accept my condolences on your loss. When I heard, great memories of endless games of road hockey on Beech Street sprang to mind. Rest In Peace Hugh
Sandra M Bertolino
March 11, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Geraldine Vickers
March 11, 2021
I was very fortunate to have Mr. Butters as my teacher, during my time at St. Andrew's JHS. He was quite admired by us unruly teens and he personally made a positive difference in my life. He set the bar extremely high, as far as educators go. We used to stand on our desks when he would walk into the classroom, saluting him with admiration. He used to play John Lennon's "Imagine" at the beginning of class. It was an excellent history lesson, indeed.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Butters
Barrie Sachs
March 11, 2021
One of of my Favourite teachers of all time! My condolences on your loss.
Mark Mann
March 11, 2021
I went to St Andrew’s JHS. Mr Butters was the one educator above all others who made my experience a positive one.
I remember him as a warm, caring and gentle soul.
I’m happy he led such a full and loving life. Rest In Peace.
Shari White
March 11, 2021
Like so many others, I was fortunate to have been a student of Mr. Butters at St Andrew's JHS. He was a great teacher, had a wonderful sense of humour and he put up with Mr Speers constantly interrupting our class, to teach his own "valuable lessons".
Chris, I am so sorry for your loss.
Shari (Goldstein) White
Lee Birbrager
March 10, 2021
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Butters. He was an absolutely wonderful teacher at St Andrews Junior High School. Mr Butters' sense of humor will always be remembered. It was so wonderful to see him a few years ago at the St Andrews reunion. He was truly a special person. Condolences to the family. Chris, just as a reminder, you and I were the same year at St Andrews.
Susanne Gonzalez
March 10, 2021
My deepest condolence a wonderful man .I would see Hugh and Carolea Weekly as he would bring Carolea to get her hair done with me. Hugh and Carolea Will be both missed my condolence go out to the family. Susanne Gonzalez (hairstylist and friend)
Lesley (Alexander) Daniels
March 10, 2021
I have fond memories of History class at St. Andrews with Mr. Butters! He knew how to make it engaging. Although I'm so sorry to hear of his passing, it was nice to read about HIS history. It sounds like he lived a wonderful life and has left a beautiful legacy of love for his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. Wishing them, and his many friends and colleagues, peace at this time.
Heather Dyer
March 10, 2021
What a loss for the educational system. I wish my kids had such enthusiastic and fun teachers. A rare class that I looked forward to. Mr, Butters, Mr. Speers, and Mr. Renzetti we’re a great trio. My condolences to the family. I’m sure it wasn’t always easy for Chris to be at the same school as his dad :).
Phillip and Carol Murphy
March 10, 2021
As "snowbird" neighbors at Surfrider Resort, Lauderdale by the Sea Florida, we knew Hugh and Carolea for many years. Many a story was told and books shared by Hugh reflecting his sense of humor and sharing spirit.
Our condolences to his family.
Phil and Carol Murphy
LBTS Florida/Binghamton NY
Sharon Kornhaber Rival
March 10, 2021
I was his student at St. Andrews over 35 years ago. I loved running into Mr.Butters at various hot spots throughout North York. He always remembered me and took time to stop and chat. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Deborah Capaccio
March 10, 2021
I'm so sad to hear this. Mr Butters was my 8th grade history teacher at St. Andrews and made a massive impact on my self-esteem. As an awkward 14 year old girl, he made me feel accepted, welcomed and SMART. RIP to you friend.
Deborah
Carol Ball (Paddle)
March 10, 2021
My sincere condolences to the family. I met Hugh and Carolea when I worked at Tanamakoon in 1975-6 taking care of the senior staff's children. When Hugh went away for business, young Christopher missed him very much. His Mom asked if I would spend extra time with him so Christopher and I took walks through the grounds making up stories about imaginary woodland creatures. He loved airplanes at the time and I sewed him a felt airplane stuffy. I thoroughly enjoyed those summers at Tanamakoon and I brought the camp songs with me to my next camp as Jr Forest Ranger where we sang some of them as we planted trees near Timmons. I hope that Hugh's family and friends will hold their happy memories close and that they will bring you comfort in the coming days.
Randilyn Wilton
March 10, 2021
I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He taught with my dad at St. Andrew's Junior High. I remember seeing him many times when I visited the school. The last time I saw him and your mom was in 2015 at my wedding. I was so glad they could attend. Your dad and mom were always so interested in how I was doing and would often ask my dad to say hello to me for them. Please know your family is in my prayers.
Marie Gowans
March 10, 2021
I'm so sad to read this your mom and dad were just lovely people~
When they would come into Capelli's to see us you wanted to stop working sit down have a coffee and chat I will miss them greatly ~ may your wonderful memories help with your sorrow
Bob Speers
March 10, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Mr Butters as I knew him became one of my father's (Grif) best friends as they lived and taught together over 20 years at St Andrews. Any time we had the chance to see him his smile and sense of humor always impressed me. I can't tell you how many times over the years he'd send home a copy of Sports Illustrated for me to read and eventually he was sending them home for my son. He was a blessing in my Dad's life and to our entire family!
Mike Palermo
March 10, 2021
To Frank and Bari-Lynn; So sorry for your loss. I met Hugh a number of times at Willmington when I was a Phys. Ed. Consultant and always enjoyed his company. A first-class guy!
John Cole
March 10, 2021
I was a friend and neighbour growing up in Collingwood. I have nothing but fond memories of Hugh.
Janet McLeod
March 10, 2021
I had just been thinking about Carolea yesterday, concluding she was really the essence of what Tanamakoon meant to me, as a youngster and then a counselor, over 9 summers. What a wonderful pair, how amazing they found each other, and may I convey what a positive and lasting influence they have had on my life. With thanks to the family for sharing them with the rest of us.
JOHN E BAWDEN
March 10, 2021
He was a dedicated history teacher at St. Andrews Junior High. My condolences to his family.
John (Ed) Bawden
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