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Evan John Butchers
1941 - 2019
Evan John Butchers
1941 - 2019
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BORN
1941
DIED
2019
Evan Butchers Obituary
January 7, 1941 - March 8, 2019
Evan lived a great life filled with love, laughter and fun times, but, there were struggles also that he bravely faced with a smile and humour.
He had been a Funeral Director for 50 years. This was not the sum total of our Evan. He was:
Life long Argos fan, Grey Cup or bust every year
Greyhound bus driver
Santa Claus to many
Balmy Beach Club member
Malvern Collegiate Red & Black Society, active and involved member
Car enthusiast- Professional Car Society member
Honorary "Dad" and "Uncle"
He was a trusted friend who touched so many hearts in his special way.
Evan leaves his sister Joan of Midland, and was predeceased by his parents Elsie and Dr. Burns Plewes.
Visitation on Friday March 15, 2019 at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 2570 Danforth Ave. ( at Main St.), Toronto.
Service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St., (between Gerrard St. & Kingston Road), Toronto at 11 am on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Reception at church following service.
Private interment.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or Calvary Baptist Church, if desired.
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Helen Cannefax
March 17, 2019
To my very special friend, Joan - l send you my love and support at this very sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Helen
Steven Silver
March 12, 2019
Very sorry to hear of Evans passing. I enjoyed our friendship and our visits. His knowledge of professional vehicles was unlimited. He will be missed.
Josephine Waites
March 11, 2019
Evan was one of the nicest people that I had the pleasure knowing. Rest in Peacemy friend. Condolences to all of his friends and family
Margaret Powell
March 10, 2019
He was my cousin, used to come to my moms house a lot, we had a lot of good times together when I was young, he was a very special person in my life, I will miss him but glad all his suffering is over, he has been through a lot in the last tears. RIP we will meet again Izzie
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