Obituary of Eric Alan Butt

Eric Alan Butt December 6, 1932 – July 10, 2014 Peacefully at Watford Quality Care Centre on July 10, 2014, Eric Alan Butt of Forest, age 81. Predeceased by Bernita, loving wife of 51 years (2008). Devoted father to Lori Allen (Jim), Noel Butt (Susie), Alison Delmage (Todd), Katy Dobroski (Adam), and Sara Scott (Randy). Loving grandfather to David (Ashley), Neil (David), Jonathan, Dana, Nicole, Jessica, Mavis, Sam, and Jack. Dear brother of Ernest Jr. Butt (Janet) and Larry Butt (Ruth) of Forest and Linda Copley (George) of Watford. Predeceased by sister Jean and brother-in-law Jim Hipwell of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Eric was born and raised in Forest and lived in the area all of his life, except for brief periods in Niagara Falls and Sarnia. During his career as a Certified General Accountant, Eric worked in a number of locations including many years as the business administrator for the Lambton Health Unit. He retired in 1995 with more than 20 years service as the Treasurer of Moore Township. Music was a constant and integral part of Eric's life. He honed his skills as a piano player while performing with his father, Ernie, and the Forest Ramblers during the late 1940's. He continued to play in both professional and volunteer settings, as a member of different ensembles and individually. He also played baritone with the Forest Excelsior Band for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Musician's Union. Eric was a Shriner, a Mason, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 176, Forest. He was active in these organizations throughout his life. Eric loved to have fun, as was evidenced by many memorable get-togethers. Eric valued friendships and family most of all and will be dearly missed. Friends may call at the FOREST CHAPEL OF DENNING FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 9 James Street South, Forest, on Monday, July 14, 2014 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at Christ Anglican Church on Tuesday afternoon, July 15, 2014, at 1:00 pm. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Christ Anglican Church, Forest. Online condolences may be left at www.denningfuneralhome.com