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BOUTILIER,
Dennis Lawrence
-67, Timberlea, passed away May 5, 2009, at home. Born in Hackett's Cove, he
was a son of the late Stella and Wellesley Boutilier. Left to remember him
are his wife of 45 years, Patricia (Mason); son, Christopher (Maritta), Lake
Echo; daughters, Kathleen, Halifax; Janise (Marc Davidson), Upper Tantallon;
grandchildren, Matthew and Alexander Boutilier; Rachael, Hilary and Jack
Davidson, Upper Tantallon; sisters, Elizabeth Morse, Janet (David) Shaw,
Clare (Reg) Morash; aunt, Helen D'Aubin, all of Hackett's Cove and many
special in-laws. He was a carpenter for over 50 years, working for Cadillac
Developments for more than 30 years. Dennis was a man of all seasons. In
spring he loved to find remote fishing spots, carrying his small homemade
boat on his shoulders, walking for miles, bringing home the catch, preparing
gardens, vegetables for the family and flowers for his wife; fertilizing
Christmas trees. In the summer, the earlier years spent motorcycling with
his buddies, camping with family and friends; hiking, salt water fishing in
St. Margaret's Bay, and golf. In fall, harvesting grapes to make wine,
putting the garden to rest; harvesting Christmas trees, but hunting was a
priority. Thanksgiving was spent at the Mills since 1992, with two other
families, totaling up to 30, as the grandchildren arrived over the years. In
winter, Dennis loved cross country skiing or snowshoeing; covering land that
most folks don't get to see, and trips to the log cabin with friends. All in
all, he was an outdoors person. During the four seasons, he enjoyed his
family, preparing the special holiday meals. He loved his grandchildren and
spent many hours with them. He bowled twice a week and was a blood donor
over the years. Dennis was renovating the homestead in Hackett's Cove up to
three weeks ago when he was diagnosed with cancer. We were going to move
from the river in Timberlea back to the ocean in Hackett's Cove. His illness
was brief and we managed to have him home where he could sit and watch the
bird activity in the backyard. We want to thank Palliative Care for the
wonderful support for the last several days, and words cannot thank Dr.
Robert Scovil enough for Dennis' care and many home visits. The family would
also like to thank the support of our good friends. Donations can be made to
Palliative Care, or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes. A family committal will be held
at a later date. A celebration of Dennis' life will be announced for late
June. On-line condolences can be made to:
www.rawalker.ca
A celebration of Dennis' life will take place in St. Luke's United Church Hall, Upper Tantallon, on Thursday, June 11, from 2-4 p.m. Please join us. The Family |
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