BOUTILIER, Eugene Frederick Sr. "Boots" - 76, Seabright, passed away peacefully March 14, 2005, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Halifax on September 6, 1928, he was a son of the late Foster and Lily (Streeter) Boutilier. Eugene and Bertha (loving wife of 52 years), moved to Seabright, Halifax Co., in 1964. Eugene was employed by Flemming's Foundry and Hillis Foundry in Halifax for several years. Later buying a company from his employer Ed Gould of Guardian Maintenance, known as E.F. Boutilier's Oil Pumping, and successfully ran this Marine Lubrication business for 41 years before retiring in 1996. Eugene pumped lube oil aboard Her Majesty the Queen's ships and worked with the largest oil companies in North America. Eugene was also responsible for starting the regular weekly garbage collection on the Peggy's Cove Road from 1965-1977. After retiring in 1996 he loved to work with wood in his garage and made lawn furniture and crafts. He was a very loving and caring man to all his family, friends and strangers in need. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Bertha Hamm; sons, Eugene Jr. (Debbie), Middle Village; Robert, Glen Haven; daughters, Lily (Murray) Brennan, Chezzetcook; Katina (Terry) Richardson, Glen Haven; brothers, Ernest (Berneice), Halifax; Earl, Gold River; David, Gold River; sisters, Ruth (Percy) Wilneff, Mahone Bay; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by son, Kevin; brothers, Henry, Foster Cyril, and John; sister, Joyce. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Hackett's Cove, Rev. Irvin Letto officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca