BOUTILIERS POINT/DARTMOUTH - It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Sandy passed away peacefully on January 29, 2012, at Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home at the age of 84.  Sandy was born on May 6, 1927, the son of Stuart and Annis (Hamilton) Boutilier in Boutliers Point. He became a skilled mason and was well known for his beautiful brickwork. He worked for C.W. Stone for several years and then went on to work for the Halifax School Board, from where he retired. He served for 43 years with the Black Point fire department, holding many different positions over that time. He loved the outdoors hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and ATV’ing with his buddies. He loved to play Auction 45’s and crib. Sandy was always very easy going and willing to help his neighbors whenever he could. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Madeline (Meisner) Boutilier, son Darrell (Kaye) Boutilier, daughter Lynn (Tom) Hatt and son Colin (Karen) Boutilier. He is also survived by his grandchildren, David (Kelly) Coolen, Ryan Boutilier and Holly Boutilier, and great grandson David Joshua Coolen. His brothers Hugh and Neil, and twins Barbara and Brenton predeceased Sandy. He was also predeceased by his son Lorne in 1981.  Visitation will held 4-7 p.m. Wednesday February 1. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday February 2, both in the Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home 13549 Peggys Cove Road, Tantallon. Rev. Paul Findlay officiating. Burial to follow in St James Anglican Church, Boutliers Point.  We would like to thank all the “special” caregivers, nurses and doctors at Oakwood Terrace for all their kindness and support. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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