Wilfred Hamilton "Boots" Boutilier

1943-2010

Wilfred Hamilton "Boots" Boutilier
66, Glace Bay

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our son, husband and father, Boots Boutilier, 39 Reserve Street, Glace Bay on Sunday, January 24, 2010.

Born in Sydney, he was the only child of Mildred "Polly" Boutilier and the late Ernest Boutilier.

Boots worked many years in the insurance industry, first as an adjuster then as the manager of Island Insurance in North Sydney. He was a founding partner in the MacLeod Lorway Group and was Vice President until his retirement in 1999.

Boots' passions were fishing and gardening. He spent many hours at his summer home in Margaree either on the river or in his garden. He excelled on the horseshoe pitch and won many tournaments at Northside East Bay.

He was past-president of the Cape Breton Canoe and Geographic Society, and the Cape Breton Anglers Association. Boots was also a long standing member of the "card club".

Besides his mother, Boots is survived by his wife, Wilma (Lever) Boutilier, son Marc and daughter, Jennifer.

Visitation will take place 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27 at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. A funeral service in celebration of Boots will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at St. Andrews United Church, 40 Bentick St., Sydney.

Interment to take place at Holy Family Cemetery, MacLeod's Road, Glace Bay. Donations in Boots’ memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice. Online condolences to the Boutilier family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca

Condolences

So sorry to hear about Boots, he will be missed by all. Love, Brian, Sherrie, Josh, Noah & Mya Stoodley

— Brian & Sherrie Stoodley

We just wanted to send our deepest sympathy and let you know we are thinking of you and your family. Your dad was a great man and will always be remembered that way. It was a pleasure to have known him. Wishing we could be there for you and your family and want you to know if there is anything we can do, call day or night, take care and we love you.

— Cora Lee, Scott & Logan Urquhart

Jennifer I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayer's are with you, your mom and brother.

— Tanya Wilson

Jennifer, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. Please pass my condolences on to your mom and your brother.

— Janice Peach

Marc, Jennifer and Wilma, we are so sorry for your loss. We have so many good memories of growing up in the Reserve Street neighbourhood. Our thoughts are with you, Love John, Kenneth and Susan Baird

— John, Kenneth and Susan Baird

Dear Wilma, Marc & Jennifer, So sorry to hear of Boots passing ~ our sincere sympathy is extended to all of you....

— Anne & |Shirley Buchanan

So sorry & shocked to hear of Boots passing. Our prayers & thoughts are with you.

— Gary ,Linda Warner & family

we are so sorry to hear about your loss.our hearts and prayer,s go out to all of you.may god bless you.

— RUDY AND DOREEN MACDOUGALL.

To The Family of the Late Wilfred Hamilton "Boots" Boutilier: I am writing to express my sincere sympathy on the death of your loved one, Boots. Those whose lives he touched will not soon forget his contribution to the community. Words can never put into perspective the sorrow and emptiness that is suffered at such a loss as yours. I do hope your pain is eased somewhat by knowing that others too feel sadness and want to share that very heavy burden. I will be thinking of you all in the days ahead. My prayers are with you. Sincerely,

— Rodger Cuzner, MP Cape Breton-Canso

Jennifer, our deepest sympathy on the death of you Dad. Although no words can really help to ease your pain right now. Just know that your memories of him will give you strength; and in the days ahead allow yourself to find comfort in knowing that he is watching over you and your family now. Thinking of you, Gail & Phil Mintern

— Gail Firlotte-Mintern

A great guy both business-wise and personally. I am the long-retired manager of the old Canadian General Insurance Company and had the pleasure of knowing and working with Boots for a lot of years. He will be missed. Blessings on the family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Tony Hunter

— Tony Hunter

I wanted to pass on my heartfelt condolences in your loss. Boots and I were great friends back in our teenage years and we spent many an evening on the Sydney Harbour fishing for mackerel. For every one I'd catch he would catch 20. Besides the fishing we would hang around the "Y', go to movies or "score the drag". They were great times. Boots was a good friend, a great guy, gentle and caring. My deepest sympathies. Doug Vail

— Doug & Donna Vail

My dear Jenn, I do know the loss you feel,may God sustain you and give you and your family the strength you need to get through this very difficult loss! You are in my prayers at this very moment. Hold on to the memories they will help you get through..God Bless! Karen

— Karen Francis

Our sincerely condolences to all of you during this sad time. Our daughter, Angela, called us from Halifax this morning to tell us the news. We were shockedm of course. We last saw Wilfred with Polly at Jennifer's in Bedford Christmas 2008. It was such a lovely visit and we were all so thrilled to be able to see them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Polly, I will be in contact with you on our return to N.S. early May David and Pauline Piers (former neighbours of Polly's)

— David and Pauline Piers

We're all thinking of you and your family Jennifer. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

— Eileen Ross/ Judy Millett/ Kerri-Lynn Washington

Wilma,Marc and Jennifer We are so shocked and sorry to hear about Boots.We have been down "memory lane" so often since hearing this awful news. The memories are - of course - all great ones! Love to you all Sincerely Doug & Leah

— Doug and Lean MacLean

Jenn, so sorry to hear about your father. I know how close you are to your family. My heart breaks for you. Cherish your memories as they will bring you comfort.

— Anne Geall

Jennifer: I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers. I can imagine your profound sorrow and I extend condolences to your family as well.

— ANNA BARR

Jenn, I am so sorry. You are much too young to lose your dad,please know that my heart is with you.I was so glad to hear that Scott was there for you, I think you found yourself a keeper. Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you every day. hugs,Mary

— Mary Hanson

Our thoughts are with you and wishing we could be there.He was a great man and will be sadly missed.

— Debbie,Jim and Cody Godard

I can not tell you how sorry I was to hear about your dad. I know that you were very close to him and this is a very difficult time for you and your family. I lost my dad when he was 56 years old so I think that I can understand some of what you are feeling. Please extend my deepest condolences to your mom, brother, grandmother and your extended family. I never knew your dad but often heard you talk of him. He has passed on a lot of the qualities you admired in him to you! I hope you find some comfort in this. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and my prayers are with you. Please call if there is anything I can do for you. In friendship, Wendy

— Wendy Bell

We are so sorry to hear of Boots' passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

— GEORGE AND ELIZABETH QUICK

Please accept my sincere condolences. I understand this is a particularly difficult time for you ; your close family will be a great help to you.

— Merle MacDonald

Service Date

January 28, 2010