Ivan Neil Butland
1947-2020
Ivan Neil Butland, 72, of Alma passed away on February
12th, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.
Ivan was born in Alma on April 5, 1947 the son of the late
Garnet and Freda (McKinley) Butland.
Ivan was a very hard working self employed contractor known
to many as someone they could call day or night and would always be
the first one there to help. Whether plowing
driveways or streets, running his excavator and other various
equipment, delivering gravel from his pit or just helping out someone
in need. He had a passion for his work and always felt
blessed to be doing what he did. Although he
worked hard the other passion was his family. He made sure
they were looked after and they all had many good memories to
treasure. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being
outdoors in nature. He always looked forward to
riding his motorcycle with his family and friends, heading out on many
adventures throughout the years. He was fortunate to travel
all over the world and enjoyed his last trip which he crossed off his
bucket list to Ride the Rails of the Rocky Mountaineer and visit the
Cathedral forest in BC. He will
definitely be remembered for his great sense of humour,
twinkling blue eyes and that handsome smile that would light up a
room. He would want everyone to have a laugh and remember
all the fun times they shared as they reminisce. Think of
him as living in the hearts of those he touched…for nothing loved is
ever lost and he was loved so much. His kind and generous heart will
live with us forever.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 52 years, Doreen
(Kennie) Butland; his children, Douglas Butland of West
River, Norma Jean Murphy of Alma, Julie Butland-Ricker (Rob)
of Lower Coverdale, Erin Butland-Clark (Matthew) of
Riverview; his treasured grandchildren, Alex, Shannon, Jacob,
Katie, Hayley, Joey and Lillian; sister, Doris Weir (Richard) of
Riverside-Albert. He will also be missed by his close
cousin, Walter Butland who was like a brother to him; by all his
in-laws, extended family, nieces and nephews and by many good
friends.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by an infant sister,
Louise and nephew, Scott Weir.
He will be resting at the Albert County Funeral Home with a
time of visitation on Saturday evening from 6-8pm. The
Funeral Service and Celebration of His Life will be held at the Albert
County Funeral Home on Sunday, February 16th, 2020 at 2:00pm with
Pastor Paul Steeves officiating. Immediately following the
service the family will be meeting for further sharing of memories and
for refreshments in the funeral home reception area. Interment will be
in the Bayview Cemetery, Harvey, Albert Co., NB at a later
date.
For those who wish donations to the Friends of The Moncton
Hospital, New Horton Baptist Church or Charity of the donor’s choice
would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2
734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com
19472020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ivan Neil Butland 19472020..
Décès pour la Ville: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick