Colin Butterfield
1948 – 2021
Colin Arthur Butterfield passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the age of 72 years. Colin’s memory will live on in the hearts of his three children: Michelle (Ryan) Robinson and their daughter, Kayla; Scott (Denise) Butterfield and their children, Clara and Rayne; Randy (Karla) Butterfield and their children, Brea and Brady and the mother of his children, Sheila (Don) McLennan. He will also be remembered by his siblings, Hazel (Terry) McMillan, Beverly Sample, Bob Butterfield, Don (Marion) Butterfield and Valerie Butterfield as well as his second family at the Redi Group Home, Gord, Maryanne, Perry, Linda and Nathan and the loving caregivers throughout the years. Colin was predeceased by his parents, George and Mabel Butterfield. Colin grew up in MacGregor, MB., and later moved to Thompson, MB., where he raised his three children and worked at Inco. In 1986, Colin suffered a brain aneurysm that would forever change his life. He moved to the 12th Street Group Home in Medicine Hat where he remained for more than 30 years. His favourite pastimes included playing crib, watching movies and going to Tiger games, but he especially loved watching his grandchildren play their sports. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to Colin’s Celebration of Life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, the service honouring Colin’s life will be by invitation only. The chapel service will be live streamed and anyone wishing to experience Colin’s service should visit our website and select the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Colin Butterfield 1948 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Medicine-Hat, Province: Alberta
Dear Sheila,
I was so saddened to hear of Colin’s passing. I always felt a special kinship with Colin as we shared the same birthday and he was always so pleased to learn he was a year younger (I will be thinking of him on the 14th). Colin was such a delight to know and I have many fond memories, many that were unintentionally funny as situations could easily take an unexpected turn as a result of Colin’s very short term memory. He truly did live in the moment, creating a special relationship with all who new him.
He will be sorely missed by his housemates and everyone at REDI who had the opportunity to spend time with him. Colin was blessed to always have so much love and support from his family and my sincere condolences go out to all of you at this very sad time.
You are in my thoughts,
Bonnie Macdonald