Passed peacefully away at Tiffany Village on December 15, 2022, in his 94th year. Doug was predeceased by his life long companion and wife Helen (Taylor) of 65 years in 2020, and his parents, Harvey and Helen (Nellie) Butt.
Leaving to morn with cherished memories are his children David (Patricia Kavanagh),Creston, BC, Margaret (Joseph Earles) and Jonathan (Joanna Copeland) Cranbrook BC as well the apple of his eye grandchild, Lou. Also brother in law Robert Taylor (Sylvia), a number of cousins, nieces and nephews, and a wide circle of friends including dear friends Peter and Margaret Templeton.
An icon of small business for over 50 years in St. John’s, Doug, together with Helen, and later, Margaret, owned and operated Parkdale Pharmacy, a fixture on Elizabeth Avenue, growing it to the largest independent drug store and supplier of home health equipment in the province. From its early beginnings Parkdale was a champion of youth employment, with many of its staff hired in their first job. The life lessons and experience gained at Parkdale would serve them well later on as they pursued their own varied careers. Doug was well known in the pharmacy community contributing in many ways to the advancement of the profession. He guided many young pharmacists through community practice work terms and was actively involved in the establishment of the School of Pharmacy at Memorial University.
In more recent years Helen and Doug travelled widely. Visiting family in BC became a joy especially once their grandchild arrived. They also spent summers with family at their “country place” in Upper Gullies. Doug was a proud Old Fieldian and active in the school’s association for many years.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Drs Andrew Hutton and Amanda Coleman. Staff on both the 2nd and 4th floor at Tiffany Village were kind beyond measure, many became friends as they cared for our father. Thanks also to Karen Smith at Tiffany who leads the staff there to care for the Tiffany community with respect and competence. Samantha Ward cared for Doug for many years with love and compassion both at home and when he first moved to long term care.
Visitation will be at Carnell’s Funeral Home Monday, December 19th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM; and Tuesday, December 20th from 10 AM-12PM.
Funeral to be held Tuesday, December 20th at 2:00 from his church, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the “Kirk” on Queens Road. Interment to follow at Memorial Gardens
In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to Bridges to Hope (www.bridgestohope.ca) or St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in St. John’s.
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January 8 1929 to December 15 2022
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of H Douglas Butt January 8 1929 to December 15 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: St-John’s, Province: T-N