Butcher, Graydon Bruce Sr.

Passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday January 20, 2016 at the age of 81 yrs. Loving husband of 41 yrs to Alexina Butcher. He will be sadly missed by his 10 children and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Loving brother to Ruth Hargreaves (Joe – deceased) and Glen (Beatrice) of North Bay. He will also be missed by his cousin Gladys Roy with whom he held a special bond. Predeceased by his parents James & Ellen Butcher, his son Steven Butcher (Stacy – surviving), his brother David (Irene – surviving) and his sister Audrey Bell (Harold).  Family receiving friends at HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES on Saturday January 23rd  from 2 until 4 pm. A celebration of his life will follow at 4pm. A special thank you to the V.O.N., the P.S.W.’s , and Deborah for the compassionate care given to Graydon and his family. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Graydon to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences can be made at www.hillsidefuneral.ca.