Obituary of Raymond Robert Boutilier

BOUTILIER, Raymond Robert – 70, Spryfield, passed away in the QEII Health Sciences Center on Wednesday, October 30, 2012, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late Robert "Bob" and Gertrude (LeBlanc) Boutilier. Ray worked at the Department of National Defence for a number of years. He left to pursue his passion and trade as a Marine Pipefitter at the Irving Shipbuilding Inc. where he worked many years prior to his retirement in 2008. A carpenter at heart, he was always building for the people he loved, always lending his gentle hand and loving advice. With a gleam in his eye he would say, "We will fix". He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol (Landry) Boutilier; twin daughters, Michelle Fiske and Christina (Rolf Jorgensen), both of Halifax; son, Robert J. Boutilier (Trish Hill), Chezzetcook; three beautiful grandchildren, Alex, Eryn and Franklin; brother, George (Jocelyn), Dartmouth; sister, Carol; niece and nephews. A sincere thank you is extended to family, neighbours and friends and to the health care professionals involved with Ray during his recent illness. Cremation has taken place under the care of J. A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. In keeping with the family’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A private funeral service will be held at a later date.