LILLY, F. Clarence “Butch” – It is with great sadness that the family of Clarence “Butch” Lilly, 69, of Liverpool, Queens County announces his sudden passing on Saturday, February 12th, 2011 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater with his family and friends by his side.
Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Andrew and Emily (Skinner) Lilly.
Butch was a member of the Liverpool Firefighters Association and President of the Honorary Firefighters Club.. He was a Level 2 Instructor for the Nova Scotia Firefighters School specializing in Auto Extrication teaching throughout the province. He was a founding member of the Queens County Ground Search and Rescue and also EMO coordinator for Queens County. He was involved with Coastal Queens Craft Association. He worked for Steel and Engine Products Ltd. as a sales agent for many years until his retirement. During his retirement, he enjoyed making wooden toys and attending many craft shows. Butch was nominated and awarded Volunteer of the Year for Queens County. “Puppa” took great pride in watching his grandsons Andrew and Thomas play all their sports and was proud of all their accomplishments. He was a loving husband, dad, “Puppa”, brother, uncle and a great friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Helen (Boutilier), daughter Tina Lilly-Corkum (Anthony Corkum), grandchildren: Andrew and Thomas. Brothers: Tom, Dartmouth and Jack (Lois) Antigonish. Sister Mollie Dowden, Toronto, ON. Many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brother Walt Skinner.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 18th, 2011 from 7 until 9 pm in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 19th, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the Liverpool Fire Hall. Reverend Jennifer Garbin officiating. Reception will follow. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Liverpool Honorary Firefighters Club or the Migraine Association of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. The family would like to extend thanks to all who participated in lending us a helping hand in our time of need and for your prayers and support.
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Joan Roy Tiffany
Helen, Tina and Family. I have many fond memories of Butch and you while I lived in Liverpool. My heart and prayers are extended to you all. Very sad to read about this. Blessings.
Brad Norman
I have to say when i was told of Butch passing away i was very upset. I knew Butch a long time and went to many ball tournaments and attended many fires with Butch, He was always so much fun to be around. Even when i brought my family home he welcomed them with opened arms and my son still has the wooden car.
Hellen and Tina you have my deepest sympothy and all my family send big hugs to you both…..
kendra
I have to say when i was told of butch passing away i was upset….i have many memories of butch ass chid growing up…..hellen and tina you have my deepest sympothy..big hugs to you both….
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Sincere Sympathy to Helen and Tina.
Vernon always enjoyed Butch in the Fire Department.
We will miss him at the Coastal Queens Place.
Always so obliging and a big help. A great Friend.
So sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alice Verge
Helen, Tina and family …. my thoughts and prayers are with you. BUTCH will surely be missed at his post at Coastal Queens Crafts every Wed. morning.
He was a great guy and you will miss him dearly.
Jim & Joyce Parks
Dear Helen,Tina,and family….Our Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.may god be with you all.
Tracy & Les Roy
Tina & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Pat Wigglesworth
Helen, Tina and Family
So sorry to hear of Butchs passing, He will be sadly missed, My thoughts are with you all.
Ted Lavender
My Sincere Sympathy to Helen and Tina. So sorry for your great loss, My thoughts are with you.
Stephen Peverelle
Helen, Tina and Families,
So sorry to hear of Butch`s passing. I will always remember him from when you were my babysitter in my early years. I still have the nickname for him to remember always 🙂
Take Care,
Stephen
Walter&Sherri Miller
Helen/Tina and families:
We would like to send our condolences to you all in the loss of Butch.We will certainly miss him as will everyone he knew.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
wanda horton
I am very sad to hear of Butchs passing. I hope somehow knowing others care will help ease your grief . Sincerely Wanda Horton
Janet and George Fletcher
We were sorry to hear about Butch. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Deb and Chuck Taylor
Helen,Tina and Family ,
Our hearts cry for you at this sad time. Butch was one of the best and we were all blessed to have shared so many laughs with him over the years. Please find some strengh in knowing how much we care and you are in our prayers.
Gods strength and Blessings,
Steve & Vicki Roberts
Heartfelt sympathy going out to Helen, Tina, Anthony and boys. The whole community is in mourning for this much loved and liked gentle man. Keep your memories close to your heart, he will always be with you in spirit. Hugs for all.
Kim & Steven Moulton
Our condolence gose out to Helen and family. We were sadden to hear of Butch’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
margo and allan
Helen Tina and family , our prayers and thougts are with you all .
Butch will be a great miss to all who knew him. I am sure Butch and Bud are telling stories now . god bless you all and Helen take care of yourself as that is what Butch would want
Margo and Allan xoxo
Pamela Dent
I am so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. He and his toys were a welcome sight at Coastal Queens Place. He was so diligent about his presence there and would show up even when he was ill. He will be missed by myself for his laughter and creativity and by other patrons who came specifically for his toys. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Shawna McDougall
Dearest Helen & Tina,
I was very saddened to hear of Butch’s sudden passing and my heart hurts so very much for you both. You are all family to me and have been since I was a little girl. I’m so sorry that I am unable to get home to share hugs with you both personally, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both at this very difficult time.
Much love to you both.
Tim McDonald
Dear Helen, Tina & Anthony, Andrew & Thomas,
It’s with a very sad heart that I write this little note to you. Butch was a great person, a loving husband, a wonderful father and an awesome Puppa. He will be missed not only by his family but also by his many friends. As your days and weeks move on without him, I hope the wonderful memories you have of him will help to ease your pain and bring a smile. I am thinking of you all during this very sad time.
Love Tim
April Moreau-Whynot
Helen, Tina , Anthony and boys
I was shock to hear about Butch. He was truely a great man. I always thought of him as a little version of Santa. With all his wonderfull wooden toys. I don’t need to tell you what a great loss this community has suffered because you know first hand how great he was. Everytime I cooked lobster, I always thought about Butch…. Now it will not be quite the same. My heart felt sympathy goes out to you all.
Love,
April, Mike, Zack and Zoey Whynot
Steven and Kim Moulton
Helen, Tina and family.
Im so sorry for your lose. Steven has told me what a great man Butch was, and will be remembered as. think of the good times and keep them close to your heart. Your in our hearts
Colin and Heather Brine
Tina and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. May the many wonderful memories help you through the days and months to come.
Always in our thoughts,
Colin & Heather
Art, lynn, Kyla, and marissa
We are so sorry for your loss, Butchie was a awesome person, and mentor.Every time you see or think of emergency personal doing what they do best,think how much that great man, has given to emergency services in Queens County and abroad. May God bless you all. Art Malone
Barb MacDonald.
Helen,I was saddened by the news of Butch’ death.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Butch is now pain free and smiling done on you.You know how much he will be missed by all of us.Please accept my condolences.
Willard&Nancy Moulton
Helen , Tina & Family; Our prayers and heart felt sympathy go out to you at this sad time.
Ron and Barb Fancy
Helen sorry to hear of Butches passing our thoughts and prayers rae with you and your family.
sylvia verge
helen&tina’ my heart goes out to u both. he will be saddly missed;
sylvia
Gary and Susan Peverelle
Helen and Tina
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Butch. he was a good man who volunteered his time for the good of this community. He will be remembered by all those who knew him. Our prayers are with you
Gary
Tammy (Stafford) Chymist
Helen, Tina & Families
So sorry to hear of Butch’s passing
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Morgan Kempton
our sincere condolences go out to all of butch’s family, butch was a great man and i will be eternally greatful for the knowledge and training i recieved from him. There will never be a time when im at a call that i will not think of you butch thank you and god bless.
David & Judy Whynott
sorry to hear of Buches passing, he was a great guy and will be missed by many. Butch had a lot of friends.
Our thoughts are with you and your family Helen
Joanne & Angus Skinner
Hellen, Tina, Anthony, Andrew, Thomas;
I am so sorry to hear of Butch. He was more than a great gentleman. It won’t be the same without him.
Love, Joanne & Angus
Joy McDonald
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Butch and his laugh.
Heather Anthony
Helen and Family, My sincere condolences to you for your loss, my thoughts are with you at this sad time.
TONY AND MAXINE RAFUSE
DEAR HELEN ,TINA & FAMILY.SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BUTCH PASSING AWAY.OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS VERY SAD TIME.MAXINE & TONY.
Judi and Bill Wamboldt
Helen, Tina, and family,
We are shocked to read of Butch’s passing. You’ve been such a close family and memories will console you in this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Bill and Judi
stephanie miller
Helen and Tina..thinking of you both
Gary Thorburne
To Helen And Tina sorry to hear of butch’s passing i will miss him very much the training and effort he taught me in the fire dept. was better the anyone can imangine. my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .God only takes the best and butch was one of them.
God Bless and take care Gary ,Paula And Family
Teresa Smiley
Helen, Tina and family….My sincere condolences. Butch was a great guy and will be missed and fondly remembered by all that knew him. Lean on each other at this difficult time and may you find comfort in knowing how so many people care.
Sincerely
Teresa Smiley
Greenfield, NS
Marilyn Whynot
very sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Know that the whole fire dept. shares in your grief. They will always remember what he taught them as this was his passion, from the youngest to the oldest. Chad still has fond memories of Butch trying to teach him how to tie knots. God be with you always.
Brian/Pam Foley
Our condolences to Helen, Tina, Anthony, and the kids…we are sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our prayers.
Heather Stevens
Dear Helen, Tina, Anthony, Andrew and Thomas,
Words cannot express the sadness I felt for you when I heard of Butch’s passing. He was a wonderful man. I know how much he loved you all and all of the memories you have with him. he brought lots of people joy – I still have a little wooden truck he made for Gabriel when he was born. I remember the pride in his eyes when Tina and Anthony got married, and the look on his face when he got a hold of those boys! I am very sorry that I will not be able to be with you Saturday as you celebrate his life – but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugs to you all,
Love Heather and Rita
Duncan and Goretti Mac Isaac
Helen, Tina and Family:
Liverpool has lost a true “Gentleman.” He has gone to heaven to receive his just reward. May God comfort you and take you closer to His heart in this difficult time.
God Bless and look after each other.
Dunc and Goretti Mac Isaac
Doug & Sylvia Zwicker and Brian & Kim Mansfield
We are writting with a heavy heart. May all your memories keep you strong. Hold on to each other and your many friends to get you through today, tomorrow and days to come. We are thinking of you and your family. If you should need anything we are here.
Deepest Sympathies
xoxoxo
Alethia Keating
Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time. I meet Buch a long time ago, & he was always a joy to be around at the craft shows every year.He will be greatly missed by many people.God bless you.
Robert & Sally Fader
Helen and family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Butch was a great person and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Lynn Lavender
Dear Helen and family,
So sorry to hear about Butch! Know that I”m thinking about you at this time ,take care!
Shirley & Paul Shot
Dear Helen, Tina and family: Words cannot express our sadness when we heard of Butch’s passing. Our community lost one of the best. Remember the good times and draw comfort knowing that he was loved by the people who’s lives he touched. God Bless.
Joan Lilley
Helen, Tina, Tom and families.
I was so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. He will be truly missed, and was a great Craft Show Buddy to many crafters.
My thoughts are with you.
Joan (The Other Lilley)
Debbie, Darren, Jeff, Owen, Naomie & Meikka
Dear Helen, Tina, Anthony, Andrew and Thomas,
We were so sad to hear of Butch’s passing. Sending you our deepest sympathy in this time of sadness. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Del & Mary Weare
Butch sure gave Queens and surrounding area a lot of himself. Sorry to hear of his passing. Please take courage by reading John 5:28,29. He will be able to start all over after the earth has been transformed into a “paradise” again. All our love at this time. Del & Mary.
Bebe, Dale & Tyler
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Butch was a great man and Tyler will miss him.
Peggy Kelley &Bernadette Manthorne(Kelley)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Stephen Taylor
I was shocked to read today about Clarence “Butch” Lilly’s passing.
He was one of my first instructors at the NS Fire School 30+ years ago and also when he came to Yarmouth on sales trips and did local training at the Yarmouth fire hall. He was an excellent instructor and taught you well.
My sympathy & condolences to the family and also my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as well.
Mike / Joanne Ozon
Helen, Tina and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Butch was a great man, father and friend to whoever knew him. May you trust in God to bring you through the difficult days ahead. He will be greatly missed by many. God Bless you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike & Joanne
Tina (Shediac) Zwicker
Tina and family I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
gary joudrey
helen,i am so sorry to hear about butch,s passing. he was a great guy and i learned a lot from him when we were in the barn making toys which was his pass time and he enjoyed the hobby of making toys. my thoughts are with you and your family.take care helen.
Brenda ( Whalen) & Steven Kennedy
Dear Helen & Family,
All anyone can say to relieve some of the sorrow you are feeling at this time is….Butch Lilly will remain in the hearts and minds of all who knew him as an ” EXTRAORDINARY MAN “.
God Bless.
Anna-Marie Hyson
Mrs. Lilly and family,
I will miss talking to Butch when I go to the Christmas craftshow at the Michelin Social Club every year. It was nice to see Butch at the show in December.
I will always cherish the set of his firetrucks that I won at Liverpool Fire hall 20 years ago. These trucks will always be my memory of him and what a great man he was to me.
Thanks for the memories Butch. God’s peace to you and the family. RIP Butch, I will miss talking to you at the craftshows.
Anna-Marie & Carl Hyson
Indian Point NS
Esther Doggett
Helen, Tina and family:
I was sorry to hear about Butch’s death. My deepest condolence to his family. I worked with Butch at Stenpro and he was always kind and had a smile and friendly word for his co-workers.
I am sure you will remember the good times and will hold your memories of Butch close in your hearts. God Bless
cathy smith
Dear Helen,Tina, Tom and families,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. No words can comfort, but remember we also feel your pain. Take care,
Love Cathy Smith
Darren Horton
Helen,Tina and Family — Butch was truly was a great man. I knew him for many years when the gang played road hockey at the bottom of the street. As a fire fighter, Butch was the best auto extrication instructor that I ever had the pleasure of being taught by. Butch’s famous word to us was ” FREEZE”. Butch not only helped our department but all across NS and further. He taught us well and helped us save many lives by teaching us the RIGHT way. My thoughts are with you at this hard time Darren Horton
Debbie, Darren, Jeff, Owen, Meikka & Naomie
Helen, Tina, Anthony, Andrew & Thomas,
We were sad to hear about Butch’s passing. He was a young man and he left you far too soon. Our thoughts are with you a this sad time. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Debbie, Darren, Jeff, Owen, Meikka & Naomie
Helen, Tina, Anthony, Andrew & Thomas,
Sending our heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.
Annette, Ean, Nate Killam & Walter Chandler
Helen, Tina, Anthony, Andrew and Thomas
So so sorry when I heard about Butch. My memories of him go way back many years and they all had him with a smile on his face. A very good man. He will be missed. Take comfort from your friends and family at this time .
Kenneth & valerie schrader
Dear Helen, Tina & Family so sorry to hear of butch’s passing . Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Micky (Reg.) & Gyneth McDougall
Helen, Tina & family ,
We are so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing, such a shock to everyone. We will always remember the good old days .
Only time will ease the pain and you will have many fond memories of the happy times you had. Much love and God Bless.
Micky & Gyneth
john bain
helen, tina @ families my prayers are with you at this sad time
Allan @ Beth LaRocque
Helen and family, we are very sorry for your loss. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Karen Gehue
Helen, Tina , and Family,
My heart is heavy hearing about your tremendous loss!! Keep your fond memories of “Butch” in your hearts always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. xo
Bertha Gerhardt
Dear Helen ,Tina Andrew and Thomas My thoughts and prayers are wih you allEspecially on Sat. love from Bertha
Linda (Wefer) Wentzell
Dear Helen and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Butch. He will be greatly missed in the community and especially at the craft shows. He made beautiful wooden toys.
I know your hearts must be broken.
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Linda (Wefer) and Raymond Wentzell
Murray Watson
Helen
My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
As you read through the many messages attached, may you all find comfort in knowing Butch was a true gentleman, mentor and giver to many, one of the BEST.
May the peace which comes from memories of times shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Murray
Peggy and Terry
Dear Helen and family
We are very sorry to hear the passing of your husband and father and grandfather. Words are not enough to express the sadness of your lost. Terry and I still remember meeting Butch for the first time at the Bridgewater craft show. And I can’t tell you how much our grandchildren love the toys we purchased.. We will remember him forever for the love he put into those toys. Our thoughts are with you all.
Peggy
Sandy Cross
Helen, Tina, Anthony and boys,
So sorry to hear of Butch’s sudden passing. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. He was a fun loving and caring person. Helen,I know that you, Thomas and Andrew had great times on vacations with Butch and I hope the fun loving memories will help you through this sad time. Tina, I also hope that your memories of all the times Butch spend with you will help you through this difficult time also. You all are in my thoughts at this time.
Larry Comeau
Helen, Tina and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Butch my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these tough times.
Bob & Heather Roberts
Helen
We were so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bob & Heather Roberts
Karen,Bob, Hannah and Luke
Dear Helen,Tina and Family,
We are so very sorry for your great loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Take care.
Peggy Joudrey
Thank you for sharing that beautiful video. My heart and love goes out to you all.
Linda & Robert Trainor
Helen,
I am so sorry to hear of Butch’s death. I’ve you both at the Craft Show. Butch did such wonderful work. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you all.
Linda
Dennis Smith
I was shocked to read today about Clarence “Butch” Lilly’s passing.
He was one of my first instructors at the NS Fire School , and was an excellent instructor, when he told you something you listened. I would also get to see him at times when he was around on sales trips for Steel and Engine Products, or when he was doing some local training in the area.
Doreen and Tom Shute
Jack and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you at this time. Doreen and Tom Shute
Gail Feeney (nee Dexter)
I was so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing, I have many fond memories with you Helen and Butch in our younger days. My heart and prayers are with you and Tina at this very sad time. I hope that you can take comfort knowing that his life touched many.
Bev Stewart
Helen , Tina , and family – I was very saddened to learn of your great loss. Butch , and you , his family , were a part of our prayer time at church for several weeks , during his hospitalization and since his passing . I know that he suffered for so long . I hope that you will find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared .You can be sure that his legacy will live on because of the hundreds of little folks who play happily with his handcrafted wooden toys . Sincerely , Bev
Harry & Cheryl Kennickell
Helen and tina;
So sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you. He will be missed by many. May the memories, the condolences and the prayers of friends and family help you through this sad time.
Donna and Mike West
Helen, Tina, and Family,
So sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Brenda Brady
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Butch at Stenpro. He was fun to work with. He was quick to offer a smile and was easy going.
Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia
The Executive, and all members of the Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia would like to express our sincerest condolences.The contribution Butch made to fire safety in Nova Scotia was an example to all and he will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Beth Searle
Executive Director and on behalf of all Members of FSANS
Mike Hall
I’m sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. He was a man I liked and respected. He was a caring and dedicated individual who knew the value of teamwork and service. Butch’s instruction of me and of so many others will be valued for the rest of our lives. I will not forget him and I pray that both the memories of him and the esteem in which he was held will give lasting comfort to Butch’s entire family.
Andrea Charron
Dear Helen,
I am really sad to hear about Butch. I still have the wooden box he “helped” me to make – who’s kidding who, he made the whole thing and tried his best to keep me from hammering my fingers (which I still managed to do – without hammer I might add). He was the very best of men – kind and patient, a true gentleman and I will miss him. I will also never forget the kindness and patience you showed me when I lived with you in Liverpool. You both helped to make me who I am today – still navigationally challenged, but definitely better having known you and Butch.