I’m pretty sure he was my principal at swastika elementary school years and years ago, in the 70’s. I remember him fondly. He’s a good man. I still think of him. Ivan Toney

We are sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Butt. He was my first principal at Federal P.S. He had a great deal of patience with teachers and students. I remember one of his lessons. He said that “finders keepers losers weepers” was wrong because children should try to return what they find to the owner. No doubt he had many little lessons while dealing with student behaviours. Both Joan and Ted were very kind. When we adopted our twins, Joan brought over two little T-shirts for Jacob and Diane to welcome them to our family. Ted was a firm but good principal who treated everyone with respect. May God’s peace, presence and comfort be with you Joan in this new season of your life. Condolences to you and your family

Joan ,Ed, Tim, Jana and Natalie Our hearts are filled with sorrow upon hearing the news of your loss. Our most sincere condolences go out to you and your family. We have fond memories from the many years on Poplar Avenue. Ted will be missed by all who knew him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are for all of you. Doreen, Karen, Bev, Chris and Steve Novak

I’m so sorry to hear this. Your dad was such a nice man. You’re all in my thoughts. Much love from me.

Thinking of you all, he was an amazing man, sending prayers and live to help you all through this difficult time..

Our hearts our heavy with this sad news. We send our love to all.e9dp3

Our most heartfelt condolences Ed, Tim, Jana, Natalie, and of course Mrs Butt. Ted always fought the good fight, and this battle was no exception. Cherish the memories. Love Hammy and Jillian.

We both had the privilege to work with Ted. He was a dedicated and compassionate educator, who touched the lives of so many. A very kind and gentle soul! Chris and Doug McFadgen

Very sorry for your loss… Thoughts and prayers to your family

We send our sincere condolences and support to Eddie, Tim and family.

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Ted as my principal at Federal School as well as at the curling club and the golf course. A special hug for Jana for the loss of her dad.

Our hearts are broken having heard of your beloved Ted’s passing. I will forever remember with a smile our hockey travels many years ago. I will remember his passion as my teacher, and his love for all he taught, despite being stern he had a unique ability to teach well. I will cherish our talks, however there were too few of these last year’s. If there is anything I can do in this time or at anytime hereafter please don’t hesitate to call. We will never really lose him so long as we keep his memory strong in conversation, in our thoughts and prayers! All our love and condolences, Bobby and the Haskins family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ted was a special “gentle”man. He will be missed. Love, Susan and Don

Such a gentle yet fierce competitor out on the golf course. I always enjoyed Mr. Butt battling it out on a Sunday during the Home Hardware or Labor Day. Be at rest.

Uncle Ted was a wonderful caring man Sending love & hugs to all of you from Nova Scotia love Courtney, Justin& Aidan xo

Our most sincere and deepest condolences.Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. The O’Reilly family. Rest in Peace Mr. Butt

I met Ted and his Mom when I was living at 48 McCamus. Ted was getting ready to be a teacher, his Mom was so proud! I had my Son Kyle while at 48 McCamus, and Mrs. Butt was my saviour! After Kyle was born one nite I was walking the floor, him crying. Mrs. Butt came downstairs and asked what’s wrong..I was waiting for the four hour feeding schedule, I thought I had to do four hours on the nose, she assured me NOT get that bottle and fill it up, I was waiting ,see His schedule was 4 oz. every four hrs. We had a very nice chat, I had a happy baby, Teds Mom was a gem. Just wanted you to know how much his Mom loved her boy! I’m so sorry for your loss, he was three yrs. younger than me, too young in my eye. I was just diagnosed with lymphoma, so I might meet 80 , how lucky am I. I will say a wee prayer, there will be a hole in your heart for sure, such a nice person. Love to all Marilyn

So sad of hearing of Ted’s passing. My deepest condolences to all the family and closest friends.

So very sorry for your loss. Mr. Butt was such a kind, caring and brave man! Cherish all the beautiful memories!

My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Ted. May you find guidance and support to carry you through this difficult time. Rest in peace, Ted. Sincerely, Hazel Kennedy

Our condolences are with you and your family at this sad time. Love Rick and Patti. (Craig and Natalie’s Aunt and Uncle)

Our sincere sympathy to Joan and family on the passing of your husband and father-Bernie & Peggy Kennedy, Mississauga

Dear Joan and family Although we only knew Ted for a short time, he left such a lasting impression with us. Always a gentlemen, kind and compassionate. We will miss you Ted, we will continue to prayer for you and light a candle for you. Joan we will always be here for you. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. John and Cathy Wendorf and Family

Joan, Tim, Nicole,Ed,Brenda and all your families. Thinking of you. Sending our deepest condolences. Ted was a very special man, we always enjoyed talking to him, he had a special way about him. He was so kind and gentle. May you all hold on to your wonderful memories that you have of your family get togethers. God Bless Sincerely Susie and Ronnie

So sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathy to Joan and family. Rest in Peace dear Ted. Prayers on your way.

I’m very sorry to hear about your loss…my condolences.

My brother Ted, was very special, he was much younger than our older brother Dave and myself, but we all had many fun times together. Ted and Joan were such a great help when our Mom was requiring extra care and both Dave and I were in southern Ontario. He was a wonderful Uncle to my three sons, it was Ted who influenced two of them to become avid curlers and who always gave them help with their golf swing. He was a younger brother to my husband, my favourite memory of them, was seeing them sitting on our front porch on a rather cool morning drinking Tim’s coffee(I’m sure Ted went for it) both with their caps on and having a great chat as they so often did. We will miss you so very much Ted.

Dear Joan & Family: Rory & I are very sad to learn of Ted’s passing. What a wonderful gentleman Ted was. Our paths crossed on the curling ice and Ted always had a kind word to say. He will surely be missed. May God Bless You.

NO words can express our sadness in hearing the loss of Ted. He was such a special person, so compassionate, kind …and just a real Gentleman. Our hearts go out to Joan and the Family at this very sad and difficult time. We were both lucky to know him and have him for a friend.

it has likely been 43 years since Mr. Butt taught my grade 8 class at Central school. He was a really great teacher, I still remember fondly being in that class. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.

Dear Joan and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my most sincere sympathy.

I am very sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by his friends, family and former students from the KL community. I had the privilege of sharing the same retirement date and party with Ted in 1998. Still remember that 90 degree night at the Curling Club. All the best to Joan and the kids.

Both Walter and I extend our sincerest condolences in the loss of your beloved husband and father, Ted. Ohhh the good ole days of curling and the laughter we all shared on the ice as well off. The most wonderful and kindest gentleman of all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Special ((hugs)) Donna and Walter xo

We are so very sorry for Ted’s passing. He certainly was just an all around great person and a friend to all. Our deepest sympathy to you Joan and to all the Butt family. You are in our prayers.

So sorry to learn that Ted has passed away. We were secondary school buddies. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Tim, Nicole and Family; We are so sorry to hear about your Dad/Father in law. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Ted sounds like an amazing person who left lasting memories for you to forever remember him.

To Joan and Family. We are sorry to hear about Ted passing away. We send our condolences , our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times. Ted will surely be missed by all those that knew him. I will always remember the good times that Ted, Peter F and I had at the curling club and during our cross country skiing trips. Great fun we had !

Aunt Joan and family, we are so sorry to hear about Uncle Ted. Our thoughts are with you.

To Joan and family, and relatives and friends: Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of a wonderful, loving, caring and gentle person – Ted. I know that times like this are difficult and we often wonder why someone had to leave us sooner than we wished. As Jesus Himself wept for his friend Lazarus, He showed us by raising him from the dead that he will do this for us one day. One day we will be together with Jesus who loves us no less than Lazarus, and with each other also. Until that time, I pray that God’s blessings and graces, along with all the great memories of Ted, will comfort and console you. For Ted, I pray that Eternal rest be granted unto him by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and that His Perpetual Light shine on Ted forever. Remember, when the apostles asked Jesus how to pray, He said to pray as though your prayers have already been answered. I believe they have been answered for Ted. God bless.

We are deeply sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. He was a true friend for many years and will be sadly missed. We had some great times together at Teacher’s College. He will never be forgotten.

Sorry to hear of Mr.Butts passing.He was a great principal as I remember him at Fedral School.He will always be in our thoughts.

Our deepest sympathies to Joan and the family.

Jana So sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely Stephanie Murray (Clark)

Joan, I am very saddened by the news of Tedd,John Thompson was kind to let me know. I did not know you and your family but Tedd and I knew each other through high school and of course was on his mixed curling team. He was a wonderful person as many would say to you. I hope that you will find peace,it is not easy,losing your long time love and partner. I wish the best to you and y our family. Sincerely Sandra

My Condolences to the family, he was a wonderful “Principal” to work for…May he R.I.P.

Our condolences to all of the family, especially Ed and Brenda. Although we never met your dad I am certain he was a wonderful man as he and your mom raised a wonderful son. Hold his memory close and the warmth of his spirit will never be far behind. All of us are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I wish we could be there to give you a hug……… Pat ,Norm, Kristen & Sarah Toyne

Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, our thoughts are with you and your family. Linda and Garry

My thoughts and prayers go to you all. I was in Mr. Butt’s Grade 7 class at Queen Elizabeth Public School. What a wonderful teacher!!!!

Joan and Family: My deepest condolences for your loss.Ted was truly one of the nicest people I have ever known and I always looked forward to seeing him at the course when I went back to K.L. for the Labour Day tournament. As he would have said ” keep your head down and keep on swinging”. Wishing you and yours only the best going forward….. BILL

Sincere condolences to all of the Butt family.

Dear Joan and Butt family: I am so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. I am sending Angels to help you through your time of sorrow, and to remind you of all the great times you had together. Ted will be greatly missed in the wonderful community of Kirkland Lake.

While it has been many years since I last met Ted -one of the school reunions I think- Ted was a great friend and confidant during our high school years. As a golfer , my recollections of fairly even ‘earnings’ on the putting green and his setting the pace on the course are fine memories. I am not at all surprised to be reminded of his many contributions to civic life and our shared professional life. All too often, at this stage of our lives, we see the passing of friends that we knew. The family should take comfort in remembering that Ted’s presence among us all really mattered. I will miss him.

Dear Joan and family My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers have been with you during this difficult time and I will continue to pray for you to have strength and courage during this sad period in your life. Ines Robazza

Butt family; I was saddened to hear of Ted’s passing. He will be missed by his family, friends, and the community. RIP my friend

Joan and family…. It is with deep sympathy that we send this condolence for the passing away of Ted. The Butt family was very special in my (Sid’s) working days at Lake Shore Mine. Ted’s father, Eddie Butt was the electrical foreman and was very supportable throughout my electrical training years at the mine. Ted’s older brother David with whom I had a good relationship, came upon the scene shortly before I moved on to new horizons. I met Ted in my early 50’s and had many conversations throughout our education years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you….

“–What is good has been explained to you, man; this is what Yahweh asks of you: only this, to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) This is the Ted we came to know and love and are so blessed to have as a friend. May God Bless his soul and may He bring comfort and peace to each one of you. Love Always, Ursula & John

To Joan and all my cousins and their families: I am so sorry on the loss of Uncle Ted. He was a great man and loved his family! Hold tight to all your memories of him. He was gentle (as so many people have written in the condolences) and was very caring. I so appreciated how he always kept in touch with my mom after dad passed. He and Aunt Joan always kept us in the loop. I am sending prayers and hugs to all and am sorry I can’t get up there to attend funeral but know that I am thinking of all of you. Rest in peace Uncle Ted. Love Jenn and Jim Schram and kids.

I am so sorry for your loss- Ted was such a gentleman on the ice and will be missed at the curling club

Dear Joan,Eddie and Timmy ….I am so sorry to here of Teds passing …My thoughts and prayers are with you all

My condolences to the Butt family. May your father find peace in God’s arms.

Dear Joan, I was so very saddened when I learned of Teds passing. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. I have felt so fortunate to have been a part of Teds volunteer world and I always refer to Ted as the best wingman in his role as Vice-Chair of the Kirkland and District Hospital Board. Ted never faltered when it came to placing his priorities. He was always so calm and collected. He was described as a gentleman and he absolutely was every step of the way. May he rest in peace. Patty Quinn

Our thoughts are with you, Brian & Krys.

I am very sorry for your loss. Jesenko Bajovic, London Life

Ted’s perfect drive, perfect pitch and a perfect putt an everyday occurrence now that he’s riding with Jesus. “Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever.” With heartfelt sympathy, Denis Piquette and Family.

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Ted, he will be missed.

Joan & Family So sorry to hear of the loss of Ted. He fought a courageous battle. It was an honor to have served with Ted on the KDH Hospital Board. He was the voice of reason and truly a gentleman to work with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Hello Butt Family, I was very sad to hear this news. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ryan Lafleche & Family

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Joan, Ed, Tim, Jana, Natalie and the entire Butt family on the loss of Ted. Our world just isn’t as great a place as it once was with Ted’s passing. The curling sheet created a special bond with Ted that I am very grateful for and I was privileged to have been teamed up with Ted for many years….he was a fantastic mentor for me and he should be proud to know his teaching skills extended well beyond the classroom…if you took the time just to witness Ted’s classy and gentlemanly demeanour both on and off the ice, you came away from the experience a better person! I feel truly blessed to have been able to share the “gift of Ted” on so many levels. Rest in Peace my friend! Jerry, Liz, Jesse and Marlee Robazza

My condolences to the family. I went to swastika public-school back in the day, Mr. Butt was the principal of the school, very nice man. He will be greatly missed

The Greer family in Belmont would like to extend our sincere condolences to Natalie and all your love ones. We have been graced to known you and if your personally reflects your up bring, your dad certainly must have been an amazing person! Take comfort in knowing that your dad’s influences will always be in Finn.

Dearest Tim, Nicole, Abigail and Bennett, We were very saddened to learn of your father’s passing. We are sending you the warmest of hugs and thoughts to all of you at this time and always. Take care of eachother. Tons of Love, The Webbs xxx

A gentle man gone too soon. So sorry.

We will miss Ted from many years of curling and I keep hearing of story of Ted and my brother Bob Coulter when we all lived in Malartic Goldfields…pushing me around in my baby carriage and letting me fly down hills! Condolences to family Barb

Our sympathy to all the family. Ted will be missed by all who knew him. We have fond memories of the times we spent withTed & Joan in Florida.

In loving memory of a wonderful man.

My heart is sadden to hear the passing of one of my favorite teachers, Mr. Butt (from grades 4 and 5, Central School). My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Dear Joan & family: Just now reading of Ted’s passing. Had we known sooner we would have come to celebrate Ted’s life. He was such a fine gentleman. I enjoyed working with him. His first concern was always what was best for the student. We enjoyed our Principal Parties which without Ted would not have been as much fun. May your memories of him be a source of comfort. Ralph & Shirley Doner

Very sorry to hear about your dad. We remember meeting him in London. A very nice man gone way too soon. Take care, Bill and Irene