The passing of Lionel Allan Francis Butler (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia), born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 17, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lionel Allan Francis Butler to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Allan George and Mary Margaret Butler (MacDonald); his sister Elaine Delaney; his brother-in-law Pete Delaney; his aunt Ann MacDonald (Ron); and his uncle Francis MacDonald.

He is survived by: his children, Melinda Butler, Daniel Butler, Scott Butler and Sask; his siblings, Marilyn Woods (Don Jeffery), Greenhill, Irma Delaney, Lakevale, Leo Butler (Tillie), Don Butler, Ardness, Carl Butler (Roxane) and Paul Butler; his brother-in-law Gerard Delaney; and his aunts and uncles, Beverely Roberts (Alan), Catherine MacDonald, New Glasgow, John Duncan MacDonald (Marg), Clarrie MacDonald (Joan), Bernie MacDonald and Lismore. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the P & K MacDonald Funeral Home (536 Merigomish Rd, New Glasgow, NS B2H5E3). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 21st 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. A committal service will be held on Monday, October 21st 2024 from 12:10 PM to 12:20 PM at the same location.

Donations may be made in memory of Lionel to St. Mary's Cemetery, Lismore (https://pkmacdonald.ca).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home