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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MAYHEW, Milton Matthew (Butch) - It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Milton “Butch” Matthew Mayhew, PO2 (Rtd) CD (80), on March 29, 2015 in the Ocean View Continuing Care Centre, Eastern Passage. Born in Middleboro, MA, on April 11, 1934, he was the son of the late Milton Matthew Mayhew and Alice Marguerite (Sanford) Mayhew, Jewers. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1951 serving on various Canadian ships including HMCS Magnificent, HMCS Bonaventure and HMCS St. Laurent, and was based out of 12 Wing Shearwater. After retiring from the RCN, he then drove as a civilian driver for DND for over ten years. He was very involved in Truck Rodeos during his time as a driver. He was one of the founding members of the Eastern Passage Cow Bay Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Caen Branch #164 in Eastern Passage and a member of Shearwater Aviation Museum. Dad was a loving and dedicated family man, story teller and an avid follower of the WWE. He enjoyed many years of camping and spent numerous winters in Florida. He had a passion for re-building car engines, working on anything mechanical and loved chocolate cake. He had a great sense of humour which he displayed up to the end. He is survived by his three daughters, Cathy (Mark) Godding of Eastern Passage and their sons, Matthew (Shannon) Mayhew, Elmsdale, Robert Godding, Edmonton and daughter Michelle Godding, Dartmouth: Susan (Jonathan) Towers, Eastern Passage and their sons Jonathan Towers of Eastern Passage and Blake Towers of Thunder Bay, ON; Linda (Larry) Lynch of Musquodoboit Harbour, their daughter, Jennifer Lynch, Halifax and son, Christopher Lynch, Ottawa. Three great-grandchildren who always made him smile, Mya, Tyler, Andrew Mayhew of Elmsdale, cherished in laws Louie and Bob, Marie, Dick and Judy as well as various nephews, nieces and cousins between the US and Canada. He was predeceased by his parents, first wife Doris (Simms) and her parents, second wife Patricia (Casson) (Munroe), sister, Evelyn Mayhew Butler, USA, sister in Law Barbara, Brother in Law Wayne and several cousins. Special thanks to Dr. Claire Nowlan and the wonderful staff at Ocean View Continuing Care Centre, especially Harbourside for their compassionate care. Visitation will take place on Monday April 6, 2015 in Eastern Passage Community Funeral Home, 5 Cow Bay Road, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral service will take place in St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 346 Cow Bay Road, Eastern Passage on Tuesday April 7, 2015 at 11:00 am, Reverend John Ferguson officiating. Reception immediately following the Funeral Service in the church hall. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Halifax, NS, following the funeral and reception.
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