Edmund Ed George Butler

July 1, 1938 – December 30, 2014

It is with heavy hearts the family of Edmund George Butler announce his passing on December 30, 2014 at the age of 76.

Ed will be lovingly remembered by his best friend and partner of 34 years, Wendy Hazen; his son Jim(Bev) Butler; stepson Rob Hazen (Julie Brunner);grandchildren Sean and Ryan Butler & Hannah and Laurel Hazen; brother Winston Locke (Veta Wood); sisters Bernice Jenner ,Lilly Keeping and their extended families.

He was predeceased by his parents James Butler, Susan Randall and step father Robert Randall and his first wife Rosemary Butler.

Ed was born July 1, 1938 in Port Rexton NFLD . He joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at 19 years old. After completing training in Ottawa he was stationed in several detachments in Alberta over the years and retired from the RCMP after 20 years in 1977. He chose to remain in Leduc and start a new life and career when he became a realtor. This career change was significant as he met his life partner Wendy. Ed sold real estate for 37 years and retired in October 2014. He loved meeting new people, sharing stories and a good laugh.

He was passionate about home construction and built several homes in Leduc including a cabin at Pigeon Lake, which became an important part of his life. He enjoyed golfing at Black Bull, boating, entertaining and the evenings around the campfire with friends, family and especially his 4 grandchildren.

Ed also had a passion for travel. He loved the sand and the sea. Ed & Wendy travelled together every chance they had visiting hot spots throughout Canada, US, Caribbean, and Europe. His # 1 vacation spot was Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

In 2010 Ed was excited to find the sister he didn't know he had, Bernice. In the short time they had together they became very close and that extended to her loving family in NFLD and Ontario.

Ed had a great life with Wendy and was a loving and caring friend to all who knew him.

He had a good sense of humour and always stopped to chat with everyone he met.

"Eddie Bear” we will miss your kindness and patience, and especially your laughter and your smile.

A Celebration of Ed’s Life will take place at Daystar Church, 3610 Gaetz Road (corner of Rollyview Rd & Gaetz Rd (RR250), Leduc on Friday January 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Ed’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel, Leduc, AB.