Butch Arthur Peter Shibinette

61- Glace Bay

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle. Butch passed away on May 3, 2015 at the Glace Bay General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay he was the son of Mary (Nickelo) and the late Art Shibinette.

In his younger years, he was very active in sports, both hockey and baseball, he was recently inducted into the Cape Breton Sports Hall of Fame as a member of “The Big Red Machine” and soon to be inducted as a member of the “Mark Ten Baseball Team”. He enjoyed many years on the golf course.

For 36 years Butch was a teacher with the Cape Breton District School Board. He enjoyed many wonderful times at the bungalow in Irish Vale, with his hunting buddies, Danny, Leo, and Johnny, Coffee daily with his mom, and trips with his loving wife.

Surviving is his high school sweetheart, Sandra his wife of 37 years. His pride and joy son Adam(Angelina) and Papa Butch’s precious grandchildren Kale and Aliannah, his furry friend Maggie, mother Mary, sisters Lorna (Keith) MacPherson and Sherri(Brian) MacCormack, seven beautiful nieces who called him Uncle Butchie Erin, Nicole, Jenna, Natalie, Kaitlyn, Jennifer and Mary.

Besides his father he was predeceased by his in laws Mary, Roy and Wendy Wadden.

As per following Butch’s wishes there will be no visitation, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday May 6 at 10am in Holy Cross Church, Seaview St Glace Bay. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to family www.pattenfuneral.com