BOUTILIER, Roy Ernest "Boot"

Age 79, passed away on December 5, 2020, after a long- fought battle with dementia. Roy was born on July 18, 1941, to Edna and Milton Boutilier in Dartmouth. After graduating from Dartmouth High School "Boot" sailed to Tahiti on the Bounty and was involved in the filming of the famous movie, Mutiny on the Bounty. He then returned to Dartmouth and educated himself in the retail industry. He married the love of his life, Beverly Ann (Furlotte). They had two children, Angie Mckillop (Todd) and Stephen Boutilier ( Julie) before settling in Moncton, N.B. where Roy owned a sporting goods agency. Roy’s priority in life was to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of his children, Steve (Julie) and Angie (Todd); and his beautiful granddaughters, Anna, Emily, and Olivia. Roy supported and took a keen interest in all their involvements. Roy was also passionate about his friends and colleagues. He was often the life of the party and always showed up with a poem, story, or song for his friends. He will be mourned by a wide circle of friends who will miss his infectious laugh, his wonderful stories and his genuine kindness. Anyone who knew Roy knew that he was the most loving father, husband, and friend a family could ask for. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Milton and Edna; his sister, Elsie; brothers, Harold and baby Kenneth. He is survived by his devoted wife, Beverly; sisters, Norma and Dorothy; and many loving nieces and nephews. The family thanks Mcnair Manor and all those who helped with Roy’s care. A Service to Celebrate and Honour Roy’s Life will be held in St. George’s Anglican Church on Thursday, December 10th, at 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Chris Vanbuskirk presiding. Interment to be held in Grey’s Island Cemetery, Hillsborough. COVID-19 Restrictions and Social Distancing Guidelines will be followed and face coverings must be worn in the church at all times. Roy’s service will be live streamed on St. George’s Anglican Church Facebook page and on the church website: www.stgeorgesmoncton.ca Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (506858-1995) in care of arrangements. Donations in Roy’s memory can be made to St. George’s Anglican Church, where Roy was a lay reader for over 20 years. Online condolences for the family can be shared on the Fergusons Funeral Home Facebook Page or at: www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com