It was about 1959. I was often around the Smith's home. My great grandparents used to live there and sister Marie was often at our home. On the back verandah, Butchie held up a transistor radio and said listen to this, " ....when ever I want you all I have to do is dream" the Everley Brothers singing close harmonies. A light went on - there's music on CKEC that is great and this is a new world of teenage. Seeing that Butch was a music guy all his life made me tell this story. He opened my ears. Eventually I got a guitar and never stopped. We met once in the 1980's and he spoke of having been in the US Services at the time of the Cuban Missle Crisis. He went right back to the collective memory the US Service people felt of "this could be it."
It was about 1959. I was often around the Smith's home. My great grandparents used to live there and sister Marie was often at our home. On the back verandah, Butchie held up a transistor radio and said listen to this, " ....when ever I want you all I have to do is dream" the Everley Brothers singing close harmonies. A light went on - there's music on CKEC that is great and this is a new world of teenage. Seeing that Butch was a music guy all his life made me tell this story. He opened my ears. Eventually I got a guitar and never stopped. We met once in the 1980's and he spoke of having been in the US Services at the time of the Cuban Missle Crisis. He went right back to the collective memory the US Service people felt of "this could be it."
Dear Jessie: I am so sorry to hear that Butch has passed away. The last while he had some struggles & now he can rest. I can relate with that as John had some hard days as well. Jessie, you and Butch were a very special couple. He will be miss by everyone who knew him. May he Rest In Peace. Do take care Jessie. God Bless. Jean Pitts
Dear Family, we have many fond memories of our great times together during the early 70's with Butch when I [Brenda] first moved to New Glasgow from Moncton. We didn't see Butch much over the years but whenever we ran into each other we always had a good conversation and a great laugh. Our love and prayers go to all his family at this time and in the days ahead.May God bless you with comfort and great memories.B&B
Hi Jesse, I'm so so sorry to hear about Butch, I had no idea and was shocked to see his name in the paper today. My condolences to you and your family. He was a great guy and great story teller, he will be missed. Please take care.
So sad to hear that Butch has passed. Deepest sympathy to you Jessie. I have so many fond memories of Butch when we were growing up in the South End of New Glasgow. Rest in peace Butch.
So sad to hear that Buch has passed. Deepest sympathy to you Jessie. I have so many fond memories of Buch when we we growing upin the South End of New Glasgow. Rest in peace Buch.
