A resident of Chatham, Alan Butler passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Chatham Campus on May 9, 2026 at the age of 86. Born in Chatham, Alan was the son of the late Frederick and Violet (née Herbert) Butler. Son-in-law to the late Robert and Marie (née Haskell) Dye. Alan will be reunited with his wife, Geraldine “Geri” Butler (née Dye). Loving father to the late Patti Anne Butler, Alan Butler, Sandy (Randy) Gagnier, the late Richard Butler, Robert (Louise) Butler, Jennifer (Bill) Gardiner, and Kevin (Tina) Butler. Sadly missed by 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by siblings, Lloyd (Kaye) Butler, Shirley (Doug) Flook, Donald (Doris) Butler, Doug Butler, Bill Butler, and Bob Butler. Missed by sisters-in-law Eve Butler and Diane Flook. Remembered by Geri’s sisters, Brenda (Peter) Morris, Jayne (Victor) Dye, Nancy (Glenda) Dye, the late Cathy Dye, Janet (Jeff) Schaver, and Kelly Dye. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Alan spent 35 years at Eaton Yale as a factory worker. In his later years, he enjoyed woodworking, especially building birdhouses and Christmas decorations. Alan had an extreme amount of patience and an eye for detail. Alan and Geri spent time traveling together, going to the East Coast and experiencing bus tours to Kentucky and Wisconsin.
Family to receive friends at the funeral home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 1:00 pm until the Memorial Service at 2:00 pm. An Interment will take place at Maple Leaf Cemetery at a later date.
Donations made in memory of Alan to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
