RALEIGH Butler, described by the prime minister as a pillar of the community who played a vital role in the business and political affairs of the modern Bahamas, was laid to rest yesterday.
Mr Butler, father of Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner, died on Friday, August 9 in Florida after a long illness. He was 81.
Mr Butler was the son of the first Bahamian Governor-General, Sir Milo Butler Sr, and was the owner of Butler’s Funeral Home and Crematorium.
His funeral service was held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church on Shirley Street.
He is survived by his wife, Rosa Butler, and his children, Clarice Butler, Denise Docemo, Valerie Osbourne, Raleigh Butler Jr, Claudette Butler, Loretta Butler-Turner and Craig Butler.
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