Alfred George Butcher (22 Sep 1925 - 19 Mar 2017)
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- Location
- Rochester Cemetery Maidstone Road Rochester ME1 3DD
- Date
- 12th Apr 2017
- Time
- 2.30pm
- Location
- The Holiday Inn Maidstone Road, Rochester ME5 9SF
- Date
- TBC
- Time
- TBC
In loving memory of Alfred George Butcher "Fred", wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather, who sadly passed away on 19th March 2017 at the age of 91.
Fred was a person who would always bring life into the room and had a ready wit for all occasions; he emanated love, pride and respect for all. A person you could count on to be truly supportive and provide sound advice.
He nurtured and loved his family, and continued in the same vein with his extended Australian family for whom he had great love and affection. With such a big family to love he still managed to enjoy a very active lifestyle with many hobbies, and loved to travel, living every moment to the fullest extent.
A much loved, gentle, man who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
R.I.P.
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![Taking a stroll together whilst on holiday, with camera in hand as grandad always did, capturing all the moments](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/NuQqKvEA8qfC5qxIUOQS6CDzbNQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491869710_8743.jpg)
Taking a stroll together whilst on holiday, with camera in hand as grandad always did, capturing all the moments
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![Alfred George Butcher](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/gPvVNUtO_0epP7Z7IEUury3VxbQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/i_1490870846_0121.png)
Magnificent flowers!! Thanks to everyone. xx
the last stretch, with love and pride
the sons await to take him to his final resting place
The blossoms opened and the sun shone on him
Grandsons and great grandsons take him into the church
to the father from the sons. Chrysanthemums of course!!
Sad day! Dad leaving his house for the last time.
![Xmas.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/3-wnkCeurgOozZKpFGK-vXgIxFw=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491992809_7983.jpg)
Xmas.
![Fashion icon.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/VpmfEw4eKb1bPT_sXRYH7l4WZPI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491992841_7893.jpg)
Fashion icon.
![Aunty Mabel pulling a funny face!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/dNDs-6Nz484zZykAxem0M_wUb3A=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491992860_8495.jpg)
Aunty Mabel pulling a funny face!
![On holiday.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/7k7mOsq0GZn7zkffb7ypZ5p1_iE=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491992987_0123.jpg)
On holiday.
![BBQ at ours.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/W6lMLPwuG5d65r6sFog_Y1YkA7w=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491993024_8716.jpg)
BBQ at ours.
![The law finally caught up with him!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/WAIcGgWe32biOhJRP3GwXOjve8Y=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491992747_6832.jpg)
The law finally caught up with him!
![Dressing up in Aunty Mabel's dresses.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/T9f3v7sWg3Kvzv4qZUMXjeeYRg0=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491992661_8269.jpg)
Dressing up in Aunty Mabel's dresses.
![Taking a stroll together whilst on holiday, with camera in hand as grandad always did, capturing all the moments](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/NuQqKvEA8qfC5qxIUOQS6CDzbNQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491869710_8743.jpg)
Taking a stroll together whilst on holiday, with camera in hand as grandad always did, capturing all the moments
![Posing with the nurses and friends](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/pxyDAz1fKbO47617gFM2LeLDuQ0=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491869637_8593.jpg)
Posing with the nurses and friends
![Having a ball dancing](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/4SUBbc5m2IOH6uI7RR7qmazmjSk=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491869546_131.jpg)
Having a ball dancing
![A photo sent home to Mabel, posing on the beach in the latest beach fashion](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/mvYgrEd0aHdJi2PGJzPKmB4uZcU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491869461_481.jpg)
A photo sent home to Mabel, posing on the beach in the latest beach fashion
![I can only imagine the laughter in the room with grandad at this moment](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/tntgRp7eN2yLLVcApGgPbL8J4Fs=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491869332_6673.jpg)
I can only imagine the laughter in the room with grandad at this moment
![It appears grandad had always been one to go the extra mile for smiles](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/s1xZvNq99R02BFW20L6Ig_D8g4M=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491869202_5213.jpg)
It appears grandad had always been one to go the extra mile for smiles
![Grandad had this photo framed in his living room. Love this photo](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/NQq1djq_L1JtBc9rpqHcFwa4GJQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491869098_1894.jpg)
Grandad had this photo framed in his living room. Love this photo
![Looking dapper](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/U3Gz5Toqx54dxpKyW0AGXXOj1HQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491869042_0947.jpg)
Looking dapper
![Signed](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/gbI9tnR-l4elD3zrV3RLQl85hk0=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491868959_7079.jpg)
Signed "with my love and kisses sweetheart, Fred"
![Grandads first ever photo in the RAF at aged 18](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/tnvUoNHdaxAtU-bAsCybosEFUTs=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491868883_8264.jpg)
Grandads first ever photo in the RAF at aged 18
![Such a doting couple](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/G8keEpR9BZP1edFyPsGTh3MxLx0=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491868676_0224.jpg)
Such a doting couple
![Always with such a great smile and love of fun, sometimes the simple gags are the best](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/MBKi-Nl4jdYNrMI54nvP02bkV4Y=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491868515_5315.jpg)
Always with such a great smile and love of fun, sometimes the simple gags are the best
![Such a beautiful wedding day photo](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/WhwRPDPMuvuSXufE_1-EjUEyzkw=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491868439_5527.jpg)
Such a beautiful wedding day photo
![Grandad and](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/6w7lvQUP3NJCRElO3tVK6I-90WU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491868382_1339.jpg)
Grandad and "haggis"
![Always one with humour to bring up people's spirits](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/rOecHvYb4p9t_1Ctx4GhrFXw5lo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491868298_0187.jpg)
Always one with humour to bring up people's spirits
![Away caravaning , not sure if the caravan keys we found belonged to this caravan!!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/2qxyZ0qeUpugxspFYEEgXKTS4iM=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491868193_2829.jpg)
Away caravaning , not sure if the caravan keys we found belonged to this caravan!!
![Posing with his truck in his RAF days](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/1DVJKTD-NdaunNcTM91m4nttOeY=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/i_1491896490_7869.jpg)
Posing with his truck in his RAF days
![Such smart outfits and looking so happy](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/y5qTGolpz50-B3GeTUOJQ-tkEN4=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491867955_7417.jpg)
Such smart outfits and looking so happy
![Such great smiles all round](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/oAYfL8eEsfkQmcc_pAQkNuQtodQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491867887_0618.jpg)
Such great smiles all round
The family all together for your 80th - Dad was taking this one
![Grandad and Uncle Dave at my 18th birthday, always with some form of camera to capture the moment and loving being with the family, one of many great memories.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/xvOKlcI0CS9Juemyi4pxd3exr8I=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491520468_6341.jpg)
Grandad and Uncle Dave at my 18th birthday, always with some form of camera to capture the moment and loving being with the family, one of many great memories.
![Always one to join in on the fun - double thumbs up all round](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/sWMFJztLSq-eHvC_H7-HMaaVSlg=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491520152_7613.jpg)
Always one to join in on the fun - double thumbs up all round
![Fun family times - 4 generations](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/ehoJjZUqocEKQRSDpkWu77byBOk=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491520072_1006.jpg)
Fun family times - 4 generations
We have many fond memories of wonderful Fred in Sydney with the Scotts family (our daughter Alice is married to Anthony). Back home in England, Fred invited us to a spend a happy day with him and Jan. So happy to have known you, dear Fred.
![Just a small section of the family...love you Fred.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/LyPBibF7jr7rDQIfTfa-Nc6S3RY=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/i_1491464716_4084.jpg)
Just a small section of the family...love you Fred.
![Beautiful gentleman.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/xBtU8KM9QgFO3VXUCrA9Ct-M0Ng=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491433852_8774.jpeg)
Beautiful gentleman.
![Thanks for being a part of our lives Fred...we will all miss you!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/P1RsISZhyfwTnT3C045bbLhAQ4I=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491433876_6503.jpeg)
Thanks for being a part of our lives Fred...we will all miss you!
![Fun times!!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/VdPJ6RI1yMsWQH4w8C04_gvBBoI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491433899_7329.jpeg)
Fun times!!
![Proud dad & boys 80th birthday](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/qodt4SGcWEaYxBEm5FF-8ljX7Nc=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491202068_2593.jpg)
Proud dad & boys 80th birthday
![Special occasion loved by all!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/mB6vIsnoSJi-GC-bvpierGfMzHc=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/i_1491205652_3407.jpeg)
Special occasion loved by all!
![Mum's 80th was extra special having Fred there (almost hidden by our large family)](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/woqhVOLW5CZrciDEn9jj7Ad2EbM=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/i_1491205685_6921.jpeg)
Mum's 80th was extra special having Fred there (almost hidden by our large family)
![Happy Holidays in the UK](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/2yc6EiKpOGhw9C3QbjDXy9xcfdo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/i_1491205738_0606.jpeg)
Happy Holidays in the UK
![That very special bus trip to the Australian outback May 1991.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/m62N3EwGeB3HGF9-3YkALW4Ewn4=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/i_1491205844_447.jpeg)
That very special bus trip to the Australian outback May 1991.
![We had the privilege of sharing our home with mum and Fred for three months...Fred was so special he even came to the hospital to visit the day our daughter was born.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/Y24QrqEzkMpiszoBAroulRL44UI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/i_1491205786_5297.jpeg)
We had the privilege of sharing our home with mum and Fred for three months...Fred was so special he even came to the hospital to visit the day our daughter was born.
Gorgeous
![Such Fun](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/P2762lS65LrL9Ovxn3sdO8x5YMU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491188406_0841.jpg)
Such Fun
![He was a beautiful Soul](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/WpS9RfFtZ0FaicuCUj6jM-4mMJw=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491188464_003.jpg)
He was a beautiful Soul
![Fred and the Boys](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/lDkrId54HJTP0gLaqxFhyvPmJfM=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491188500_1137.jpg)
Fred and the Boys
He loved watching Ryan row at Henley
![Fred and Australian Family](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/r14YPOdqvFLS4leMnzFkVFBkL6k=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491188199_1966.jpg)
Fred and Australian Family
Fred with Jan Scotts. A wonderful companionship
Fred was much loved by the Scotts family
![Mum and Fred happy in Rochester](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/dE2d2UzAFnd_mr42w-AiqiTfA94=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/i_1491206242_9761.png)
Mum and Fred happy in Rochester
Fred and Janny. Aussie Summer.
Loving Australia.....
![Palm Beach, Australia. New Years Eve with the Scotts Family.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/dKgWp6wh8UIaHQHmWbFw_r069RY=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/thumbnail_i_1491112196_719.png)
Palm Beach, Australia. New Years Eve with the Scotts Family.
![](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/QreshySc5qs88qH0NClPMUPPi7A=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/025edfdb-3c17-41f8-9b40-f47475aacc27.jpg)
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