04/25/2026
A very special birthday wish. REG BUTCHER, who was raised on long days and early mornings on the family farm, learned the rhythm of life through
milking routines, hard work and a close-knit community.
Yet alongside that rural upbringing grew a calling- one rooted in compassion, service and guiding others through loss. 
When he made the decision to go back to college in the mid 80s to become a funeral director, times were tough for he and Janet raising two children. Drawn to the meaningful responsibility of supporting grieving families and honouring lives he chose a different path than what was originally planned. Blending the humility and resilience shaped by the farm life with a deep sense of empathy, he dedicated the remainder of his career to helping others find dignity, and closure during life’s most difficult moments.
Although the road has had a few curves and bends it has travelled 80 years today!
A very special birthday wish to Reg Butcher for 80 years of memories, wisdom and grateful for every year that has passed.
From the team at Ostrander’s Funeral Home
