Butler, Fred
Scotter 1908 cricket team; Fred front with arms folded
F. BUTLER
Fred Butler
Born 1888 in Scotter
Son of John (a grocer) and Ann (Anne nee Buttrick); both from Garthorpe
Family business and residence was Manchester House
Brothers John (back row 3rd from left), Harold (back row 3rd from right) and Herbert (middle row 2nd from right)
Played cricket for Scotter
Married Ethel Annie Harrison-Osborne (sister of Reginald; South face) on 3rd July 1916 at St. Peter's Church
Honeymooned at Buxton
Became a merchant
Lived on Long Street, Scotter
Died at Denton Lodge, Denton near Grantham, at the Sheardown home on 20th January 1939
A week later, under the heading 'Loss to Scotter', the 'Gainsborough News' reported:-
'The death occurred while visiting friends at Grantham on Friday of Mr. Fred Butler, of Scotter, at the age of 50. He will be greatly missed in the village and by many people at wholesale local produce markets, where he was well known, having built up a big business in washed carrots. He sent thousands of tons every year from Scotter and Pocklington to the principal cities.
Mr. Butler was one of the managers of Scotter Council School and at one time was a member of the parish council. He was also a member of the local cricket club and village institute and the Scunthorpe Golf Club.
Although he never sought popularity, he was well respected by everybody and, while making many new friends in business, he never forgot friends of earlier years. He had earned great respect for his straight business dealing, and his word was his bond. He was generous-hearted and was always ready to help others in any way, and to quote Kipling "do it without noise". He leaves a widow and one son.
The funeral, which took place on Monday, was one of the largest for many years. The service was held at the Gainsborough Road Methodist Church...
... The school flag was flown at half-mast during the week-end.'
Buried in Scotter Cemetery
Cousin of Wilf Butler