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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Franklyn Butler who was born in Bahamas on May 24, 1938 and passed away on October 24, 2008 at the age of 70. We will remember him forever.
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forever in my heart / NAQIYAH ABDALLAH(BUTLER) (grandniece (angela butlers daughter) )
There is no oword to describe the generousity,love, and care Uncle Frank has givein through out his lifetime. Unbelievable succesful in the retail and wholesale business. A friend and loved one to many (including me )
The memory of his dear face wi...
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Precious Memories / P. Anthony White (Friend)
Ah, Dear Frank, rember those deep and inspiring debates at your family's food store on Blue Hill Road back in the mid sixties over which you always towered? Other of our clan included your brother Asa, Basil O'Brien, Joe Hollingsworth, your first cou...
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Worldwide Peace Bahamian Hopes RIP Mr. Butler / James Curry (Fellow Bahamian )
With profound sadness I read an email indicating that Franklyn Butler had died. From Sir Milo to Franklyn the Butler family is truly a part of the fabric of the Bahamas and the world. May we all reflect on Franklyn's passing and the...
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Our Condolences / Valentine And Thelma Grimes
Today we will bury one of St. Agnes' great sons! It will be strange to see the 1st pew on the left without Frank at the 7am Mass.
We know you are in a better place. May you rest in peace! |
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President,ST.AGNES ACM / ATHAMA&McLINDA BOWE (Friends)
FOR OUR FAMILY WE WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE SAGE ADVISE AND WISDOM OF THIS GREAT PATRIOT.THE ACM LONG RECOGNISED THE VALUE OF FRANK TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CHURCH AND THE ROLE OF MEN IN A NEWER BAHAMAS.LET NO ONE FOOL YOU,FRANK DROVE A HARD BARGAIN AND E...
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Sympathy / Paula Strachan (Friend of Genia ) Read >> |
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Condolence / Olive Brown Read >> |
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Our Deepest Condolences / Curtis Family Read >> |
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Help Me Pray! / Jevon Butler (Nephew) Read >> |
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Deepest Sympathy / Maxcine Johnson-Stubbs (Classmate of Genia ) Read >> |
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Farewell Son of the Bahamas / Alma Adams &. Family (Friend) Read >> |
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Condolences on the loss of a Great Bahamian. / Rosemary Hanna (Friend / St. Agnes Church ) Read >> |
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'Til We Meet Again / Paul Carey (Brother in Law ) Read >> |
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A Great Bahamian / Anthony Allens Read >> |
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Sincerest Sympathy / Yasmin Williams-Robinson (Friend to Martin ) Read >> |
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| His legacy |
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Obituary Franklyn Augustus Butler O.B.E. 1938-2008
Following the Solemn Eucharist in Thanksgiving for his Life and Legacy held at St. Agnes Church, Baillou Hill Road on Sunday, 2nd November 2008, Franklyn Augustus Butler, O.B.E., was laid to rest in the Butler Family plot at St. Matthew’s Cemetery, Shirley & Church Streets, not far from where he was born and grew up in "the Pond” on Ernest Street.
Franklyn was born on the 24th May 1938. He was the seventh of ten children born to the late Sir Milo and Lady Caroline Butler of Ernest Street, Nassau, Bahamas. Sir Milo Butler was the first Bahamian Governor General of The Bahamas, and the founder of the family business, Milo B. Butler & Sons. Franklyn was confirmed and received his first Holy Communion at St. Matthew’s Parish Church. His Godparents were Dame Bertha Isaacs, Mr. Glass and Mr. Alfred Lightbourne.
Franklyn’s siblings include: Edna (deceased), Emmaline (deceased), Raleigh, Joseph (deceased), Juanita, Milo, Jr., Asa (deceased, Basil and Matthew.
Franklyn was joined in matrimony to Clementine Theresa (nee Carey), and together they are the parents of Jeffrey & Genia Pinder, Dominic & Tina Butler, Damian, Franklyn II, and Dennis Martin Butler.
Franklyn received his early education at Eastern Preparatory, Eastern Junior, Eastern Senior Schools and Government High School. Among his many teachers were: Mrs. Louise Bailey-Symonette, Mr. Kenneth Huyler, Mr. Cecil Bethel, Mrs. Anatol Rodgers, Miss Marjorie Davis, Mr. Arthur Barnett. Some of his former classmates include: Percy Christie (Smoky), Luther Clarke, Elswood Burrows, Creola Deveaux-Taylor, Elwood Donaldson, John Coakley, Iris Dillett-Knowles, Delores Ferguson, Janet and Henry Bostwick.
He augmented his education by attending courses at the University of the West Indies – Jamaica, Extra Mural Studies of the University of Miami, and special business courses offered by trade associations.
After completing his education at Government High School, Franklyn was employed at the Pubilc Treasury. He worked there for less than two years. However, during that short period he gained a sharpened appreciation for organization and bookkeeping. When he was not a work at the Treasury, Franklyn maintained to the greatest degree possible, his involvement in and responsibility to the family enterprise in which he was involved all his life. The call came to address greater challenges in the family enterprise resulting in his resignation from the Treasury.
Fulltime in the family business led to much assessment and reassessment and Franklyn was faced with training and educating himself, his siblings and employees.
“The greatest thing a man can do in this world is o make the possible out of the stuff that has been given to him. This is success and there is no other.” Orison Swett Marden
While pursuing and developing his family’s vision, he had to undertake planning and establishing goals. He endeavoured always to optimize balancing physical well-being, mental alertness and spiritual growth. Needless to say, he pursued with boundless passion the objective to develop and grow his family’s business.
The company started by its founder, Sir Milo B. Butler, began as a sole trader operation in 1920. This enterprise was the main source of the family’s sustenance over the years and in 1963 the company was incorporated as Milo B. Butler & Sons Co. Ltd., a registered Bahamian company.
The mantle was passed unceremoniously, but seamlessly, and Franklyn became General Manger of the business and President of the company. He assumed more of the responsibility for the day to day operation of the business and endeavoured to diversify the company and set in on sound footing for growth and continuity. In 1967, Milo B. Butler & Sons Wholesale was constructed, and within eighteen months the new Butler’s Bargain Mart. Succession planning and catching the dream are complementary and critical. Three members of the third generation Allan, son of Basil, Damian and Franklyn II, sons of Franklyn are presently engaged in the business.
“If a task has once begun, never leave it ‘til it’s done. Be the labour great or small, do it well or not at all.” Anonymous
Franklyn was a faithful member of St. Agnes Anglican Church where he served as Vestryman, People’s Warden, and Synod Representative. He was the leader of the St. Luke’s Group and also a member of the Pastoral Care and Counseling Ministry as well as the Anglican Church Men's Group. He was honoured at the Council of The Anglican Church Men’s 6th Annual Awards Banquet – A Tribute to Men, on 26th October 2007.
“The only victories worth anything are those achieved through hard work and dedication.”
Henry Ward Beecher
“Mr. Frank”, as he was called by his employees, was a member of the Board of Directors of several enterprises. His business and civic associations incuded:
- Founding member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and memberof the graduate group - chief Executive Organizataion (CEO)
- Founding member of Junior Achievement (JA), Bahamas, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the nation's youth.
- Director of the Bahamas Electricity Corpoiration
- Deputy Chairman of The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial corporation
- Member of the Board of Directors of Commonwealth Bank
- Member of the Board of Directors of The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX)
- Director of several other companies, and interest in financial, real estate and commercial businesses throughout The Bahamas.
In 1988, as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours, Franklyn was made a member of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) at Governmenet House.
During Chamber Week 2006, he was awarded The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for being a long standing member of the business community over the last 30 years. It was the first time this award was presented to a successful business person in the community.
On 15th June 2007, Franklyn received a Perpetuity Award from the CFE Global Awards (A Celebration of Ethics and Excellence) in conjunction with the CEO Network.
Franklyn's hobbies included reading, swimming, whistling, and listening to classical music. He was also a world traveller and, over his seventy years, travelled to: Norway, Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, Hungary, Czech Repubic, Russia, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Japan, England, Scotland, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Guyana, Brazil, Panama, Canada, Mexico and extensively throughout the U.S.A.
He died on 24th October 2008. May his soul rest in peace |
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Franklyn Augustus Butler OBE
Franklyn Augustus "Mr Frank" Butler was born 24th May 1939 in Nassau Bahamas . Franklyn is the seventh of ten children born to the late Sir Milo B Bulter first Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the founder of the family business Milo Butler and Sons Ltd and the late Lady Caroline Loretta Butler nee Watson of Ernest Street The Pond Nassau Bahamas.
Franklyn's Mother Lady Caroline Loretta Butler Nee Watson was born in Morrisville Long Island Bahamas, and was the home maker and multi-tasker, a wife, a mother who took care of her 10 children, plus ran the family's store and baked bread for her many customers.
Franklyn's siblings include: Edna & Emmaline (deceased), Raleigh, Joseph (deceased), Juanita, Milo Jr, Asa (deceased), Basil, and Matthew.
At Franklyn's 70th Birthday Celebration held on Saturday May 24th 2008 at the Holy Trinity Center Nassau he expressed much gratitude, thankd and appreciation to his siblings all os whom as children and young persons were obliged to make their contributions to the family business. Franklyn paid special tribute to Joseph (deceased) and Basil who maintained their involvement throughout. Edna (deceased) left the company after long service to pursue her calling as a full time ordained Minister. Asa (deceased) left in the late 1970 to study Theology and enter the ordained Ministry. Junanita who had established hereself as a distinguished educator rejoined the Company in the mid 1970's. Eda has been a tower of strengh and support and continues to make an invaluable contribution.
One of the more renowned offshoots of the Butler Enterprise was the ice-delivery, which was very exacting business. It demanded early rising, about 4:30 am, to ensure supplies from the limited production of the plant.
Franklyn was joined in Holy Matrimony in 1979 at the age of 41 to Clementine Theresa nee Carey, together they are parents of Genia Ann Nicole Pinder, Dominic Cyprian John, Damain Thomas Aquinas, Franklyn Augustus Jr., Dennis Martin dePorres.
More info on the life of Franklyn Augustus Butler to follow. |
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| Franklyn's Photo Album |
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| Franklyn Augustus Butler 1938-2008 |
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