BUTTERFIELD, Montague Warwick (Warwick)
16.12.1948 -7.9.2024
Suddenly at Yvette Willams Retirement Village. Dearly loved son of Monty and Vera Butterfield (both deceased). He will be missed by his sisters and brothers-in-law; Kay and Geoff Sneddon, Roye and Howard Haugh, Jan Butterfield and Paul Callahan (USA). Warwick was a good uncle to his nephews and nieces; Juliet Dow, John Sneddon and Allister Sneddon; Jennifer Haugh and Susan Haugh-Leach; and Jane Butterfield (Canada) and was pleased to be a Grand uncle to their children and a great-great uncle to the next generation.
Kind, caring, independent, capable, intelligent, always a man of his word, and occasionally stubborn, Warwick walked his life to his own beat. He cared for his wider family, work colleagues and casual friends; for all animals, especially his cats and those he met on his walks, and for the seagulls who joined him at the Gardens bench seat too. He will be missed.
A service for Warwick will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 2.00pm on Saturday, September 14, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Butterfield Family, 37 Brownwille Cresent, Dunedin 9010, or on Warwick's page below.
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Warrick was a neighbor and I always enjoyed our talks. When Warrick moved to Yvette Williams I feed his cats for some time. In fact I took 'wee angel' to live with me. He was missed by many when he moved from our street. My regards to his family
My parents also had a holiday house in Wanaka where Rick & I meet in the 60's. We had so much fun gallivanting around the area, there was no place that Hillman Hunter of his could not go !! There was a gang of us who had many trips, the gold mines in Bendigo was one of our favourites. He did not like having his photo taken but I did manage a few shots. My husband & I still talk those great times.
Such a sad time for family and friends losing such a gentle, kind and caring man. I was very fortunate to get to know Warwick over 20 years ago. He was alway keen for a chat and asking for advice. Rest in peace Warwick Lisa Turner
To the Butterfield Family: I am so sorry to hear of Warwick's passing. You could not find a more compassionate and gentle person. I lived near by him and I could just about set my watch by the times that he would stop at my gate to have his twice-daily conversation with my cat. He would announce his imminent arrival at my gate (with a special whistle/call he had just for my cat), usually about 2 houses back along the street. Even if she was inside, she would meow to be let out when she heard him coming. By the time he got to my gate, my cat would be sitting on the fence waiting for her twice-daily dose of pats, love and of course treats. They became good friends over her 18 year life. One year I tried to give him a small gift of chocolates. It was near Christmas time and he said "Sorry but I don't accept Christmas gifts". I replied "Who said anything about Christmas? This is a thank you gift from the cat because she appreciates the fuss you make of her". He still wouldn't accept the chocolates. When he had his first hip replacement, I was worried because I hadn't seen him for a few weeks. When I caught up with him, I joked about him wearing his hips out with all his walking. He pulled out his pedometer and gave me a summary of that days' distance! The world has just lost a very special person. I would say "Rest in Peace Warwick", but I know he won't be resting - he will be out walking. Let's hope he meets all his old furry friends on his travels.