ROBERT GENE BUTEAU

After fighting a courageous six year battle with cancer, Bob went to his Heavenly Father on July 27, 2019. He was born on September 7, 1947 to the late Arthur C Buteau and Barbara (Sweet) Bourget. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Bertrand Bourget.
Born in Pawtucket RI, he resided in Winter Springs Fl after living in Johnston RI and Clermont FL.

He was married for over 35 years to his loving and devoted wife, Anne-Louise (Tente) Buteau.

Also left to cherish his memory are his brothers and sisters Arthur, Sean, Pam and Robin Buteau (deceased). His step-brothers Bill and Mark McArdle. His children, Terry (Paul) Gallagher, Tammy (Bill) Begones, Matthew (Sherri) Buteau and his namesake Barbie Jean (Ed) Rambone. His grandchildren Ryan Gallagher, Abby & BJ Begones, Justin (Sierra) & Brandon (Olivia) Rambone, and Alexi, Drew, & Alivia Buteau. Plus great-grandchildren Justin, Bailey, Chloe & Emma Rambone. He also had a special relationship with his niece Rynae (Buteau) Ramsey and his nephews Stephen, and Godson Arthur R Buteau.

Bob was an avid sportsman. He loved to play most any sport, but football was his passion. His fondest memories was a Marathon he ran from Rhode Island to Washington DC and his days playing football for West High School. Upon his graduation in 1966, he received numerous college football scholarships from around the country. He remained a devout fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox & Boston Bruins for his entire life and adopted the University of Florida Gators as his home team sitting in the South End Zone for several years rooting his team on.

He was a licensed arborist learning the trade from his stepfather. He later owned Colonial Tree Service before moving to Florida. He then changed careers and decided to go into the lunch wagon business. He & his wife owned Bob & Anne's Take-A-Break Catering, servicing the construction sites in west Orange County, Lake County & the Disney area for several years before retiring.

Bob was a two time Past Governor of So. Lake Co. Moose Lodge #1615 holding both the Legionnaires Degree and the Fellowship Degree of Honor. He also received the 25 Member Club Award and Moose of the Year Award.

A special thanks from his family to Dr Kotapurath Moideen, Sarah, Charlie, Madalyn & their entire staff at the Florida Cancer Specialists in Lake Mary. Also to Dr Usha Mohandas, Marilyn C & their staff at Family Physicians Group. And last, to the PCU Oncology ward at Advent Health in Altamonte Springs for their outstanding care during Bob's many stays in their hospital. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Bob was a kind soul, a Christian and he loved his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ:

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day...."