Word has been received by the relatives of the death of Fred Butts, of Essex, Ontario, Canada, Sunday morning.

Mr. Butts, the only child of the late Frank and Lois Blanchard Butts, was born and raised in the Princeville community. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son.

Among relatives in this area are cousins, Mrs. Wildred Hofer, Mrs. Wilda Schaad and Dean Wear.