Canadian Remembrance Day tribute to my artist Grandfather

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I came across some sketches, photos and paintings my grandfather (John Lennox Butcher) did when he was in the War (1943-1946). The presentation is a tribute to him, but also a chance to see how a soldier, gifted in illustration, was able to find expression through his artwork during such challenging times.

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In Remembrance11.11.11

Presentation by Laura Dunkley 11.11.2013

John Lennox Butcher

b.1914 – d. 2001

A lovingHusband to Kay Butcher

Father to Merilyn and GrantMy Grandfather

Collection ofWorld War II

SketchesPaintingsPhotos

Memories of

a soldier

an artist

a friend

Artist John Lennox Butcher (JALBY)

Serving in the Canadian medical corp. Nova Scotia, CanadaSept 1943- June 1946

Recruitment

Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

A little humourSometimes the best medicine

Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

Art

ist:

Jo

hn L

ennox B

utc

her

JA

LBY

Entertainment for the Troops

Rehab Wing CNE 1945

Jack Dempsey (Boxer) Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

Tom Hamilton Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

Medical Corp

Nova Scotia, Canada

Warming up around

the fire (standing)

Anti aircraft drill

with Bren gunsHospital Kitchen

Medical Corp (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

Love of

Music

Art

ist:

Jo

hn L

ennox B

utc

her

JA

LBY

Medical Boards – Orderly Room Typists – May 1946Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

Len included himself in this sketch.

Framed and hanging on my wallArtist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

WatercolourLandscapes

Art

ist:

Jo

hn L

ennox B

utc

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JA

LBY

Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY

Support for our TroopsLen was a graphic designer

for Goodyear

In Remembranceof those who served and

sacrificed for the freedom we have today

Thank-you

Presentation by Laura Dunkley 11.11.2013

In Remembrance

Please do not copy or reproduce any part of this presentation without permission of the Butcher family.

ContactLaura Dunkleycontact@lauradunkley.com

Presentation created by Laura Dunkley (granddaughter)11.11.2013

In loving memory of John Lennox Butcher

b.1914 – d. 2001