BUTLAND, Wendy Jeanne (née Black)

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Wendy Jeanne Butland on June 25, 2026, at the age of 64. She will be remembered with much love and fond memories. Wendy is survived by two sons, Christopher and Aaron Butland, Mother Velma (John) Black, sister Pam (Dave) Hyde, brother Steve (Brenda) Black, and brother Tim (Jennifer) Black. She was predeceased by her husband Brian Butland, father John “Jack” Black, sister-in-law Brenda, and brother-in-law Dave. Wendy also had many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends with whom she shared her love and who will miss her greatly. Wendy was born in Fergus to John and Velma Black on January 29, 1962. She attended Centre Wellington District High School, achieving post-secondary certificates in general business courses. She had been a dedicated employee of Linex Manufacturing (Division of Linamar) in Guelph for the past 35+ years in payroll administration. Wendy had a generous spirit and was kind and supportive to all. She passed peacefully at home at the end of a long illness, with many loved ones near in her final hours. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, July 3, 2026, at The Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David Street South, Fergus. A reception will follow upstairs in the Wellington Room, where guests are invited to join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Elevator access is available. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family. 

You are near, even if I don’t see you.
You are with me, even if you are far away.
You are in my heart, in my thoughts, in my life always.
(Unknown)