by The former chair of the Devco Pensioners’ Association has died.
Sam Boutilier headed the group when it successfully fought to secure surplus pension for miners.
He was the Progressive-Conservative candidate in the former federal riding of Cape Breton East Richmond in 1993 and also ran in municipal politics.
He served as a school board member and on the County Recreation Committee, as well.
His wake will take place at Patten Funeral Home in Glace Bay tonight and tomorrow.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 on Wednesday afternoon at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Port Caledonia.