It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Baxter Wareham, beloved husband, father, poppy, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Leaving to mourn with loving memories his wife of 31 years, Muriel (nee Boutcher) daughter Susan, son Danny (Catherine), and his precious grandchildren Sarah, Morgan and Gillian; brother’s Alfred (Elizabeth), Wilfred (Dr. Mary Jane – deceased), sisters in law Rowena, Sheila (Hiram) and Iris (Jim). Baxter has many nieces and nephews whom he loved deeply as well as many special cousins. Baxter was predeceased by his parents Leeland and Elsie (nee Rodway) Wareham, parents in law Rex and Lily (nee Barrett) Boutcher, brothers Percy (Alice), Roy, sisters Thora Hann (Jack) Hilda Pafford (Rev. Basil), brother-in-law Ross Boutcher.
Baxter was a man of many talents. He traveled the world sharing his gift of music and recitation. Baxter spent much of his working life as a teacher, he loved to teach. He was proud of his students and helped each of them discover their own unique gifts. During his years as Vice Principal of St. Michaels Integrated school in Arnold’s Cove, Baxter was a beloved teacher who changed the future trajectory of many of those he taught. Decades after retiring from the teaching profession, it wasn’t strange to hear former students say, “Mr. Wareham taught me more than academics, he taught me what it means to be a kind, dignified, and fair person.” Following his retirement from teaching, Baxter became Skipper with the Atlantic Pilotage Authority.
Although these are incredible achievements, nothing made Baxter’s eyes glisten with pride quite like his adored children Susan and Danny and later, their beautiful children Sarah, Morgan and Gillian. Baxter lived a life that kept him humble, kind and grounded in what was most important to him, Faith, Family, and Friends. It has often been said that people remember kindness and humility, it is because of this we know that Baxter will never be forgotten.
Our family would like to extend deep gratitude to the staff of G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital for their professionalism and the genuine care and concern given to Baxter as well as our family. Also special thanks to Doctor Geoffrey Fowlow, his long-time family physician, for his years of dedication. Thank you to the staff at Fewer’s Funeral Home for their professionalism and care as well as to all who have helped in any way to make this difficult time a little easier to bear. To all those who called, left facebook messages, sent food, or visited. Your kindness is very much appreciated.
Visitations will be held from 2-9 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Arnold’s Cove. Memorial service is 2:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church on Saturday, January 21, 2023 with interment to follow at the Interfaith Cemetery, Arnold’s Cove. In his memory donations may be made to St. Michael’s All Angels Anglican Church, Arnold’s Cove. Please note: Food/Drink is allowed at the funeral home, however must remain in kitchen area.
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Leigh Ann Kirkpatrick says
January 17, 2023 at 9:30 amDanny,Catherine,Susan and families,
So sorry for your loss. May all your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Leigh Ann
Joan Shave Kane says
January 17, 2023 at 9:57 amPlease accept my deepest condolences. I have many fond memories of Baxter. Rest easy and play that button accordian with the angels.
Elaine Gill (Dicks) says
January 17, 2023 at 8:48 pmI have many fond memories of Baxter while growing up in Harbour Buffett. Always a soft spoken, gentle guy with such a way with words. I pray that his family will take comfort in the legacy he left in those words and songs.
R.I.P. Baxter. I think the angels may be tapping their toes to some good old Placentia Bay accordion music tonight.
Nathan and May Crane says
January 17, 2023 at 11:01 amNathan and I would like to send our most sincere condolences to his beautiful family and friends. You may be gone from your earthly home to your heavenly home but you will be forever loved and remembered. You were truly a wonderful gentleman. Hugs
Elizabeth (Betty) Dicks says
January 17, 2023 at 11:27 amCondolences to the family, Baxter was my teacher in Arnolds cove .fly high with tha angels.
Anita Johnson says
January 17, 2023 at 11:43 amI send my love, respect and Condolences to all of Baxters family. My memories of Baxter goes back to when I worked at their shop in Hr Buffett. He touched the lives of many. I have enjoyed listening to his music through the years. Rest in Peace Baxter. You left a Legacy. May God’s love comfort your family as your love comforted them throughout the years.
Ted and Christine Hussey says
January 17, 2023 at 11:48 amSince we are out of the country, we are unable to pay our last respects to Baxter personally. Sincere condolences to you Muriel, Danny and Susan and the entire family. Baxter was a great co worker, who was a very kind and understanding leader and friend, we hold many lasting memories. RIP
Shirley Montague says
January 17, 2023 at 12:14 pmVery sorry to learn of Baxter’s passing. Will enjoy the memories of musical encounters over many years and will celebrate his legacy. Condolences to everyone.
Anselm (Chuck) Hann says
January 17, 2023 at 12:24 pmMy soul is comforted by the fond memories we created as young men in Port Royal and Harbour Buffett. They give us consolation in life, and then, in death. My sincere thoughts to all the family during this time of great loss.
Bonnie Allen says
January 17, 2023 at 12:28 pmAndrew and I send our deepest condolences to all the family at this time of sorrow. We hope that knowing the high regard in which Baxter was held and the special place he has in the hearts of so many people is a solace to you all.
Nina Price says
January 17, 2023 at 1:01 pmMuriel,
I’m so very sorry to hear about Baxter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Fly high with the angels Baxter.
Mervin Pond says
January 17, 2023 at 1:21 pmMy sincere condolences to the Wareham family. Baxter is a wonderful person and was such a great influence in the school system. A true gentleman that the world could use more of.
Gloria Power Sr. says
January 19, 2023 at 2:33 pmSusan, sending you lots of hugs to help you through this difficult time in your life.
Peter and Marie Slade says
January 17, 2023 at 1:38 pmPlease accept our sincere condolences on Baxter’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty and Carl says
January 17, 2023 at 1:55 pmBetty and I wish to offer our sincere condolences to Muriel and family following Baxter’s passing. We will always remember him for his music and wit.
Gillian says
January 17, 2023 at 2:15 pmLove you forever pop ❤️ it’s not goodbye it’s see you later xox
Ron Taylor says
January 17, 2023 at 2:28 pmOur sincere condolences to the Wareham Family on Baxter’ s passing.
Judy Adams says
January 17, 2023 at 4:04 pmPlease accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dad, a fine, gentle man, colleague and friend for whom I had the greatest respect. Rest i peace, Baxter…..
Vicky Denis says
January 17, 2023 at 5:27 pmDear Muriel and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With sincere sympathy, Vicky & Ed Denis, Spirit River, AB
Glenn Whiffen says
January 17, 2023 at 6:18 pmSincere condolences to Danny, Susan and all the family. So sorry to hear. RIP Mr. Wareham.
Doreen Stryde says
January 17, 2023 at 6:31 pmSending my condolences to the family.
Fortunate to have work with Baxter early on in my career. He was always kind, friendly and helpful.
Gerald Guy says
January 17, 2023 at 7:36 pmSorry for your loss, sending my deepest condolences all the family. Baxter was one of my teachers, I have nothing but respect Baxter. I tried calling him Mr. Wareham after seeing him for the first time in many years, he didn’t want that, we are not in school now he said, call me Baxter. He will be missed by many.
Max & Brenda Collett says
January 17, 2023 at 9:42 pmWe are so sorry to hear of Baxter‘s passing. We have fond memories of friendly chats and boat trips together. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Deepest sympathy to everyone.
Ralph and Janet says
January 17, 2023 at 9:52 pmPlease accept our deepest condolences to all of the Wareham family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .He was always kind and friendly and a great button accordion player . It was always a delight to see and hear him play in Hr. Buffett and St. John’s . He will always be missed .
Lorraine Lockyer says
January 17, 2023 at 10:30 pmMuriel Susan Danny and all the family sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers . he thought me in high school . he will be missed by all who knew him . RIP Baxter
Lorraine
Debbie Beck says
January 17, 2023 at 11:12 pmVery sorry to hear of Baxter’s passing. My condolences to all the family. May your memories of special times together help you at this time.
PAUL WHITE says
January 17, 2023 at 11:22 pmMy sincerest condolences. It’s a long time since Harbour Buffett days. But some memories never fade.
Edwin Rideout says
January 17, 2023 at 11:31 pmTo: Muriel; Susan; Danny (Catherine); Sarah; Morgan; Gillian; Alfred (Elizabeth), Wilfred; Rowena; Sheila (Hiram) and Iris (Jim).
So sorry to hear of Baxters death. During our years pastoring in Arnold’s Cove we had the privilege of crossing paths many times with Baxter. Every encounter was loaded with laughter and insight. We are praying for you during this difficult time.
Pastor’s Edwin & Rhoda Rideout, Shane, Amanda & Matthew – Fort McMurray – Alberta
Archdeacon John Sharpe says
January 20, 2023 at 3:04 pmMuriel and family,
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers at this sad time. We have lots of good memories of the Wareham family over the years especially through the church and in the field of education. Baxter will be greatly missed in his family, church and community. We commend Baxter into God’s gracious care and comfort. May his rest be in peace and his dwelling place be in the Paradise of God. Amen +
God’s blessings and love to all.
John and Cynthia Sharpe
Calvin Lockyer says
January 18, 2023 at 9:56 amMuriel, Danny & Susan, knowing Baxter was a gift. He was real gentleman filled with kindness. He enriched the lives of all around him. Rest easy my friend.
Rev. Wally & Iris Collett says
January 18, 2023 at 11:01 amTo Rev. Alfred Wareham & Family:
Alfred, Iris and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother Baxter. We certainly knew Baxter during our years in Harbour Buffett and had certainly kept ourselves informed of his musical talents over the years since. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family as well as to all of Baxter’s family. May you know the Peace of Christ as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
Rev. Wally & Iris (Manning) Collett.
Ron Smith says
January 18, 2023 at 11:28 amI cherish many fond memories of my time teaching with Baxter in Arnolds Cove. He was a wonderful mentor to me as I started my teaching career. We shared many great times, taking students to Quebec; participating in school drama club, taking trips up the bay, etc etc…..Beyond this, Baxter was a true gentleman, a remarkable musician and storyteller and someone who I admired dearly. My deepest condolences to Susan, Danny and the entire family.
Monique Masters says
January 18, 2023 at 1:12 pmSo sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Baxter, and how he always made you feel important. My sincere condolences
Ken Hann says
January 18, 2023 at 2:38 pmSincere condolences to Muriel and the whole Wareham family. Baxter is not only a loss to his family, but a loss to the community and province as a whole. He leaves a void that can only be filled by the memories.
Todd Janes says
January 18, 2023 at 3:17 pmVery sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for you. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Kevin Collett says
January 18, 2023 at 4:03 pmSo sorry to learn of Bax’s passing….My thoughts and condolences are with his brothers , Alf and Wilfred and Muriel and family.. Many fond and happy memories of our growing up together in Hr. Buffett…Rest in peace my dear friend…..Kev
Joan Reddigan says
January 18, 2023 at 6:00 pmDear Muriel (and the Wareham family,)
So sad for your great loss. Always loved to see you and Baxter in Hr. Buffet. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. xo
Eugene & Linda Murphy says
January 18, 2023 at 6:34 pmSo sorry to hear of Baxter’s passing. Our deepest condolences to all the family. May he R.I.P.
Nita Crocker says
January 18, 2023 at 7:22 pmReverend Wareham and family, I am saddened to hear of your brother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time 🙏🏼
Noah Pittman says
January 18, 2023 at 10:53 pmSincere condolences to the Wareham family. Sorry to hear about Baxter . He will truly be missed in Placentia Bay .
Vera and Kevin McCarthy says
January 19, 2023 at 12:35 amMuriel and all the Wareham family – Our deepest condolences to all of you at this time. Our hearts are with you as you say goodbye to Baxter. Rest In Peace Friend
Bill Barry says
January 19, 2023 at 9:37 amWhile teaching in Arnold’s Cove a good many years ago, a few of us had the pleasure of going with Baxter aboard his boat one Saturday steaming up around his roots of the tip of Meresheen Island… Harbor Buffett, Brewley, Pushthrough, Haystack, Spencer’s Cove, Tack’s Beach… I believe Baxter found great joy being on the water…The below excerpts from John Masefield’s poem, “Sea Fever,” and a verse from the old song “Fiddler’s Green,” I find appropriate to please offer in his loving memory…
“I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by:
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking…
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide…
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, and quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the “long trick’s over”…
And I’ll see you some day in “Fiddler’s Green”…
Now I don’t want a harp nor a halo, not me,
Just give me a breeze on a good rolling sea
I’ll play me old squeeze-box as we sail along
With the wind in the riggin’ to sing me a song…
RIP Baxter… My deepest sympathy to Susan, Danny and all the extended family.
Bill Barry Carbonear, NL
Molly (Hann) McGrath says
January 19, 2023 at 9:43 amPlease accept my heartfelt condolences to Muriel and all the Wareham Family. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. May the fond memories you have of Baxter help you thru this difficult time. May the Angels sing your songs as you R I P Baxter.
Gordon and Janet Ingram says
January 19, 2023 at 11:06 amOur thoughts are with you, Muriel and family. We have wonderful memories of our visits with you and Baxter.
Rosemary Sears Gould says
January 19, 2023 at 12:48 pmTo Susan, Sarah, Gillian n the Wareham family, I am so sorry for your loss. May flights of Angels Bring You To Your Rest. Rosemary Sears Gould
Bern & Lena Fewer says
January 19, 2023 at 8:45 pmSincere condolences to Danny and the Wareham Family.You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Irving Letto says
January 20, 2023 at 1:16 amBaxter and I lived among the theologs at Queen’s College on Forest Road during our first year at Memorial University in 1962-63. We traveled back and forth to MUN on a chartered bus with the students who were living at Bishop Jones’ Hostel. He had a great sense of humor and pleasant smile that added greatly to life at the college. That year Baxter was one of the characters in the 15th century morality play Everyman that we produced that year. I feel sad learning that Baxter has died, but I feel blessed and thankful to have been his friend and especially for that year at Queen’s so long ago. I know this is a sad time for you. A good man has died, but the world is a better place because he lived. May all that was good and beautiful continue to support and guide you in the days to come. God bless you.
Carolyn Hutchings (Pauly) says
January 20, 2023 at 1:39 amSusan and Danny, I was so saddened to read of the loss of your Dad. May your memories of happy times spent together comfort you during this sad time.
Nelson Pittman says
January 20, 2023 at 8:17 amSincere condolences to Baxter’s family and Friends Sorry for his passing , I had many good chats with Baxter over the years especially going out Placentia Bay on the Pilot Boat , Baxter’s great contributions to the world will always be remembered,
Canon Iliffe Sheppard says
January 20, 2023 at 10:43 amTo: The Rev Alfred Wareham and all the families of Baxter,
I extend to you sincere condolences to you on the death of Baxter. Baxter touched and influenced many people especially with his gift of music.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May Baxter Rest In Peace and rise in glory
Bonita Taylor says
January 20, 2023 at 12:02 pmSo very sorry for your loss. Thinking of the Wareham family at this sad time. Heartfelt condolences to all.
Sheldon McBreairty says
January 20, 2023 at 7:52 pmSorry to hear of Baxter’s passing. He was a regular at the March Hare and we always looked forward to his music and recitations, but just as much looking forward to reaquainting ourselves with such a genuine soul. Always had a smile and quick wit. I knew him ever so occasionally and so can imagine how close family and friends are missing him so. Condolences to you.
Betty and Stelman Flynn says
January 21, 2023 at 10:20 amTo Muriel and the Wareham family, we wish to express our sincere condolences. Baxter will be missed and remembered by so many who knew and loved him. Thinking of you at this time.
John Manning says
January 21, 2023 at 12:50 pmMuriel, and Families:
So sorry to hear of Baxter’s passing. Many fond memories
growing up in Hr. Buffett. My thoughts and prayers are with
you all in these difficult times.
Anne & Alton Whiffen says
January 21, 2023 at 3:42 pmTo Muriel and all the Wareham family, our sincere condolences to all. Baxter was a great man with many talents who will be remembered.
Lorne Connors says
January 21, 2023 at 4:49 pmBaxter was a gentleman in every sense of the word. An incident from our teenage years illustrates that he possessed this trait from a very early age. We, the Spencer’s Cove Cyclones, were playing the Harbour Buffett Wild Cats on a very wet and slushy Reid’s Pond. There were also large cracks in the ice. I caught my skate in one of them and was about to get a drenching on the wet ice, but Baxter instinctively reached out to break my fall. Unfortunately, I fell across his hockey stick, breaking it in two. If memory serves me correctly, Baxter got a penalty for tripping me and we scored a goal while he was serving his penalty to win the game 2-1. Naturally, in the interests of the Spencer’s Cove Cyclones, I couldn’t dispute the referee’s call (and, of course, it’s never wise to question a referee anyway), but Baxter’s gentlemanly conduct is the one element of all the games we played against the Wild Cats that has stayed with me ever since. He was a gentle person and a gentleman. Condolences to his family from Cherry and me. We will miss him and we will remember him.
Renata says
January 22, 2023 at 11:44 pmDear Susan and family, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Mr. Wareham was one of the warmest , loving and genuine people i had a pleasure to meet in my life.
Wishing you peace, comfort and courage at this difficult time of sorrow.
David Hickey says
January 23, 2023 at 3:48 amWell rest in peace Mr. Wareham and thank u for everything you taught me . You were a great man .
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