It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of the late Norman William Maxwell “Max/Mackie” Dutot announces his passing on the morning of Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, in Crosswinds Care Home, Robinsons, at the age of 69. Born in Port aux Basques, he was the son of the late Maxwell and Norma (nee Dominie) Dutot.

Max leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife, Wanda Dutot, son Andrew (Annie) Dutot, sisters, Linda Morgan and Angie (John) Devoy. Max leaves behind a wide circle of family and friends, that will forever cherish their time together. He also leaves behind his special buddy, Sam, his tuxedo cat with whom he had a very special bond with. Sam has been lovingly adopted by Max’s son, Andrew and his daughter in law, Annie, who will spoil him forever.

Max was predeceased by his son, William, and his parents, Max and Norma.

In honor of Max’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Oceanside Funeral Home, 23 Read Street, Port aux Basques. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.ca

The Hunters Prayer

I pray that I am able to hunt until my dying day,

And when it’s time for my last trip I then most humbly pray

That the lord will surround me with all my friends, to relive the hunts of the past,

I’ll bank the fire one last time,

Before entering his great forest at last.