The Butlers Son

Slide 1: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen

Slide 2: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen

Slide 3: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen Proceeds from the sale of this book support The Adult Basic Literacy Program of The Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service Centre ~~~ Literacy is a path to empowerment and independence! For more information please visit www.multiservicecentre.com ~~~ “someone you know may need us.” © Lewis William Wiffen 2009 ISBN: 978-0-9812519-0-5Canada Tax receipts issued on request, equivalent to 50% of the selling price.

Slide 4: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen Lewis Wiffen was orphaned before he was sixteen. Born and raised in east Toronto as a member of a respectable, caring but impoverished family, he was catapulted into manhood before completing a secondary education.

Slide 5: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen In The Butler’s Son the author weaves together history and a journey of self-discovery to produce a narrative that is both educational and entertaining.

Slide 6: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen Composing The Butler’s Son was, for Lewis, like watching a stage play unfold, with the characters coming to life before him and interacting in ways that he had never before recognized. A personal reward for him is a sense of establishing an intimate relationship with his parents… over fifty years following their deaths.

Slide 7: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen The author, himself, expresses disbelief at the pleasurable destination of this journey as he says: “I can scarcely believe what I have experienced… the professional successes… the creative and spiritual gifts… the travel… my children who have made a significant impact in their own ways… my marriage… and... yes… I managed to put my life story to paper...”

Slide 8: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen “Still”, the author says, “there remain two more significant objectives for this life of mine…”

Slide 9: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen “I do believe my life has been interesting. There are many colourful experiences to share, some heart-wrenching, some comical and a few bordering on spiritual.”

Slide 10: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen “My first bed was in a stable … I was born in North Toronto, on February 15, 1938. At that time my father, Edwin Wiffen, was butler to the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Albert Matthews (see figure 2.1). Staff quarters were above the stable… or carriage house.”

Slide 11: 

The Butler’s Son Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen “Before leaving England my father was employed as a footman by an English nobleman, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Tweedsmuir, John Buchan (Figure 2.5). Buchan began his career in law but was more noted as a politician and became Governor General of Canada, during the tenure of Prime Minister William Lyon McKenzie King, in 1935. His reputation as author of literary works of all kinds rivals his political career.”

Slide 12: 

The Butler’s Son Family History

“Many of the Wiffen’s were acclaimed bell-ringers in England with Uncle Lewis Walter Wiffen (Father’s brother) perhaps the foremost. If the reader would like to learn more about this interesting, historical art, there are many websites with plenty of information, one of which can be accessed through the following link: www.cathedral.org/wrs/cathedral/c-aboutthebells.htm .” : 

“Many of the Wiffen’s were acclaimed bell-ringers in England with Uncle Lewis Walter Wiffen (Father’s brother) perhaps the foremost. If the reader would like to learn more about this interesting, historical art, there are many websites with plenty of information, one of which can be accessed through the following link: www.cathedral.org/wrs/cathedral/c-aboutthebells.htm .” Bell ringing or “Change Ringing” in England. The Butler’s Son… a history.

Slide 14: 

Serving in the Ontario Legislature

Slide 16: 

Twenty-six years of Round Dance Leadership Canadian Round Dance Festival York University Toronto International Convention McMaster University Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of our Dance Club

Slide 17: 

The Woodstock Choralaires Author: back row, 3rd from left Music… A new hobby in retirement

Slide 18: 

With over 25 years as training and conference coordinators (including pre-retirement counseling), Lew and Laura are well-qualified to facilitate this community service seminar. Having recently lost a daughter to terminal illness, they have gained a great deal of knowledge pertaining to community health care services. Lew and Laura Wiffen, Facilitators A community service program originated by the author and his wife, Laura

Slide 19: 

The Butler’s Son Appendices include: Genealogical charts Daughter Joanne’s diary describing her 12-year battle with an inoperable brain tumor over 60 tributes written to Joanne during the last few days of her earthly journey Autobiography By Lewis William Wiffen