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Joseph Butler Obituary

Of Dedham, October 29, 2007. Beloved husband of Mary P. (McGeough) Butler. Devoted father of Paul F. Butler and his wife Susan of Holly Springs, NC and Maureen Quinlan and her husband Daniel of Cincinnati, OH. Grandfather of Todd Butler and Melissa Quinlan. Brother of Pauline Watson of Milton, Catherine Quinn of Alexandria, VA and Elizabeth LeBlanc of Burlington. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Saturday at 8:00 AM. Funeral mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham, at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 3-7 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joseph's memory to the Jimmy Fund, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. Late World War II Veteran, U.S. Army. Member of the Dedham V.F.W. and the Mt. Pleasant Knights of Columbus, West Roxbury. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2007.

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Mike Casey

November 2, 2007

Mr. Butler,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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