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John Butts Obituary

John G. Butts Jr. of Wilmington, AGFA retiree; 71 WILMINGTON John G. Butts Jr., age 71, husband of Barbara A. (McElwain) Butts, died unexpectedly Tuesday, at the Winchester Hospital. He was born in Boston, March 27, 1937, son of the late John G. Butts Sr. and Neita (Gardner) Butts, and lived in Billerica before moving to Wilmington 25 years ago. Mr. Butts was employed as an Inspector for the AGFA Co. in Wilmington for 20 years prior to his retirement. Besides his wife, Mr. Butts is survived by his 2 dogs, Wrinkles and Willie; his son, Alan Butts and his wife, Kathy of Billerica; 2 daughters, Karen Crawford and her husband, Kris of Woburn, and Jackie Gauthier and her husband, Kevin of Nashua, NH; 2 sisters, Betty Cote of VA, and Elsie Klesaris of MD; his brother-in-law, Bob and his wife, Madeline McElwain of Billerica. Also survived by 7 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. BUTTS Of Wilmington, Sept. 16, John G. Butts Jr., husband of Barbara A. (McElwain) Butts. Visiting hours will be held Saturday at the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica from 2-5 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 5 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Sep. 18, 2008.

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Diana Mautino

September 23, 2008

Rest in peace Uncle Johnny,
I have fond memories of you and Barbara attending many of my childhood events. You will be forever endeared to so many of us.
Love,

lori macdonald

September 20, 2008

You have been a great neighbor and friend and will remain forever in our hearts! I will miss you yelling over "hello, Mrs. MacDonald" and all your teasing abilities! I'll remember our conversations, laughing at jokes, sharing camping memories, sharing complaints about the weather and our "roof" incident! ( I still don't think Barbara knows about that one! ) Ha, ha ..... May you rest peacefully. Keep the gate open and keep a watchful eye on us here on earth!

Barbara, As you know we are here for you day or night! With deep sympathy.....
Love, thoughts and prayers!
John, Lori, Tyler and Courtney

Debbie, Alan & Michael Goldberg

September 20, 2008

Uncle Johnny,
We miss you already. However, now that you are up there...maybe you can let us know "what gravity is." We have continuously asked you this question since childhood and you would always laugh and try your best to explain it to us. We cherish all the happy memories we've shared over the years. Rest in peace.
Love always,

kathy brannigan

September 19, 2008

Hi Barbara
Sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I have not talked to you in a long long time. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Ann & John McElwain & Family

September 19, 2008

Rest in peace "uncle UJ". so many memories...
Love Always

BoB Costello

September 18, 2008

sorry to hear about my old time friend itek and agfa corp.

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