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Paul Butters Obituary
Butters
Resident of Saratoga
Formerly of Newton, MA. Died unexpectedly at home on October 24, 2010 at the age of 49. Dear son of Arlene Butters and step-father John LaTorraca of San Diego, CA and the late Nelson M. Butters. Beloved husband of Sharon Miller of Saratoga, CA. Devoted father of Allie, Samantha, Jake and Nick Butters of Mountain View, CA as well as his step-daughters Allison and Kayla Miller of Saratoga, CA. Loving brother of Meryl Butters of Pittsburgh, PA and Lisa (Steven) Butters Scher of Brookline, MA and step-siblings Gary LaTorraca, Leigh Ann Woeller and Janine Gardetto of San Diego, CA. Cherished grandson of Rhoda Butters of Brookline, MA and the late Saul Butters.
Funeral Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA on Thursday, October 28 at 1:30 PM. Interment will be at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA. Memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa and Steven Scher immediately following interment until 8:00 PM to resume on Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Expressions of Sympathy may be donated to the American Heart Association 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or https://donate.americanheart.org. Please visit www.legacy.com or www.dignitymemorial.com to leave condolence messages and share memories.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Butters
Sponsored by Arlene Butters & John LaTorraca.
Rick Lake
June 19, 2011
I just found out about your loss. I'm so sorry to hear about Paul. I had the privilege of being an RA with Paul at BU. In the cafetaria at Myles, Paul introduced me to my wife Lisa. He was a great guy, always easy to talk to. My thoughts are with you and your family-Ricky
Arlene Butters
June 19, 2011
Father's Day, 2011: A particularly sad day, as you were such a proud Dad. You were your kids best cheerleader.You are greatly missed.
Love, your Mom
May 7, 2011
April 24 was a big day--6 months--was so sad--I miss you everyday. Love, Meryl
Leigh Woeller
May 3, 2011
Just past 6 months and not a day goes by that we don't talk about you. We all miss you so much. It's so amazing what a bright light you were. A light like you can't just go out, so I'll keep watching for you. All my love.
Rhonda Hansen and Family (Bob, NIcole and Rachel)
December 1, 2010
We were saddened and shocked to hear of Paul's sudden and untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon, Arlene, his children and his entire family during this difficult time.
Loureen & Brian Murphy
November 30, 2010
The news of Paul's passing saddened us, and energized us to pray for comfort for all those close to him. He was our insurance agent for the past couple of years, and we appreciated his candor, his humor and his helpfulness.
Jenn Gil
November 8, 2010
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Paul's untimely passing. He was such a great father and an asset to our community. His kids were his life and he was deeply proud of all of them. I am glad I got to know him and his boys, Jake and Nick. You are in my prayers and know my heart goes out to your whole family.
Paul Williams
November 7, 2010
I was shocked and saddened by Paul's sudden passing. I had the pleasure of getting to know Paul through the St. Joseph's School and Mountain View Little League. We often discussed sports and our mutual love of coaching. He was a kind and generous person that gave freely of his time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Butters family, especially Jake and Nick. Paul's smile and personality will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.
Paul, Maureen, Connor and Josh
Gary LaTorraca
November 5, 2010
Paul left us too soon and he will be missed. I always admired his charm, quick wit, and his friendship.
He worked hard and was a devoted and dedicated father. I will remember him well, and smile when I think of him.
November 3, 2010
Paul was the coach for my son. Paul was a very positive coach and treated every player as a key part of the team, even the younger players. Even after the season, Paul continued to be a positive supporter of my son.
I also remember Paul's sons who I would refer to as examples of very good players and even better leaders. You could see Paul's parenting in each of them.
Our prayers are with the family.
The Sasaki family
BOB Rutner
November 2, 2010
I am deeply saddened to hear of Paul's passing on. He was always such a delight to have in the office, his humor, his warmth and his sincerity. We will miss the spark that he brought to our office and assuredly to all that he touched. Dr. Bob Rutner
Cindy Nager-Goodwin
November 1, 2010
I was so sad and shocked when I heard about Paul. We were in Jr. High School together and he always had a kind word, and that beautiful smile, capable of lighting up a room. I read all of the guest book posts-a good man indeed.
November 1, 2010
November 1, 2010
Arlene,
We are so shocked to hear of Pauls passing. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Jim and Carole Abbott
October 30, 2010
To the Butters Family:
The Shone family from Newton send their deepest sympathy to you all. Paul and Richard were best of friends and shared many wonderful times together at Meadowbrook and Newton South. So saddened to hear of Paul's passing.....We all will remember them lovingly.
October 30, 2010
Please accept my condolences, I was a teammate of Paul's during high school wrestling and remember his work ethic and leadership as team captain, as well as his working under the added difficulties of asthma. He had a very positive influence on all the juniors and sophmores. His father, Nelson was a colleague of my father's as well at Clark University.
Ethan B. Miller NSHS '81
for David A. Miller NSHS '79 and Dr. Arnold Miller
Lisa Marks
October 30, 2010
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. He was a great guy and gave a generous amount of time and effort to the NJB community. He is very missed.
Roberto Hernandez
October 29, 2010
Paul was a kind friend. It's perhaps his warm sense of humor that I'll miss the most. Heart felt sympathies from my family to yours.
October 29, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Pauls sudden passing. It must be hard for you to believe that he is actually gone. I can only imagine what the entire family must be feeling at this time. The suddeness of it all. There are so mnay people who loved him. I hope you will find comfort in the knowledge that although too short, his life was meaningful and well lived, and he will be sorely missed by many.
Claire Tompkins
Susan Mix
October 29, 2010
I will miss Paul. He was always so helpful, cheerful and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he live forever in your hearts.
October 28, 2010
Paul was a wonderful person and a great friend. I have such fond memories of Paul during our elementary and middle school years. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go to his entire family during this difficult time. - Vicki Tompkins Heydari
Hubert Gotuaco
October 28, 2010
My condolence to the family of Paul Butters. He and I belong to a great network group called "Partners for Leads" and we will all miss him so much.
In our hearts, we will be saying a few prayers for him and his family.
Hubert Gotuaco (Sunnyvale, CA)
Jason Saldana
October 28, 2010
Paul touched so many lives and helped a lot of people as he did with our Business Leads Group in Santa Clara. He will be missed and his legacy will carry on.
October 28, 2010
I knew Paul for only a short time - but he was the most knowledgeable, kind and considerate person I've met in the insurance business. We briefly shared an office and I could always count on Paul for words of encouragement.
I will miss him.
++Vernon Williams
October 28, 2010
Paul, You will be missed.
Salar Baktash
Dale Warfel
October 28, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Paul was a fellow member of a business networking group in Los Gatos, as well as my insurance agent. Paul definitely put his family first and that was a wonderful thing to see.
I will certainly miss Paul, and will be praying for Paul's family as they go through this time of grieving, and am available if needed for anything.
God Bless.
Patricia Pomerleau
October 28, 2010
The loss of a cherished son, husband, father, brother and uncle, is so terribly sad. My deepest sympathies to your entire family. I hope that the knowledge that others share your sorrow will help you through this most difficult time.
larry rubin
October 28, 2010
I am very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to Paul's family.
Nancy Reed O'Shea
October 28, 2010
So very sorry to hear of paul's passing. Deepest Sympathies to your family.
October 28, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy at such a difficult time. Our hearts go out to his immediate family and especially his children. Paul touched the lives of so many through his coaching and involvement with NJB. He will be remembered and terribly missed.
The Jones Family
Brian Wong
October 27, 2010
I was deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Paul's sudden passing. Paul was a wonderful baseball coach to my son, and a supportive father to his boys activities and the teams they played on. He always had a positive outlook, and was always a pleasure to talk with. He will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time.
Leslie Rose Ainsley
October 27, 2010
I am shocked at the sudden passing of Paul. My condolences to the Butters family.
O'Leary Family
October 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Paul was a good guy and he will be missed. He was truly dedicated to his community and his family. We are sorry for your loss.
Sheri Horowitz-Jay
October 27, 2010
I was so very sorry to hear of Paul's death. This is devestating news. Paul and I were friends at BU and recently got back in touch via Facebook. He will be remembered as a genuinely nice person and friend. We lived across the hall from each other in our college dorm and had a lot of laughs together. I hope his family will find that their wonderful memories of him will be a comfort in these very difficult days. I am glad to hear that he has children to continue his legacy.
Ali Iravani
October 27, 2010
I share the same feelings of sadness and shock as everyone else who knew Paul. Though I only met him this year as a part of the board for NJB, we worked closely during the registration process and I was able to see his passion during the board meetings and recent tryouts. My deepest sympathy go out to his immediate family and specially his children. God Bless you Paul!
Brandon Bycer
October 26, 2010
I never met Mr. Butters, but his daughter, Allie, always lit up whenever she spoke of him. My thoughts are with the Butters family. Paul's legacy, despite his passing, will continue to shine through his family's deep and genuine love.
Frank Giacomelli
October 26, 2010
Paul was a friend and a person that always wanted to help. He gave a lot to the community around him and I am lucky to have know him. My thoughts and prayers go to his wonderful family!
God Bless
Dave Dery
October 26, 2010
I'm stunned. I've lost track of Paul over time. Last time I remember seeing him was at our 10th high school reunion. He was a good guy and teammate. My sympathies to his friends and family. I'm sorry for your sudden loss.
Lisa Pagan
October 26, 2010
Jake, Nick & the Butters family ~ We are so sad to hear of your dad's sudden passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you. We know what a special father and coach he was to you. Know that he will always be with you.
Michael Cushner
October 26, 2010
Paul was a wonderful person. My association was both in High School and 20 years later in San Diego. In both instances, he was a great guy to be around. He was busy and serious, yet had a lighter side as well. The news came as a shock. I am saddened and know that anyone that knew Paul realize that we have lost a true good guy. I hope that you hold his memory close to your hearts and find solace in knowing that he touched a lot of people in a very positive way. May you find peace in your faith, friends and the fond memories you have.
Leigh Woeller
October 26, 2010
I love you Paul. I will miss you terribly and am blessed to have called you my brother.
October 26, 2010
We all are feeling great sadness over this sudden loss. Our prayers are with Paul's family. He was a great man, who gave so much.
The Yeager Family
Dino Plancarte
October 26, 2010
I am deeply saddened by Paul's passing. Paul was a great father, coach and did alot for his community. May heart goes out to his family.
Stuart Levy
October 26, 2010
I am saddened by Paul's sudden departure and may your family persevere thourgh this event.
Art Kojoyian
October 26, 2010
Sorry for your loss,Paul was a great friend and teammate. I am saddened by his untimely passing. May his family find the strength to persevere
Paula Boisvert
October 26, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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