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William Butterworth Obituary

BUTTERWORTH, WILLIAM J., 85, died Wednesday. He was the husband of the late Hope (Walton) Butterworth, father of William J. Butterworth, III, grandfather of three and great grandfather of two. Brother of Florence Mackin and Raymond Butterworth.

Funeral Friday at 9am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence. Visitation Thursday 5-7. For messages of condolence, complete obituary and directions visit www.andersonwinfield.net

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 13, 2008.

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Michael Battey

November 16, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about Bill-who was one of our beloved patients for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Michael Battey and Office Staff

Rita Weaver

November 16, 2008

Sorry to hear about Bill. Our prayers are with you all during this sad time. We miss you all. Rita & Jack Weaver, Bev & Russ Johnson, Karen & Rip Lockwood, Barb & Ted Martin and Jack Butterworth & Families.

Donald Pollette

November 13, 2008

I worked with Bill at Uniroyal, he had the best sense of humor of anyone I knew. He will be sorely missed.

Cheryl Pusyka & Family

November 13, 2008

Billy so sorry to hear about your dad and Melinda your father in law, you two took care of him and I'm sure he now will look after you. Erica, Jay & Brian I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather I know how close you were to him. Just know he will always be with you.

Steven Tymon

November 13, 2008

Sorry to hear about the passing of your father....I think we may have been classmates at St Thomas School

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