Sister James Marion Butler

Sister James Marion Butler, ( Florence), 85, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in her 67th year, died Sunday October 26, 2008 in Mont Marie Health Care Center, Holyoke, MA. Sister was born in Southbridge, MA and was the daughter of the late Michael and Minnie (Olney) Butler. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, MA from St. Mary's Parish, Southbridge. Her early education was in the parochial schools of Southbridge and she was graduated from St. Mary High School in 1941. She earned an A.B. degree from the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA. Among Sisters teaching assignments were the following schools: Holy Rosary, Holyoke; St. Joseph, Pittsfield; St. Joseph, North Brookfield,; St. Rose, Warwick, RI; Sacred Heart, Pawtucket, RI; St. Louis, Webster; St. Mary, Southbridge and St. Joseph, Cherry Valley. She also served as a Library Aide at Cathedral High School, Springfield and on the Support Staff at Mont Marie and as a Companion to the Elderly. She became a member of the Mont Marie Retirement Community in 1995 and Mont Marie Health Care Center in 2005. In addition to her Sisters in community, Sister is survived by nephews and cousins. The wake will take place at Mont Marie, Holyoke on Wednesday, October 29, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 3 p.m. The Liturgy of Christian burial will take place in the Mont Marie Chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 5 PM. Burial will follow in Mont Marie Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Mont Marie, 34 Lower Westfield Rd. Ste 1, Holyoke, MA 01040-2739. Arrangements entrusted to the Sampson Family Chapels.