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Claire J. Butler

1938 - 2025

Claire J. Butler obituary, 1938-2025, Athol, MA

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Witty's Funeral Home

158 South Main Street

Orange, Massachusetts

Claire Butler Obituary

Claire J. (Anderson) Butler

ATHOL, MA - Claire J. (Anderson) Butler, 87, of Winthrop Street, Athol, died Friday, October 31, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 am to 12 pm at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange.

A funeral service will follow at 12 noon at Witty's Funeral Home in Orange.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to a local food pantry. Witty's Funeral Home, 158 Main Street, Orange, is assisting the family.

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To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Athol Daily News on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Witty's Funeral Home

158 South Main Street, Orange, MA 01364

Nov

15

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Witty's Funeral Home

158 South Main Street, Orange, MA 01364

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