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Jan. 24, 2026

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ELEANOR BUTLER Obituary

BUTLER, Eleanor (Smith) "Ellie" Age 99, passed away peacefully, on November 21, 2025, with her family by her side. Survived by her husband of 77 years, John; her loving children, Bruce B. Butler of Lexington, John E. Butler and his wife, Jane of Charlestown and Robin B. DiGiammarino and her husband, Paul also of Charlestown. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Sandra (Kate), Tim (Emily), Lizzy (Phil), David (Kelly), Julia (Scott) and Mark (Molly); as well as nine (soon to be ten) adored great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings, Barbara Smith Newell and Kenneth Smith. A Memorial Service honoring Ellie's life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1:30 PM, Carleton-Willard Village, 100 Old Billerica Rd., Bedford, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Glaucoma Foundation, https://glaucomafoundation.org/donate/honor-and-memorial-gifts/ For obituary, visit www.bedfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 6 to Dec. 14, 2025.

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Memorial service

1:30 p.m.

Carleton-Willard Village

100 Old Billerica Rd., Bedford, MA

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Bedford Funeral Home - Bedford

167 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730

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Anne Raisis

Yesterday

Dear John and Family, My heartfelt condolences on Ellie’s passing. The world was brighter and kinder with her in it and her impact will not be forgotten. I was blessed to be one of the women she mentored early in my HR career and she remained one of the finest role models I have ever known. May her memory be eternal. Anne

Linda MacDougall

November 26, 2025

When I think of special adults in my life Ellee immediately comes to mind. Glad to read she died peacefully!

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