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THOMAS BUTTERFIELD Obituary

BUTTERFIELD, Thomas Lifelong resident of Auburndale, Feb. 8, 2018. Beloved son of the late James J. and Katherine M. (Galvin) Butterfield. Dear brother of Ruth Campbell formerly of Medfield and Falmouth, Catherine Doucette formerly of Falmouth and the late James, John and his late wife Patricia Butterfield. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and one great grand nephew. Thomas served with the Merchant Marine Corps in WWII. Funeral from the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St. (Rte. 16), WEST NEWTON, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bernard Church, West Newton, at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Friday evening from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to HomeBase.org - Home Base, MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Ste. 540, Boston, MA 02114, a partnership between Mass General Hospital and the Boston Red Sox - which supports veterans like Tommy who suffer from the hidden wounds of war: https://giving.massgeneral.org/home-base/donate/

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2018.

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May 27, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always. Hosea 13:14*

James Gaquin

February 16, 2018

I grew up with Tommy and deeply regret his passing. Condolences to his family, especiially Catherine and Ruth. R.I.P.

James Gaquin

February 16, 2018

I grew up with Tommy and am very sorry to learn of his passing. I extend deepest sympathy to his family, especially Catherine and Ruth. R.I.P.

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1479 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

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Funeral Mass

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St. Bernard Church

West Newton, MA

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