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Herbert Butler Obituary
Herbert J. Butler, age 95, of Stratford, passed away August 7, 2012 at The Highland Health Care Center in Cheshire, CT. Mr. Butler was born in East Norwalk, CT to the late Herbert and Elizabeth Butler. He retired from the New Haven Railroad and Metro North Railroad after many years of service. He was a longtime member of Port 5 Naval Veterans, where he held several offices. He was also an avid fisherman who loved to travel. Mr. Butler was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Cameron) Butler. He is survived by four sons; Bruce Butler and his wife, Phyllis of Stratford, Robert Butler of Shelton, Barry Butler and his wife, Cheryl of East Haven, and Brian Butler and his wife, Marcia of Tolland; one sister Joan Rourke of Stratford, and one brother Donald Butler of FL; three grandchildren Daniel Butler and his wife, Crystal , Shannon Butler, and Lindsay Butler; six step grandchildren, Daniel Mehlhouse and his wife, Brandy, Ronald Mehlhouse, Matthew Mehlhouse, Dana Jellison and Kane Jellison; one great granddaughter Autumn Butler; several step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday at 9:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. James Church 2070 Main St. Stratford. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home 399 White Plains Rd. Trumbull. For online condolences please visit mullinsfh.com. A special thanks to his loving and caring nieces, the staff and the B-12ers at Atria, the Highland Health Care Center and the hospice staff.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Butler
August 2, 2019
Every time I pass atria I think of you. Miss our visits. You were one of a kind. Never complained about living in a convalescent home. You thought it was wonderful. God bless you. RIP uncle Herb. Xoxo
William Butler
August 11, 2012
To a Great Uncle, Father, Brother and provider to his mother, siblings and children. May you now rest in pease, with your mother, brothers and sisters.
Jean Foote/Butler
August 10, 2012
To a wonderful man who de;ivered to us peace and a lot of laughs.
August 9, 2012
God rest uncle herb, great husband, father and uncle. i will always cherish wonderful memories of family parties and the fun we all had. he would always seem to stop in at his sister Helen Mohyde, just in time for dinner. she just love when he did that. i will miss you uncle herb. rest now.
Sharleen (Michalek) Walton
August 9, 2012
To the Butler Family:
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Another Angel has entered heaven.
Frank Gargiulo
August 9, 2012
Bruce, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your father, I didn't have the honor of ever meeting him, but he was remembered as a real nice person at the Port 5 meeting last night.
john kulak
August 8, 2012
To the Butler family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We want to send you our deepest sympathy on your father's passing. May, god bless, your family at this sad time.
sincerly the kulak family
Kathy Weinberg
August 8, 2012
Bruce,Phylis and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will see you Thursday night.
Lara Ambat
August 8, 2012
Pop Bruce, we want to extend our deepest sympathy on your dad's passing.. May the Lord God bless you and your family at this sad time.. Mr. Herb will always be missed, loved and remembered..
Kim Kuhn
August 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
Laura Weed Woodcock
August 8, 2012
Herb and his wife were friends of my parents Roger and Fran Weed. Also with my Uncle Donnie and aunt Joan Howard. Fond childhood memories with Barry and his siblings. So sorry for your loss.
Jim & Kiki Michalek
August 8, 2012
Butler family,
Words cannot express how we feel over the loss of Mr. "Herb" Butler. Unfortunately, too many of us know what you're going thru - so we are here for you in this time of sorrow. He's with Mrs. "B" now, watching over all of us. So many great & fun stories with Mr. & Mrs. "B". God bless.
Tony Ruggiero
August 8, 2012
Bruce, I am so sorry for your loss , God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Michael Mcpadden
August 8, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JOHN BUD ROSS
August 8, 2012
Herb was a friend that i will always remember. i worked on the n.y. new haven and hartford R.R. in the same dept. i also lived next store on south ave to joan and donald .jack Butler was a good friend. well got to say good bye to Herb .
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