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Paul Butler Obituary
Paul L. Butler, 80, passed away March 31, 2021 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Paul was born May 15, 1940 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Louis and Bella Butler. He married his wife, Sheila (Martino), in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2004. They have called Lake Havasu City, Arizona home for the last 21 years.
Paul owned and operated Butler's Variety in Fitchburg, Massachusetts for 20 years. He moved to Lake Havasu City in 1999. He tended bar at several local restaurants for 18 years and retired from Havasu Springs Resort in 2017.
He enjoyed golf, playing cards, exploring new areas of the country and finding new restaurants to try.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Sheila, his daughters, Rhonda Fredrickson (Vinnie) of Leominster, Massachusetts and Stacy Goldberg of Saugus, Massachusetts, his sister Joan LaBrecque (Bob) of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and his four grandchildren.
Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.
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Jen Robichaud
April 16, 2021
Rhonda & Vinny
So sorry to hear about your Dad. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love , Jen & Mike
Dennis Selinga
April 16, 2021
Paul was a great guy & alot of fun to talk too, we could talk about the Patriots for hours on end at the store. will be missed & remembered by so many
Neil Rice
April 16, 2021
I am sorry to hear about Paul's passing. I have great memories of Paul and Butler's Variety Store on Milk Street. It was a hangout for us South Side paper boys . Rest in peace , Paul and thanks.
April 16, 2021
May loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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