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Kenneth P. Butcher
1955 - 2013
Kenneth P. Butcher
1955 - 2013
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BORN
1955
DIED
2013
Kenneth Butcher Obituary
class of 1973. Kenneth was co owner and founder of K&K Excavation in his younger years and was now owner of Butcher Excavating in Turner for the past 30 years and White Birch Alpacas for the past 13 years. He loved to work and enjoyed every minute of his job, whether driving a truck or operating a backhoe he was just happy to be out and working. He loved the town of Turner, and Turner was a big part of his life. He was very proud of the fact he was born and raised here and he knew everyone in town. Kenneth was chairman of the road committee there and was a member of The Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club. His camp on the Sandy River in Madrid was his favorite getaway. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially on his double-track. He also enjoyed tending to his alpacas, his goat Vernon and his daughters dog Milee. He loved his three grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.He is survived by his three daughters Kayla Butcher and companion Jacob Anderson of Turner, Kristen Butcher of Turner, and Kacie Butcher and companion Matthew Cote of Turner, his three grandchildren, Kameo Cote, Elijah and Gavin Anderson, a sister Anita Lane and husband David of
Turner, two brothers Dwain Butcher and wife Kathy of Winthrop, and Arthur Butcher and wife Sue of Auburn, a very special employee and nephew Ken Lane "Little Kenny" of Turner, his former wife and dear friend Martha Butcher of Turner, nieces and nephews and many, many dear friends that he loved so much. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Kenneth's life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday 3/21/13 from 2-6 PM at The Turner Village Church 139 Main St. Turner. Committal will be held in the spring at Keens Mills Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to
The Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club PO Box 136 Turner, ME 04282, or The Turner Fire & Rescue 19 General Turner Hill Turner, ME 04282. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument services 217 Turner St. Auburn, ME 04210 783-8545.
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sue varney
March 25, 2013
Willbcontinue to think of u all. Xxoo
everett carter
March 24, 2013
i,m sorry because my poor health i was not able to attend but norma and my heart was with your family kenny was a great man to know girl ,s you were lucky to have .to girls and mom we send our deepest love .everett and norma carter
Marshall Piper
March 23, 2013
Sorry I was not able to attend the service of my dear friend Kenny. He was an artist at his work and a great guy. I will alway remember the times when we got together. My condolences to the family. Piper
Debbie (Lane)Terrell
March 22, 2013
The day I heard of My Loving Friends passing my heart was filled with sadness. He was such a true friend. I know he is now watching out for his girls and grandchild. I will miss and cherish his friendship forever. My prayers and thoughts are with his family in this time.
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Jim, Nanette, Family Timmins/Hardy
March 21, 2013
Your BIG genuine smile....your helpful nature....your friendly manner....all will be missed by everyone who ever had the great pleasure to know you.
Todd & Rhonda Harlow
March 21, 2013
Our hearts are with you girls and your mom. We are so sorry for your loss. He was so proud of you girls. Your dad was a great man and we will miss seeing his smile and that famous wave. It is still so hard to believe.
Jon Murray
March 21, 2013
Turner has definitely lost one of its best. Kenny truly set the standard of a "stand up" guy in my book. Always ready and eager to help anyone with anything...even a cocky teenage punk who wanted to borrow a dump truck to go for his CDL. "...No problem! Help yourself!...". I enjoyed every encounter and every conversation with Kenny, whether buisness or pleasure. He was certainly someone to look up to, and his presence in our community will never be forgotten, but it will be sorely missed. So, so sorry to the whole family for your loss.
Jeff and Carmen Haggerty
March 21, 2013
RIP, Kenny Butcher. You were a shining example for so many and have left this world a better place.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny's girls and extended family. May you find peace in fond memories in the difficult days ahead. God Bless and guide you.
Love and friendship,
Nicole, Kayla, Tyler and Isabelle
March 20, 2013
My heart is heavy with sadness at this devastating loss. Ken was a dedicated hard working man, a loving father and faithful friend. I have had the privilege of knowing him for the last six years and have lived across the street for the last two. He always had a smile, a wave and a joke or two. He never hesitated to share fresh veggies from his garden, he would ride over on his golf cart, hand over a bag and talk a while with Little Kenny and myself. We look across the street everyday and it seems too quiet and empty. I keep waiting to see him saunter out of the garage and give me his wave. Every red truck that I pass tugs at my heart. May God bring peace and strength to his family. Hold onto his love, and your memories as they will help you through this difficult time.
Anna (Gilbert) Morneau
March 20, 2013
As I looked through the pictures, I admired a man that enjoyed life. Whether it was fishing, working, playing, coloring or just being with his family. My heart is so saddened for his wonderful family. I called on him one morning, I knew he was busy sanding his regulars, but I told him my mom had fallen on the ice in her driveway and would it be a possibility for him to sand it. He said he would get right on it and he did because that's what great neighbors did. Thank you Kenny for being a part of our lives. Your wonderful smile will be greatly missed, but will shine on through your daughters and grandchildren.
Laurie Whitmore
March 20, 2013
Still dosen't seem real...Kenny was a great father, friend and member of the community. This man is now an angel looking over his girls and grandchildren!
Kayla
March 20, 2013
I just want to Thank everyone for the kind words. They help me find peace during this terrible time. We know our father touched so many lives. We miss him so incredibly much. Our hearts are broken. Thank you all for the love and support you offer us. Please don't stop.
March 20, 2013
Turner has lost a great man. Years ago Kenny was my guardian angel, whether is was hauling my car out of a snow bank or grading our road. We'll all miss him.
Love, Kathy and Dan Turner
Nicholas Whitmore
March 20, 2013
I think that I speak for my whole family when I say that you have been a great friend to our family! You were always there to help! You will be greatly missed Kenny!
John & Diane Dunn
March 20, 2013
It is with heavy heart that we mourn the loss our friend & neighbor, Ken Butcher. As many of us in the town of Turner have gone through the last few days in stunned disbelief, several of us reflect back in our memories of growing up with Ken in this small community. We watched Ken growing through teen years, become a respected member of the community; and together with Martha, raised a family of three lovely daughters. We admire the man he became. As we watched Ken rise above life's challenges, every encounter with Ken was a time for a smile, a chuckle & genuine amusement. Ken was respected by all who knew him for his ethical business practices and his contribution to the community out of kindness. As our daughters grew up watching for ‘that red truck' to turn the corner from White Birch Lane onto Lower Street, they were never disappointed as they knew there would be a huge smile and wave coming back their way. As for today...the truck remains silent, our neighborhood feels hollow, and our hearts remain heavy. And...for tomorrow..we know that the road to heaven will be well maintained.
Cindy Perry
March 20, 2013
I was sadden and shocked at hearing the news of the passing of your dad.
Your father had such an amazing personality. Always made the best out of the situation and always with a smile on his face. He was truly a special man that touched many lives and he'll be missed dearly by all who knew him. He was blessed with three wonderful daughters and a very special family.
May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your family and friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
Ken will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with Ken's entire family.
Deepest condolences,
Cyncelia F. Perry
B & A Variety
March 20, 2013
Kenny always made everyone smile..he always made time to chit chat with us. We greatly appreciate all of his hard work that he did for us. He will be terribly missed by all of us here.
Jessica & Chris Keene
March 20, 2013
Kenny, you will be sadly missed. You were such a good man, that is was why god wanted you with him. RIP Kenny. My prayers go out to the Butcher family during this difficult time.
Sharon Campbell
March 19, 2013
Ken, You took a piece of my heart the day you left us.
David & Ruth Ann Robbins
March 19, 2013
Yet again our neighborhood has suffered a terrible loss. Kenny will be missed by all that knew him, he was always smiling and always had a wave for you-he was a wonderful honest man that worked so hard. He was a great dad, he always had his girls with him when they were little-we are thinking of his whole family-sending our prayers and hugs-
Bob Pratt
March 19, 2013
Kenny was a great guy, he was always at the one lunger track helping out. I will miss his chuckle and quickness to get things done. Turner lost a great citizen and friend.
Harold & Diane Wyman
March 19, 2013
Our love and prayers go out to the Butcher Family. He will be missed very much.His wonderful smile and he was always happy to see everyone. Love Harold & Diane ( LeVasseur ) Wyman
Adriann Tucker
March 19, 2013
I could not have asked for any better neighbor than Kenny has been since I moved onto White Birch Drive in 1979. I am missing him very much.
Gramps and Elijah :)
Kayla Butcher
March 19, 2013
Amy LaPrell
March 19, 2013
I work at the local Food City and always saw Kenny in there doing his shopping. He always had a smile on his face and a laugh when I would yell out Hi Mr. Butcher!! He will be truly missed.
Jeff and Patty McKenzie
March 19, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Butcher family.
Bonita, John and JJ
March 19, 2013
I can't put into words how we feel. But our hearts go out to Kenny's girls, his family and his friends. He will be missed.
keith and kirt millett and family
March 19, 2013
So sad to hear of such a tragic loss for his family and all who knew him. was a good man. will miss seeing him everyday on lower st. waving and smiling. thinking of you all at this difficult time.In gods hands.
Dave Stevenson
March 19, 2013
To the entire Butcher Family, I was saddened to hear about Kenny's death. He was a very caring father and terrific person whom I will greatly miss. With my deepest sympathy to you all,
Jack Moultrie
March 19, 2013
Our condolences to the Butcher family. The world has lost one of the good guys.
The crew at Turner Public Works
March 19, 2013
I met Ken 13 years ago when he did a did job for me at Hillview Estates in Turner. From the first day, I was impressed with his work ethic, his quality of work and his ability to work with everyone. We became very good friends over the years.
I will miss our bantering back and forth and his friendship. He always made my day a little brighter and he was always there when needed.
Doug Smith
Wiscasset, ME
March 19, 2013
Were so very sorry to learn of Kenny's passing. Our condolences to his family. He was our road guy -- he gravelled our road, plowed our snow, and buried our horses. More than that he was a great neighbor, always friendly, honest and with a kind word. He was a kind man, and will be missed.
Karen Bronk and Peter Driscoll
March 19, 2013
Martha and girls, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Dad was very saddened to hear about the loss of Kenny. He had many great memories of Kenny helping him at the cemetery.
Deepest sympathy,
Tammy (Jordan) McNear and Eddie Jordan
Ken Lane
March 18, 2013
Uncle Ken remember how we always had cooking questions that we wanted to ask gram? We never got our answers. I now have all kinds of questions that I want to ask you. I know I will never get the answers that I need, but I know that you will always be there guiding me with your wisdom. The memories that I have of my time with you are full of the lessons that you taught me. I remember the hours that I used to spend standing up behind your seat in that old John Deere excavator, and how you ratchet strapped me into the seat and taught me how much fun it was to play in the dirt. How about the first time you let me run the backhoe at the Great Outdoors, and you couldn't pry me out of it! Well I remember all of those times and more. I remember every thing you taught me and I just wanted to say thank you! Love Little Kenny
alan varney
March 18, 2013
Will miss u my long time friend.thevfun we had whebn u worked for us andy valey refuse..
March 18, 2013
Waved to you the afternoon before your passing, thought we would speak again. Really appreciated your knowledge and guidance over the years. Enjoyed working for you in my younger years and needed your encouragement to go on my own. I'd still be driving your old Paystar if the frame hadn't rusted out. If it wasn't for you Kenny, there would be no TW Varney EXC. Thank you
Sheila Ryan
March 18, 2013
Martha and girls we are so sorry about Kenny's passing. Our hearts are filled with sorrow Kenny was a great friend and he will be missed very much.
Charlotte and Sheila Ryan
Angela Berry
March 18, 2013
Our sincerest condolences to the Butcher family. He was a kind person with a great outlook always smiling. We had him take care of all our excuvation projects for years and will miss his knowledge and honesty. Angela Berry
Kacie Butcher
March 18, 2013
Dad, I have no idea where to start. This was something that struck me hard. You were a great part of who I have become. My favorite thing to do as a kid was ride around with you in your trucks. I will never forget that. You had so much more to do here with us, but someone else needed you more. You are keeping me strong through this. I love you dad, forever and always.
March 18, 2013
Our sincerest condolences to the Butcher Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mark and Tammy (Green) Birtwell and Family
Troy and Dulsie Varney
March 18, 2013
We have been thinking of Kenny's family over the weekend. He was a wonderful man. He was a dedicated father and community member. Please know that we are thinking of all of you during this time of loss. I will miss his, hand in the windshield waves, and Troy will miss his phone calls, conversation, and advice. With Deepest Sympathy.
sue varney
March 18, 2013
May thelight guide..xxo
Ricky& Lisa Walton
March 18, 2013
It is with great sadness that we lost a great man. He was a kind person with a positive outlook no matter what. We did business with him for years. Our prayers and wishes go to the family in this difficult time.
Brenda &Jean Pulsifer
March 18, 2013
Will miss that smiling face every time you saw him, Kenny was a Wonderful Man and will be Greatly Missed, Prayers and love to his Family.
Ricky & Lisa Walton
March 18, 2013
It is with great saddness that we lost a great man. He was a kind person with a positive outlook no matter what. We did business with him for years. Our prayers and wishes go to the family in this difficult time.
Bill & Andrea Lavertu
March 18, 2013
Our prayers and deepest condolences to Martha and family. God Bless.
SUSAN VARNEY
March 18, 2013
KENNY WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO ALL OF US.I KNOW HOW MUCH HE LOVED HIS FAMILY,WORK,TOWN,,,,,U ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS,THIS IS A VERY SAD DAY,UR NOT ALONE,,,WE WILL MISS HIS SMILE.AND GOING PAST THE HOUSE TOOTING AND WAVING...HEAVEN HAS GREAT ANGELS...XXOO.....ALAN,SUE,BROOKE
March 18, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Butcher family.
Steve & Mary Wade
Ricky & Lisa Walton
March 18, 2013
It is with great saddness that we lost a great man. He was a kind person with a positive outlook no matter what. We did business with him for years. Our prayers and wishes go to the family in this difficult time.
Dale Talbot
March 18, 2013
I want each member of Ken's family to know that I have many memories of good encounters over the years. Maybe we were doing business, maybe just having a chat, but always with caring, respect and fairness. I have always felt a deep sense of friendship with all of you since our first meetings. With deepest sympathy, Dale Talbot
Erin M. Dunn & Bill Kimball
March 18, 2013
A real devastating loss of a one-of-a-kind 'neighbor'. This hits home for everyone as he was a part of so many families' memories. . I'm going to miss that smiling face and that quadruple wave: un-replaceable. All of my thoughts and prayers to the families. Girls- I haven't stopped thinking of you. Written with Love and loss and friendship.
Pete & Judy Richmond
March 18, 2013
We are so sorry! Kenny was a good friend and loved his family dearly. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Pete and Judy Richmond
Kenney & Charlene Russell
March 18, 2013
We are saddened to learn of your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort during this most difficult of times in life. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kayla Butcher
March 18, 2013
Dad, there is so much more that we had to say and do with you. I cannot Thank you enough for everything that you have done for me. You have been my rock for my entire life. You have always been there to talk to and to laugh with. I just wish I could hug you, tell you I love you one last time, and thank you for always being behind us. Our lives have forever changed. I love you Dad.
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