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Arlene Arlene Butts Obituary
WESTBROOK - Arlene Butts passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Feb. 26, 2018, at St. Joseph's Rehab and Residence.
She was born in Bridgton on Aug. 18, 1924, to Herbert Pillsbury and Gleniva Wiley.
She married her childhood sweetheart, Everett Butts; they were married 62 years before his passing. She was predeceased by her grandson, Michael Butts; and her five siblings.
She was a homemaker all her life, raising her children, including one with disabilities. Her biggest joy was spending time with her family.
She enjoyed going to cookouts, dining out, and shopping. She was known for her amazing apple pies and tapioca pudding. She always had a positive outlook on life, and loved to be with people. Arlene was also a member of the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church.
She is survived by her four children: Everett Butts and wife, Mary, of Florida; Barbara Lessard and husband, Edwin, of Mississippi; Jeanne Denbow and husband, David, of Windham; and Donna Wheeler and husband, Peter, of Westbrook; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff at St. Joe's and to Beacon Hospice for all their compassionate care.
Burial will take place in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook. Arrangements are by the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road. To express condolences, please visit: www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com.
In memory of her, donations may be sent to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 3947, Portland, ME 04101.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tracy Oravec (Catroppo)
March 7, 2018
Donna, I am deeply sorry, about the loss of your great mother. You was a great daughter for taken so much good care for her. Keep your head high. Xoxo
Sandy Grindle
March 7, 2018
Everett, My heart goes out to you and all of the family for losing such a wonderful, lovely mother. May she rest in peace and what a lovely angel to watch over you now.
Sandy G.
Charlie Grubb
March 5, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. My aunt was a wonderful person and she will be sadly missed. God Bless you
Dennis Santamore
March 5, 2018
Donna Nancy and I are so sorry for your loss Nancy didn't know your mom but I did and she was a wonderful woman and she will be greatly missed. She is definitely an angel watching over you and your family now. We love you.
Joan Boulier (Perkins)
March 5, 2018
Sorry for your loss. You now have a beautiful angel in heaven. May she RIP.
Debra Marion
March 4, 2018
May you find comfort from the many wonderful memories of a wonderful mother. God Bless you all.
Donna Morton-Lindo
March 4, 2018
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rick Butts
March 4, 2018
We are very sorry for loss, she was a wonderful lady! Love Rick & Eleanor Butts
Anne Marie Thomas
March 4, 2018
Met this beautiful lady and her family about a year and a half ago. Changed my life. Most compassionate lady you will ever meet. Rest easy dearest friend-fly high with the angels and your husband. Love you to the moon and back.
Beth Karkos
March 4, 2018
So sorry to hear of this. She was much loved and I always enjoyed seeing her and her sisters and going out to eat with all of them and of course, Terry.
Dick Arsenault
March 4, 2018
May your family feel the love and peace of God at this painful place in their lives God Bless
Dick Arsenault
March 4, 2018
May the Butts family feel the love and peace of God at this painful place in their lives.
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