F. Daniel Buttner

F. Buttner Obituary

F. Daniel Buttner, 82 SCARBOROUGH -- F. Daniel Buttner was born Jan. 7, 1927, in Boston, Mass. He attended Mt. St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket, R.I., and Tufts University pre dental. Drafted during World War II after his freshman year at Tufts, he served in the Persian Gulf, North Africa, and Germany servicing diesel electric generators. Dr. Buttner graduated from Tufts University School of Dentistry in 1951 and served 2 two years as an Army dentist at Aberdeen Proving Ground during the Korean conflict. He set up a dental practice in Sudbury, Mass., in 1953, the first dentist to practice in Sudbury. He retired in 1993. Dr. Buttner was an enthusiastic skier in New England, the Alps, the Rockies, and helicopter skiing in Canada. An avid bicyclist, and a member of the Nashoba Valley Peddlers, he worked for several years on bike path legislation in Massachusetts. He was an active member of the Republican Town Committee, putting in many volunteer hours during campaigns. He was heavily involved with the Sudbury Players theatre group, performing in many productions. Dr. Buttner spent much family time with his children, coaching them in tennis and skiing, and taking them mountain climbing. A large vegetable garden was his pride and joy, growing enough vegetables to supply his family's vegetables each year. He is survived by his wife Patricia of Scarborough; two daughters, Anna of Quincy, Mass., Kathleen Pfundstein and her husband Dwight of Mashpee, Mass., one son, Mark Buttner of San Diego, Calif.; grandsons, Erik Pfundstein and Cameron Buttner; and two sisters, Carole Buttner Maloof and her husband Louis of North Chatham, Mass., and O.P. Marjorie Buttner of Sinsinawa, Wis. The family is sincerely grateful to Dan's caregivers: Theresa Gray, Nicole Hartford, Melissa Gagnier and Paige Payer. They enabled Dan a quality of life otherwise not possible after his paralysis. He had a zest for life that cannot be captured in words. Visiting hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 5, at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Newtown Cemetery, Sudbury, Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mt. Charles Academy Development Office 800 Logee St. Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895 or any charity of your choice F. Daniel Buttner

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jun. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for F. Buttner

4 Entries

Paula Maloof

June 6, 2009

Dear Pat, Kathleen, Anna, and all,

I was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing, but relieved to know he is finally at peace. My thoughts are with you all today.

Love, Paula Maloof

Maureen Moresi

June 5, 2009

To the family of Dr. Buttner,

I worked for Dr. Buttner from about 1981 to about 1983. He was just wonderful to me. I was recently divorced and trying to support my family. He knew I had no money. He was so caring I couldn't believe it. One day he asked me why I didn't smile. I told him because I was missing a lot of teeth and when I smiled it looked terrible. He worked on my teeth for nothing only charging me what he was charged for the bridges. He was such a caring man. He met Pat when I was working for him and I know how much he adored her. I am so happy that you had some wonderful years together. Dr. Buttner is a wonderful memory in my life and I know that he will be rewarded in Heaven for the wonderful things that he did.

Patty (Bongiorno) Crowley

June 4, 2009

To The Family of Dr. Buttner,

When I was a junior in high school, there was a job posting for a dental assistant in Sudbury. I went for an interview and started work with Dr. Buttner shortly there after. From the minute I walked through the door, I was treated like family. In fact, some of my fondest memories were working with both Dr. Buttner and Pat. (At one point there were so many Pat's in the office that we all had nicknames; I was Peppermint Patty :)
I was a yong lady that lacked confidence and self-esteem. Dr. Buttner believed in me. He was one of the best teachers/mentors I ever had and I am so grateful. We worked hard and he kept us laughing with his unique sense of humor.
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Buttner's passing. He will always hold a special place in my heart.

Sincerely,

Patty (Bongiorno) Crowley

P.S. My cousin is Kristen Capello and I sent her to Dr. Buttner to have her smile fixed.

Kristen Cappello

June 4, 2009

To the family of Dr. Buttner,

I became a patient of Dr. Buttner in the mid 80's. I used to go in for cleanings and Dr. Buttner noticed that I was always hiding my smile. I had braces for many years before but I had a broken front tooth and it had never been fixed properly. It was then Dr. Buttner invited me into his office to talk about how he could fix my smile. In 1988 these procedures were new and he was very excited about how he could help me.
He sent me out to a a lab in Watertown and I met with a man who showed my what I could look like. Shortly after that I spent alot of time with Dr. Buttner and his wonderful staff, a process that took over a month. When the procedure was done I was a different person. I went on to great success in my career and have an album full of wedding pictures with the biggest smile imaginable. He was a kind, gentle man who had such a positive impact on my life. I was sorry to learn of his passing this morning. I remember him talking about all of his adventures. Life is a journey and it seems he lived his life to the fullest.

My deepest condolences to you all, I hope you find comfort in your memories.

Kristen Cappello

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