Jonathan A. Butler

FITCHBURG - Jonathan A. Butler, 38, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, October 8, 2025, due to a cardiac event he suffered at his home.
Jonathan was born in Southbridge on December 1, 1986, and grew up in Fitchburg. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School and went on to earn both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Fitchburg State University.
For the past eleven years, Jonathan was a dedicated sixth-grade math and science teacher at Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury, where he was deeply admired by both students and colleagues.
Jonathan's family and his faith were the most important things to him. He was a faithful member of Horizon Christian Fellowship for over 11 years.There he had loved serving on both the Cleaning and Children's Ministry. Jonathan had a deep love for animals and nature. He would love to just sit and watch the birds in his backyard. He was also an avid Disney fan; having just taken his family on a Disney Cruise in July, he was already planning their next cruise to Alaska. Jonathan enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with his family. He loved getting everybody together for the holidays or just because. Reading was another pastime of his. Teaching was his passion, and he touched countless lives through his kindness, humor, and faith. He had a quiet and gentle strength about him.
He leaves his loving wife, Michelle L. (LaPointe) Butler of Fitchburg; his cherished daughter, Kyleigh Butler of Fitchburg; his beloved kitties, Trixie and Tahlia; his mother, Robin (Weld) Elkins, and stepfather, Tom Elkins of Leominster; his father, Adam Butler, and his longtime companion, Monique Tula of California; his sister, Hannah Martin, and her husband, Troy, of Leominster; three nephews, John, Joey, and Lucas; and a niece, Lily Grace.
A celebration of his life will be held at Horizon Christian Fellowship Church, 356 Broad Street, Fitchburg, on Saturday October 25, at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will be held in the church 9:30AM – 11:00AM prior to the celebration of life.
The Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg, is assisting the family with arrangements.