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1944
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2023
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John Butler Obituary
John worked as a teacher in the Montville School System for many years.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic. Please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com to leave the family an online condolence.
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Stephen linicus
January 29, 2023
Johnny , rest in peace ,will miss you at the Sun in getting your tips
Mindy Pinckney
January 28, 2023
Mr. Butler, as I called you back when you were my 5th grade teacher, you were my favorite teacher growing up. So many fond memories that I still remember to this day as I stand here at 51 years old. I´m so sorry that I didn´t recognize you when I would see you at the shop over the past few years...I would always wave and smile, but had I realized that you were THE Mr. Butler, I would have hugged you. Much love to you and I hope you rest peacefully with your fellow angels. You will be missed by so many. Much love.
Barbara (Wisniewski) (LaBounty) Schuler
January 27, 2023
John and I were classmates at Uncasville School in the 1950s. I haven't seen him lately but would bump into him every now and then. Always a friendly "hi" and a good conversation. Rest in peace, John.
Andrea Klein
January 27, 2023
I am so very sorry to read this. Johnny was my next door neighbor at Gardner Lake. It was a seasonal house for us, and Johnny would always look out for us, checking on the house and keeping us updated. He sold the house a few years ago and it was never the same. We missed him so much! I would continue to reach out to him, he would do the same, always making sure our family was doing well. I always enjoyed my conversations with Johnny, leaning over the fence. He was a good man, a really good friend, a man of loyalty and honor and I will miss him dearly. RIP Johnny.
Wayne Mc Naught
January 26, 2023
Whether talking college basketball, handicapping at the Plainfield Dog track or just having beers at the Brown Derby, John was always good company. RIP
chris portelance
January 26, 2023
John and I were students at Providence College during the early "60s. Both of us basketball fans, we followed the Friars faithfully. John refereed basketball in the city leagues in Norwich, so we continued to see each other every year, and enjoyed catching up.
John was always in a good mood, and I looked forward to our conversations. I will miss him, as I know his family and friends will as well . Please except my condolences on the loss of a good man.
Jerry McDermott
January 26, 2023
Rest in peace my friend
Mark Harris
January 25, 2023
He was one of my favorite teachers&coaches. My condolences to the family
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