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Paul Butler Obituary
GENEVA - A celebration of the life of Paul H. Butler, of 3798 Pastime Park, who passed away February 5, 2008 while wintering in Clermont, Florida, will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2008, in the First Congregational Church, 309 Highland Rd., Ithaca. Rev. Douglas Green, Pastor Emeritus, and Rev. David Kaden, Associate Pastor of the church, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Lansing Recreation Dept., Box 186, Lansing, NY 14882.
Paul is survived by his wife and friend of 51 years, Anne (Suydam) Butler; three children, Michael (Melinda) Butler and their children, Kaitlyn and Clinton of Trumansburg, Pamela Richmond and her children, Alex, Emily and Elizabeth of Oswego, David (Lynette) Butler and their child, Jessica of Charlotte, NC; one brother, Ronald (Shirley) Butler of Waterloo; two sisters, Catherine TenEyck of Waterloo and Patricia (Albert) Allen of Ithaca; many nieces and nephews.
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Nancy Vallely
April 25, 2008
Anne,
I remember how close you and Paul were, and I was so sorry to read of his passing. Just know, that my prayers are with you. I sincerely hope that you will find comfort in the heartfelt words and thoughts offered by your many friends and family.
Kimberly Spencer
April 23, 2008
Ann and family,
I Just want to express my deepest wishes of peace for all of you. Paul made such an impact on my life and the rest of my family. I will miss him, but think of him often and smile and remember how he made me laugh. He was always and angel among us and now he is an angel looking over us.
With thoughts and prayers.
Don & Mary Lou Burdick
April 23, 2008
Anne, we are sorry to read about Paul in the Ithaca Journal. We sure go back a long ways since our Ithaca days. Our very best to you and your family.
Jim Manning
April 23, 2008
Ann, I am so sorry to read about Paul. My prayers are with you and your family. Your old Upson pal, Jim Manning
Ed Avery
April 23, 2008
To Mrs Butler, Mike, Pam and Dave,
Please accept my sincerest condolensce on the passing of Paul. Another angel hovers over us.
Mr. Butler was one of the nicest, friendliest fathers of all of my school day friends. I spent many over nights at the Butler home growing up and Mr. and Mrs. Butler treated me as one of their own. A legend has passed.
Ed and family
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