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2019

Robert Butterworth Obituary

Robert J. Butterworth, 67, of Homosassa, Fla., and Scituate, passed away at home on December 22, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. He was the loving father of Kelly (Nolan) of Scituate, Bryan (Jacqueline) of Holly Springs, N.C., and David Butterworth (Lisa) of Carver; "Bubs" leaves behind his greatest treasures, his nine grandchildren, Liam Jack and Ryan Kelly, Thomas and James Butterworth, Carter, Hazel, Troy and Ajay Butterworth. He is survived by his four siblings, Marsha Benedetti of Homosassa, Fla., William Butterworth of Homosassa, Fla., Barbara West of Dunnellon, Fla., and twin brother Richard J. Butterworth of Ipswich; and many nieces and nephews. Bob and his nephew Dan Benedetti of Sarasota, Fla., shared a special bond. Bob was born in Quincy, December 3, 1951, to the late J. Marshall and Louise M. (Kelly) Butterworth. He was an alumnus of Scituate High School and American International. He spent his career in the cutting tool industry. In his spare time Bob was an avid sports fan and supporter of his children's many athletic endeavors. He was a voracious reader, loved playing golf and hearing about his grandchildren's adventures. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Nativity Church in Scituate. For an online guest book, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. Cohasset-Norwell

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Published by The Scituate Mariner from Jan. 3 to Jan. 17, 2019.

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February 19, 2019

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I was friends with Bob since high school,Bob,John Jordan and myself had some good times in Boston setting up muffler sections in auto parts stores all over Boston.I remember one time we were eating lunch in Boston and Bob got some food caught in his throat and John got up to perform the heimlick and I said hold on a sec not I fast .We all got a good chuckle out of it at Bob expense.Rip Bob you were a really good guy.

Jeff Couden

Jim Linnehan

January 27, 2019

Richie, I'm very sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. May he rest in eternal peace.

PAT kaveney

January 4, 2019

WOW I REMEMBER GROWING UP WITH BOBBY,RICHY AND BILLY.RIP OLD FRIEND

Cherished Farewell Arrangement

Barbara West

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Bob Perry

January 3, 2019

Bobby Buds..(and you too Rich), wish Id spent more time with the two contributing factors in my delinquent childhood. Always remembered by brother Jim and I.Good guys. Good brothers. Good friends. Good man Bob. Rest in peace, but raise a little hell

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