Westport - Robert L. Butler, Jr., 79, of Westport died Tuesday, September 27, 2005 unexpectedly at home. He was the devoted husband of the late Leona M. (Maher) Butler.
He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, son of the late Robert L. Butler, Sr. & the late Edna A. (Johns) Butler, and had resided in Westport for the last 55 years. He was a veteran of WWII, serving his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Butler worked as a bookkeeper for Building Materials, Inc. in Fall River for 40 years until his retirement. He also enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.
He is survived by a son: Robert W. Butler of N. Dartmouth; a daughter: Linda M. Butler of Fall River; 2 sisters: Martha Lee of MO and Edna Mae Binford of NC; 3 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Friday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Westport United Congregational Church, 500 American Legion Highway, Westport, MA 02790.