Richard Butterworth

Sturbridge: Richard E. Butterworth, 61, of 250 New Boston Rd. died Saturday, April 23 at Harrington Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at home. He leaves his wife of thirty- seven years Leatrice (Seidell) Butterworth, two daughters Karen Butterworth and Joyce Butterworth both of Sturbridge, a grandson Alex Fontanilles of Sturbridge, an aunt Dominca " Mickey" Curran of Longmeadow, and several cousins. Born in Springfield the son of Robert and Stella (Brzys) Butterworth and lived in the area most of his life. He graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School and attended classes at Springfield Community College. He served with the US Navy. He was a loss control field representative for Insurance Services Offices. He was a retired police officer for the town of Sturbridge, also a past Civil Defense Director, Water and Sewer Commissioner, and a former member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He was a member of the Quinnebaug Lodge of Masons, The Melha Shriners in Springfield and was a member of it's Directors unit. Calling hours are FIVE PM to EIGHT PM Wednesday April 27, in the Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home 51 Marcy St. Southbridge. A graveside service will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner' s Hospital for Children 516 Carew St. Springfield, Ma. 01104. An online guest book is available at belangerfuneralhome.com