Robert Butterworth

November 18, 1923 — January 11, 2019

STURBRIDGE: Robert Lewis Butterworth, 95 died Friday Jan. 11 at his home surrounded by his family. His wife Barbara (Jarosz) Butterworth died August 1, 2001. He leaves a daughter Judith Trifone Leveille of Fiskdale, a brother George F. Butterworth Jr. of Sacramento, CA., a sister Ruth Fish of Attleboro, a granddaughter Britt Anne Trifone of No. Oxford. He also leaves behind his beloved cat Clawdette and his great grand-dog Sydney “Cha Cha”. Born in Southbridge he was the son of George F. Butterworth Sr. and Sybil (Marcy) Butterworth and lived in the area all his life. Bob graduated from Cole Trade High School as a machinist in 1942. He served in the Navy during WII and the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Smalley. He retired from Russell Harrington now Dexter Russell at the age of 85, in 2011 after 45 years of service. The machine shop at Dexter Russell was named in his honor for all his time and knowledge. He joined the Quinebaug Lodge of Masons A.F. & A.M. in 1947 and was the oldest and most senior member. He was a member of Doric Chapter, Hiram Council of Royal and Select Master Masons, Worcester County Commandery No. 5 Knights Templar. Bob was also a member of Melha Shriner’s in Springfield and the Hampshire Shrine Club. He was also a dedicated member of the Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Church. Bob loved traveling, boats, animals and was known for smoking cigars, so much so he even enjoyed a couple of puffs the day he died. The family would like to thank his caregivers; Sylvia, Danny and Rosie as well as the staff at Compassus Hospice. Keeping with Bob’s wishes, all services including a Masonic service will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104 or to Second Chance Animal Shelter, 111 Young Road, P.O. Box 136 East Brookfield, MA 01515 An online guestbook is available at wwwBelangerFuneralHome.com

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Butterworth, please visit our flower store.

Send a Card

Robert Butterworth

November 18, 1923 — January 11, 2019

Guestbook