Betty J. Butler – (88) – formerly of 109 Front St., Hornell, died Thursday afternoon (March 23, 2017) at Elderwood at Hornell where she had resided for the past two years.
A native & life resident of Hornell, she was born March 7, 1929, and was the daughter of James & Catherine (Campbell) Vosburg.
Betty was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1946). She had been employed for a time at the former Keiser Glove Factory and Merrill Hosiery. For about 25 years, Betty was employed as a seamstress at the former Marion Rohr Corporation in Hornell.
She was married on February 14, 1948 (sixty years) to Newell “Nate” Butler who died July 3, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Butler who died in 1999; 2 grandsons, Shane Andrew Butler who died in 1981 and Mark Andrew Butler who died in 2002; along with her 9 brothers & sisters.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Beverly (Jerry) Bertram of Canisteo and Barbara (Pete) McMichael of Almond; 2 sons, Andrew “Andy” (Pat) Butler of Hornell and Richard “Rich” (Diane) Butler of Hornell; 11 grandchildren, Cathy Baker, Christopher (Donna) Bertram, Amy Butler, Paul Butler, Nicole Butler, Brian (Sue) Butler, Chad Butler, Cliff (Bria) McMichael, Curk McMichael, Andrea (Randy) Smith & Amanda (Ted Quant) Butler; 16 great-grandchildren, Kelsie Baker, Callie Baker, Robert Butler, Liam Mulhollen, Kennedy (Cameron) Lawrence, Devyn Butler, Riley Butler, Cohen McMichael & Haylee Smith , Charlee Quant, Baby Boy Quant (expected in July), Emily Kuhn, Thomas Kuhn, Kayla Kuhn, Stephen Jefferds and Billy Jefferds; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Betty J. Butler will receive friends on Tuesday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY where funeral & committal services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 5:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery.
Betty’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home or click here to print a form.
My prayers and thoughts to all of the Butler Families. So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady.
Chad Andy Barb Rich and all the Butler Family, My Heart goes out to you, Betty and Nate were Great People and Great fun neighbors. So good to all the kids, Setting on the front porch, So so many great memories, They are both missed and loved so much, Rest in Peace My Friends, You are together again. With Love and prayers, Sandy
Andy and the Butler family we are so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of childhood memories of being with your family growing up. Betty and Newell were always good to me and treated me as part of your family. I think we all remember sitting on your porch talking and being entertained by your neighbors. Our love and prayers are with you.
Bill & Darcie
Andy and the Butler family we are so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of childhood memories of being with your family growing up. Betty and Newell were always good to me and treated me as part of your family. I think we all remember sitting on your porch talking and being entertained by your neighbors. Our love and prayers are with you.
Bill & Darcie
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE BUTLER FAMILY.MRS BUTLER WAS THE NICEST LADY YOU COULD EVER MEET.WE GREW UP ON FRONT STREET AND NATE AND BETTY WERE ALWAYS FOR US KIDS.THOUGH I HAVEN’T SEE HER IN YEARS I WILL ALWAYS HOLD HER CLOSE TO MY HEART.GOOD BYE BETTY I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.ONE OF YOUR FRONT STREET GANG FRIENDS BOBBY.