Baldwinsville, NY: Walter N. Butcher, 93, of Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville, NY died Monday, March 6th, 2017 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, following a short illness. He was born in the Town of Villenova, on November 5, 1923, the son of the late Edwin and Lucy (Dailey) Butcher.
Mr. Butcher was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1941 and attended the University of Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and worked as a Director of Marketing & Planning for the former Agway, Inc. Syracuse, NY, for 40 years.
Mr. Butcher was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Baldwinsville, J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville and was involved with Dairy Activities of the New York State Fair for over 40 years. He was Past President of the New York State Dairy Exhibits Inc., the United States Pony Trotting Association and the New York State Shetland Pony Association, was a former member of the Rotary Club in Canandaigua and he served 3 terms as Alderman for the City of Canandaigua. Mr. Butcher was also a very active sports player, still playing golf in December.
Survivors include his wife Marilynn (Campbell) Butcher, a resident of Elderwood in Liverpool, NY, whom he married August 20, 1949, in the Forestville United Methodist Church, a daughter, Judy (Paul) Calaway, of Olmsted Falls, OH. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren Joshua, Matthew & Julie Calaway all of Olmstead Falls, OH and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by 6 brothers, Norris Butcher, Wayne Butcher, Laurence Butcher, Robert Butcher, Donald Butcher, Wayne Jones and a foster daughter Doris Young.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Friday, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, from where Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o’clock with Pastor Kenneth Spink of Berea Baptist Church, Berea, OH. Interment will follow in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Town of Hanover, where Graveside Military Services will be conducted by members of J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville. The family suggests memorials be made either to J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953 PO Box 492, Forestville, NY 14062 or to the First United Methodist Church, 17 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
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Gary & Linda Raiti
To the Butcher Family. Our sincere condolences to all of you. Walt was a great friend, a great person and a great leader. He will be missed by the many people whose lives have been touched by his presence.
Bruce W. Krupke
Walt Butcher was a great man, father, grandfather and husband. He was always a gentleman and was able to handle any situation he faced.
The dairy industry and friends from NYS Dairy Exhibits Inc. at the NY State Fair will miss his smile, volunteerism, and efforts on behalf of the dairy industry. He may no longer be with us in body, but his wit, advice and outlook will be in our presence forever.
Linda Mirizio
Judy and Mrs. Butcher,
Our heartfelt condolences go to you both as well as to your family, Judy. Your Dad was such a sweet, kind man who definitely loved you so much. Our thoughts and prayers as well as much love are with you all. Please keep in touch, Judy, I’m here for you if you want to talk.
Love,
Linda and David Mirizio
Jane and Dean Palmer
Jon and Pat Grosse
Judy, Marilynn and family, we are saddened to hear the loss of Walter. May God grant you His peace and comfort. Walter was a kind man. Praying for peace and comfort through Christ.
Blessings.