He was born in Duxbury, MA, January 24, 1937, the son of Howard and Elizabeth Butler and received his education in Massachusetts schools.
Mr. Butler was a long-time police officer having served the communities of Winthrop, Hallowell, and Wiscasset, where he served as the Chief of Police for 8 years. He also worked as a maritime insurance investigator and was Head of Security for Unum.
He was an avid reader and motorcyclist, having served as President of the United Bikers of Maine and was a motorcycle rights activist. He also helped his wife, Brenda on their Alpaca farm in Farmington Falls.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda of Farmington Falls; children, Scott Butler, Alan Butler, Stephan Butler, and Heather Butler; step children, Stacy Dill and Roy Simoneau; many grandchildren.
Condolences and tributes may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.
A celebration of life will be held on May 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm at 998 Farmington Falls Rd Farmington, ME 04938.
Cremation care has been provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.
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