FORT ANN – John C. Butler, Sr., 87, of Fort Ann, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, June 17, 2024 at Elderwood Nursing Home in Ticonderoga.
Born on February 28, 1937 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Harry and Laura (Southard) Butler. John grew up in South Glens Falls and was a 1956 graduate of South Glens Falls High School. In 1958 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country proudly until his honorable discharge in 1961.
John worked for several years at the James River Paper Company in Glens Falls. He started there after high school and worked his way up to superintendent where he eventually retired. He was an avid sports fan and played many sports throughout his time in school and even went on to wrestle and play football in the Army. He coached the local little league teams and was always supporting local sports teams. John was also a long-time member of the local Free and Accepted Masons.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife, Carmen Butler; his second wife, Anne Butler; his brother, Hank Butler; and his brother-in-law and best friend, Hank Rudio.
He is survived by two sons, John C. Butler, Jr. (Cynthia) of Nashua, NH, and Mark Butler (Michele) of Papillion, NE; his step daughters, Lynn Granger (Kenny) of Kingsbury, Kelly Poissant of Fort Ann, Terrie Monahan (Mark Larrow) of Kingsbury, and Katherine Hayes of Webster, NY; his grandchildren, Carmen Butler, Erik Butler, Daniel Butler, Jonathan Butler, Michael Myers, Amanda Novakovic, Brittany Thakkar, Seth Paige, Chelsie Charron, Jeremiah Monahan, and Nathan Monahan; his sisters, Cora Sue and Debbie (Steve); his brother, Gary (Bonnie); and many nieces and nephews.
Friend may call from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service will take place immediately following at 12:00 pm.
A committal service will follow first at Fort Ann Cemetery on Ann Street, Fort Ann, and then at Quaker Cemetery on Ridge Road, Queensbury where military honors will be rendered.
Following the services, the family will have a gathering to celebrate John’s life at the Fire Rock at Kingswood Golf Club, 111 County Route 41 in Hudson Falls.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to Fort Ann Little League or any local sports program.
Rest in peace Jack! Thank you for all the support you were in my life. Best wishes to your family.
Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Remembering with a smile fun times we had on Lakw George & Glen Lake. RIP Jack
Always admired Jack with his red truck and hearing him address his wife saying “Annie” May he rest in peace
JOHN JR AND MARK HOPE YOU REMEMBER ME SINCE IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE FAST PITCH AT DERBY PARK. I WAS DATING PHIL AT THE TIME. CARMEN WENT BEFORE HER TIME BUT YOUR DAD LIVED A LONG LIFE. SOUNDS LIKE YOU TWO HAVE
MANY TO CARRY ON THE BUTLER NAME . PLEASE KNOW MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH JACKS SECOND FAMILY ALSO.
I do remember you Peggy. You were in a few pictures I recently reviewed. John and I appreciate you leaving the kind words.