Helen Butler

Helen Butler, age 92, beloved wife of David Butler, died on Saturday, May 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She had been married to David for 65 years prior to his death on April 4, 2014. She was born on February 22, 1922 in Pawtucket, RI and was the fifth of eight children born to Mary and Abraham Carter.   Helen was a woman ahead of her time, playing on a woman’s softball team in the 1940’s. Once married, Helen managed the home, house, and children while working full time as a seamstress and then a waitress. Family was the main focus of her life - always. She took great pride in her Mid-Eastern heritage and enjoyed cooking, crocheting, sewing, pickling, family gatherings, and seaside trips. Always an achiever, she learned to swim at age 68. In 1972, she was overjoyed as the next generation made its entrance into the Butler family. She is survived by her six children: Sharon Harrington of Pascoag, Audrey Monti of Ellington, CT, Donna Birt of Pawtucket, David Butler of Tampa, FL, Richard Butler of...