Hudson – Cecil “Butch” Veinotte Jr., 75, passed away peacefully Sept. 26, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.
He is survived by his sister, Debra Camuti and her husband Paul of Milford; three brothers, David Veinotte and his wife Mary of Princeton, Walter Veinotte and his wife Barbara of Maine, and Richard Veinotte of Brewster; his aunt, Ellen Veinotte of Chatham; a very special friend, Sue Carlson, of Marlborough; four nephews; one niece; five grandnephews; and one grandniece.
Butch was born in Boston, son of Virginia and Cecil Veinotte. He was proud to be a Hudson resident his entire life. Butch graduated from Marlborough High School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard for four years.
Butch worked as an office equipment technician for over 50 years. He also had a favorite second job working in the deli at Victory Supermarket in Hudson.
Among his many hobbies, Butch had a passion for Mopar muscle cars, having owned many in the late ’60s and early ’70s. His cars were the envy of many Hudson teens. He enjoyed playing softball, hunting, and darts. He had a vast record collection.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Amvets.
Butch’s family would like to thank the staff at UMass Medical for the professional and compassionate care that he received over the past month.
Butch will be missed by his family and many friends.
His funeral service was held Sept. 30 at the Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson, with interment at Forestvale Cemetery.
