Marlborough – Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101, of Marlborough, formerly of Southborough, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at New Horizons at Marlborough in Marlborough, MA.
He was the son of the late Arthur M. and Edith (Colburn) Butler.
A decorated World War II Army Veteran, Arthur worked in the banking industry for 40 years. Arthur described himself as a railroad hobbyist. While working in the bank industry, Arthur became interested in trains and train rides. He joined the Waushakum Live Steamers and owned his own live steam locomotive. Arthur also enjoyed breakfasts with the “Old Men’s Club”.
He is survived by his cousins, Ginger (Jamie) Farquhar, of Proctorsville, VT, Betty Barker of Londonderry, Vt., Florence Parmenter of Brattleboro, Vt., Lucy Stacey of N. Hinsdale, N.H. and Marcia Butler Daniels of Corol Stream, IL
Visiting hours for Arthur will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022, from 4:00 – 5:00 PM at the Morris-Johnston Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home following visiting hours at 5:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Saxtons River Cemetery, Westminster West Road, Saxtons River, VT 05154.
