TREMONT – Alfred “Al” Clarence Butler, 53, died Aug. 21, 2006, at his residence. He was born April 25, 1953, in Bar Harbor, the son of Clarence Watson and Beatrice Ina (Lunt) Butler. Al worked for the Cape May County Sheriffs Department in Cape May, N.J., for 14 years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed hunting in Milo. Tending his lobster traps aboard his boat, “The Haz” was a big joy in his life. Al was a Celtics fan and he especially loved Larry Bird. He enjoyed all sports. Al coached football and played men’s softball. He also played base guitar in the Decade Band. Al was head of the Tremont Recreational Board and a member of the American Legion of Southwest Harbor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Gloria R. Butler; four daughters, Alena Lee and her husband, Brian LaGasse, of Sullivan, Danette Marie and her husband, Mark DiDonato, of Cape May, N.J., Jean Ann and husband, Anthony Nicoletta, of Cape May, N.J., Nicole Cardano and Christopher Meister of Chicago; one brother, H. Richard Butler of West Tremont; two sisters, Judy Haslam of Bass Harbor and Janie Gagnon and her husband, James, of Hosston, La.; grandchildren, Stephanie, Joseph, Ryan, Lauren, Katrina, Brian, William, Owen and Gabrielle and many nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his first wife, Kathryn Butler, the mother of Jean, Alena and Danette; two sisters, Joan Dow and Mary Gagnon; and one brother, Kenneth Butler. Friends are invited to visit with the family 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Jordan-Fernald Chapel, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert, where services of remembrance will be held 10 a.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Al’s memory may be made to the Tremont Recreation Fund, attention Rec. Board, P.O. Box 65, Bernard, ME 04612.
ALFRED ‘AL’ CLARENCE BUTLER
