Mervin R. Butler, 80, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the MidState Medical Center, Meriden with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Constance Craig Butler. Mervin was born in New Haven on July 19, 1938 and was the son of the late William and Charlotte Spooner Butler. He served his country faithfully in the US Navy. Mervin worked for the UpJohn Corporation and later was a Maintenance Mechanic at Simkins Paper Mill. He was an avid fisherman and boater, was a member of the Waucoma Yacht Club of New Haven and was a man of all trades. Father of Todd Butler (Linda), Deborah Butler-Leclerc (Peter) and Kimberly Battista (Louis). Grandfather of Pauly, Ryan, Nathan, Zachary, Megan, Todd, Nicholas, Jonathan and Isabella. Brother of Edwin and Douglas Butler and the late Beatrice, William and Harold Butler. Also survived by his beloved dog Charlie and bird Jo-Jo.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Thursday morning at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050 or VA Charters, PO Box 504, West Haven, CT 06516
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family of Merv. Merv was a great person and friend.
God Bless you All.
Deb, Connie, Kim, and Todd,
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you for the loss of your Dad and husband, Merv. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor who loved his family and pets with all his heart! May God’s blessing of grace and peace be with you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Michele
My Dad…My Best Buddy …I love you forever with every breath I take , I will miss your laugh, your jokes, your funny faces, I will miss YOU ❤️ I love you always , I’m honored to be your daughter ! Until we see each other again xoxo
Debbie and Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad. 🙁
I apologize that I cannot make the services but I am thinking of you and sending prayers.
Our deepest regrets for your loss…Merv and I worked together at Upjohn and we shared some great times together…Merv was a good friend and He and Connie and Harriet and I will always remember the dances and the laughs,he was a special person.
Love,
Ron and Harriet Curcio
My deepest condolences go out to Kim, Lou and the entire family. I will be there for you every step of the way. Your dad was an amazing man!! ❤️
Kim and Family I am so sorry for loss of your Dad ❤️❤️❤️
Connie and family..we are so sorry for your loss. Merv was such a wonderful human being who always had a bright happy smile. We will miss his daily waves and jokes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.