David A. Butler

June 6, 1949 - January 28, 2021

LUNENBURG; David A. Butler, 71, of Lunenburg, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg. David was born in Fitchburg on June 6, 1949, a son of the late Leroy and Helen (Daughney) Butler, and was a 1967 graduate of Fitchburg Vocational High School where his focus of study was Machine Science. He resided in Lunenburg for nearly forty years. David worked as a mechanical designer and consultant to companies in the electronics industry, retiring in 2011. He enjoyed fishing, playing bridge and was a lifelong Boston Bruins hockey fan. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Karen A. (Vail) Butler; three sons, David A. Butler, Jr. and his wife Jaqueline of Leominster, Charles B. Butler of Chelsea, Derrick P. Butler and his wife Paula of Leominster; his daughter, Kristine M. Pelletier and her husband Steve of Stow; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sisters, Evelyn Brooke of Ashby and Beverly Raboin of Lunenburg. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road (Rte 2A) Ayer. Mr. Butler's family will receive family and friends on Thursday from 10 AM until the time of the service. For additional information or to leave an online condolence, please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Shirley.