WESTFIELD – Vivien G. (Bennett) Butler, 93, formerly of 19 Squawfield Road, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Agawam. Born & educated in Westfield, Vivien was a lifelong resident of Westfield and was the daughter of the late Delmar H. & Edith (Kellogg) Bennett.Vivien was a former sales clerk for J. C. Penney’s store in Westfield for over 16 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Westfield, a former member of the Thirsty Night Golf League in Southwick, and the Baystater’s Square Dance Club.
She leaves two sons, Bruce J. Butler of Haiku Maui, HI and Mark B. Butler and his wife Jacalyn of Feeding Hills, MA; a daughter-in-law, Maria Butler of Russell, MA; 9 grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry C. Butler and a son, David H. Butler.
A Memorial Service for Vivien will be held on Monday, March 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Southwick-Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Burial in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 264 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
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