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Lois E. Butler , 83, of St. Johnsbury went home to her Lord Saturday, on Nov. 29, 2008. She was born in West Fairlee, Vt., on July 9, 1925, the daughter of James and Mary (Howard) Keneson. She and her husband Russell shared 60 years of marriage together this past Sept. 25th. Lois attended St. Johnsbury schools, Lyndon State College, and Heritage Bible Institute in Springfield, Mass. She worked as a secretary-bookkeeper in St. Johnsbury and Burlington, and as a certified nurse's assistant in the Morrisville/Stowe area. Lois heard the good news of forgiveness and salvation through the finished work of the Lord Jesus on the cross and spent many years knowing of His care for her in this life; 43 years to be exact, before she went to be with Him. She taught 4-5 year olds in Sunday school for many years. She and Russell spent years raising their family and greatly enjoyed spending weekends with Laurie at home, especially listening to music together. She enjoyed all the visits from Nate and David and families over the years. She is survived by her husband Russell (77 Third St. 05819); their very special daughter Laurie Butler of Lyndonville, Nathan Butler and wife Laura M. Gillis of Baltimore MD, Pastor David Butler and wife Ruth of Shamokin, Pa.; 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; one sister Noella Fournier and husband Rene of Swanton; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters Carrie Trembley, Iona Smith, and Agnes Young. Services will be held at the Lyndon Bible Church this Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. Pastor Joel Battaglia and her son, Pastor David Butler, will officiate. Following the service the family will receive friends at the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at the Groton Cemetery. Memorial contributions could be directed to the Lyndon Bible Church, Brown Farm Rd., Lyndonville VT 05851.





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