Princeton/Southbridge: Scott W. Butler, 65, formerly of Southbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 16th, after a long illness.

He leaves his beloved wife of 35 years, R. Evelyn (Gonzalez) Rodriguez-Butler; his two sons, Anthony S. Butler of Charlton and Carlos Rodriguez and his wife Magela of Leominster; a daughter, Taiz M. Butler of Princeton; two brothers, Daniel Butler of California and Mark Butler of Rhode Island; and two grandchildren, Nikolias Cruz and Lucia Silva.

He was born in Southbridge the son of Raymond W. and Helen A. (Dinovelli) Butler.

Scott obtained his Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  He worked for 26 years as a social worker for the Department of Transitional Assistance.  Scott also loved landscaping and owned and operated his own landscaping business as well as worked as a grounds keeper at Cohasse Country Club in Southbridge.   He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, basketball and scuba diving.  Scott was an active member of St. Mary's Church of St. John Paul II Parish in Southbridge.  He will be remembered as the most kind-hearted, fun-loving man.  An exceptional father and grandfather.

A funeral Mass for Scott will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 21st, at 11:00 AM, in St. Mary's Church of St. John Paul II Parish, 247 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.

There are no calling hours.