Jacob "Jake" Butler

BUSKIRK — Jacob D. “Jake” Butler, 22, a former resident of Buskirk, died suddenly Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at his residence in Utica, N.Y.

Jake was born May 18, 1991, in Peterborough, N.H., the son of Kathleen (Beach) Potter and David Butler.

Jake received his education in the Cambridge schools and was a 2010 graduate of Cambridge Central School.

 

At the time of his death, Jake was employed at Croyle Construction Inc. in Utica.

An outdoors enthusiast, Jake especially enjoyed football, lacrosse and snow boarding.

Survivors include his parents, Kathy and Billy Potter of Buskirk, N.Y., and David Butler of Antrim, N.H.; his grandparents, Janette Beach of Canandaigua, N.Y., and Albertha Potter of Bennington, Vt.; his siblings and their spouses, Adam and Michal Hovak of New Hartford, N.Y., Corey and Maureen Hovak of Colonie, N.Y., Taryn and

Andrew Putney of Wilton, N.Y., Joleah McKenzie of Keene, N.H., Seth Butler and Jessica Potter, both of Bennington, Vt., and Kyle and Danielle Potter of West Lebanon, N.H.; three nieces; a nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Jake’s life from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at Ackley Ross Funeral Home, 73 W. Main St., Cambridge, N.Y.

 

Private committal services will take place at the convenience of the family.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Jake Butler’s memory may be made to the Cambridge Youth Football Program through the office of Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.

 

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