Martin  J. Butt  – 68, of Reading, died at his home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

Born in Everett, MA on January 17, 1948. He was the son of the late Martin and Ellen (Garland) Butt. He was raised in Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1966. He later attended the University of New Hampshire.

He was the owner and operator of Martin J. Butt Construction in Reading for over 35 years. He loved his job and enjoyed working with his daughter Joscelin and son Marty. He was a skilled craftsman and a really talented athlete.  Marty was an avid gardener (green thumb) and enjoyed spending hours in his garden. He was a great dad and husband and coached his kid’s sports teams. He loved sports and had a great sense of humor.

Family members include his loving wife of 43 years, Stephanie (Bakas) Butt (formerly of North Reading); daughters, Joscelin Butt of Reading and Allison Butt and her companion, Edward Walsh of Hudson, NH; grandson, Edward Martin Walsh; brother, Arthur Butt of Goffstown, NH  and sisters, Betty Butt of Laconia, NH and Diane Runge of Methuen, late sisters, Carole Abbott, Linda Butt and Debra Butt and father of the late Martin A. Butt.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, September 24 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 23 from 4 to 7 PM. Interment will be held in Forest Glen Cemetery in Reading at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. www.croswellfuneralhome.com