Edward (Ted) Buttrick Jr., 97,of South Yarmouth passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born in Arlington and raised in Lexington, MA, the son of the late Edward F. and Marion G. Buttrick.
 
 He served in the United States Marine Corp. in the South Pacific Theater during WWII. Ted's brother, Francis L. Buttrick, was killed in action in Germany.
 
Following Ted's service, he returned to Lexington to marry his high school sweetheart, Clara J. (Burkett) Buttrick, and raise their five children, Chuck and his wife Kathy, Dianne Sawyer, Bill Buttrick, Brian and his wife Martha and the late Lloyd Buttrick of New Hampshire. Ted is  survived by his grandchildren Breana, Ian, Jessica, Marina, Megan, Annelise, Mollie, Alison, Christine, and great grandchildren Lily, Robyn, Amelia, Alan, Elara, Clara Rose, and Conor Edward.
 
Ted worked for Federal Civil Service as a machinist/model maker. His career spanned many years working for his country at Boston Shipyard, Watertown Arsenal, and Hanscom Field in Bedford, MA. Ted and Clara retired to Cape Cod and enjoyed 75 years of marriage, spending time with friends and family. Ted will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
 
A graveside service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, MA on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 12:30 P.M.  A procession will leave the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA at 11:30 A.M.
 
Special thanks to VNA of Cape Cod for their care. Contributions in Ted’s memory may be made to VNA of Cape Cod or to the American Cancer Society.
 

I miss you, so does Amelia, Allen and Elara. Love you

I miss you Papa so does dad, from Amelia I miss you so much.

I miss you Papa so does dad, from Amelia

I miss you Papa so does dad, from Amelia

Love you forever Dad. Love from your Florida family, Kathy, Marina and Jessica.