Former Watertown Mayor Joseph M. Butler Sr. dies at 89
Former Watertown Mayor Joseph M. Butler Sr. died Friday after a short illness, according to the provided report.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
Former Watertown Mayor Joseph M. Butler Sr. died Friday at age 89 after a short illness, according to the provided report. Butler served as mayor from 2000 through 2003 after being elected in 1999. He also served on the former Jefferson County Board of Supervisors and taught chemistry at Jefferson Community College.
Butler remained active in golf and recently won the senior men’s championship at Thompson Park Golf Course with Kelly Campbell. Calling hours are scheduled for Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cummings Funeral Service in Watertown. His funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, followed by burial with military honors at Glenwood Cemetery.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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