Non-LODD: Past Chief Chester Buttery

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It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that Chief John Didelot announces the passing of Past Chief Chester Buttery, father of Veteran Member and current Stamford Fire Rescue Department Lieutenant Bill Buttery, and Grandfather of past member Christie Buttery, after a long illness. On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Belltown Fire Department Chief Didelot extends our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Buttery Family, during this time of loss.

Chief Buttery served the Belltown Fire Department for 56 years, joining on January 5, 1951. He succeeded to the position of Chief after the unexpected death of Chief Fred Loveland. He served as Chief until the election of Chief Dan Remling. Chief Buttery then returned to service as Assistant Chief under Chief Remling, serving until 1981.

Although he had moved to Florida after retiring, Chief Buttery was a frequent visitor back to Stamford, and his brother firefighters here at Belltown. Chief Buttery did his best not to miss our annual Christmas Party and would always attend any department function when he was in town. In between his visits home, he kept in contact with the department through letters, and always enjoyed receiving updates on the department and our membership.

There will be a Departmental Memorial Service; arrangements are not complete at this time however.

Edited January 26, 2007 by BFD182

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Memorial Arrangements are as follows:

Wake - Monday 02/05/2007, 16:00 - 19:00, Cognetta's Funeral Home, 104 Myrtle Av. Stamford

Memorial Service - Tuesday 02/06/2007 10:30, Belltown Fire Department, 8 Dorlen Rd. Stamford

Uniform of the day is Class A