Kenneth P. Butcher

Turner- Kenneth P. Butcher 57, of White Birch Dr. Turner, died unexpectedly, on Saturday March 16, 2013 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Lewiston on September 16, 1955 a son of the late Roland and Doris (Pearl) Butcher. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Edward Little High School

class of 1973. Kenneth was co owner and founder of K&K Excavation in his younger years and was now owner of Butcher Excavating in Turner for the past 30 years and White Birch Alpacas for the past 13 years. He loved to work and enjoyed every minute of his job, whether driving a truck or operating a backhoe he was just happy to be out and working. He loved the town of Turner, and Turner was a big part of his life. He was very proud of the fact he was born and raised here and he knew everyone in town. Kenneth was chairman of the road committee there and was a member of The Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club. His camp on the Sandy River in Madrid was his favorite getaway. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially on his double-track. He also enjoyed tending to his alpacas, his goat Vernon and his daughters dog Milee. He loved his three grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.He is survived by his three daughters Kayla Butcher and companion Jacob Anderson of Turner, Kristen Butcher of Turner, and Kacie Butcher and companion Matthew Cote of Turner, his three grandchildren, Kameo Cote, Elijah and Gavin Anderson, a sister Anita Lane and husband David of

Turner, two brothers Dwain Butcher and wife Kathy of Winthrop, and Arthur Butcher and wife Sue of Auburn, a very special employee and nephew Ken Lane "Little Kenny" of Turner, his former wife and dear friend Martha Butcher of Turner, nieces and nephews and many, many dear friends that he loved so much. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Kenneth's life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday 3/21/13 from 2-6 PM at The Turner Village Church 139 Main St. Turner. Committal will be held in the spring at Keens Mills Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to

The Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club PO Box 136 Turner, ME 04282, or The Turner Fire & Rescue 19 General Turner Hill Turner, ME 04282. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument services 217 Turner St. Auburn, ME 04210 783-8545.