Charles Ernest Butterworth passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2001 with his wife and family by his side. Charles was born on March 22, 1936 in Long Island City, NY and raised in Waltham, MA. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, including the Korean War and four tours in Vietnam as a communication engineer, receiving multiple medals, including two Bronze Stars and one Meritorious Medal. Charles worked on contracts for the U.S. Navy Defense Dept., and was instrumental in implementing the microwave equipment for the U.S. Navy. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Carol Butterworth; his beloved daughters, Monika Rham and Anna Jane Streetman; his step-children, Karen Rodriguez and Christopher Nielsen; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; his sister, Joan Walsh; his brother, James Butterworth; and many loving nieces, nephews, and family members. Charles was loved and will be missed by all. There will be a funeral service on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:00am at Florida Memorial Funeral Home.