Shaun Katherine Butler

Shaun was born in Lewiston, Maine on March 9, 1954, to her beloved parents, Rosemarie and John T. Butler. Shaun was an exemplary student and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1972 as the Valedictorian of her class. Shaun was a member of the Debate Club, Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper, and a participant in Girls State, the Student Council, and other activities.

Initially, Shaun attended Smith College in Northampton, MA, and then transferred to Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME, where she graduated in 1975. Importantly, Shaun was a member of the first graduating class of women to attend Bowdoin. Shaun went on to receive an M.B.A. at the New York University Stern School of Business.

Shaun began her career as a Bond Rating Analyst at Standard & Poors. She continued her career at Lehman Brothers where she worked, first, in Commercial Paper & Fixed Income Research, and later, as Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations. Shaun was well respected by colleagues, senior leaders, and the buy and sell-side investment communities.

Socially, Shaun was extraordinarily caring and kind to family and friends, and through her intellect and generous spirit, inspired many people to achieve their full potential. Additionally, Shaun knew how to have fun. She relished food and wine, theater and film, fashion, opera and all music, dance, literature, travel, museums, art, and she was quick to invite her friends to attend many related events with her. Shaun loved her family and friends, and her family and friends ADORED Shaun.

A funeral service will be held at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola (980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028) on March 1st at 1:30 PM. A livestream link will be available on the church's website (Ignatius.nyc). Shaun’s friend, Father Jack Hanwell, S.J., will officiate the ceremony. Prior to the funeral, visitation will take place at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home (1076 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10028) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All are welcome to attend both events.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Shaun’s honor to the YWCA of the City of New York or the Food Bank for New York City.

Shaun is survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, Ray Harris; her siblings – Pat Butler, Kathy Butler, and Mary Lou Harris; and many family members and friends. Shaun will be missed by all.