Sandra H. Butler passed away on August 11, 2026 of a heart attack. She was born January 1, 1941 in Hanover, NH. Her parents were James L. Hayes and Grace Bullard Hayes. The family resided in Stratford, VT until 1958.

The family then moved to Barton, VT and she attended the eighth grade and freshman year at Barton Graded School. Her parents moved again and she wished to finish her education at Barton Academy. She stayed in Barton and became part of the Potter-Hobbs family. She worked while in high school at the Blue Grill Restaurant.

She graduated from Barton Academy in the class of 1963.

On September 29, 1963 she married Willis (Bill) Butler. Sandy became a homemaker, raised two children and volunteered for many community and church events.  After her children were raised she held several part-time jobs, including the Franklyn Store, Home Health aide and the C & C Market.

She is survived by her husband, Bill, her daughter Sarah Butler Collins, son Bernie Butler, three grandchildren, members of the Hobbs family, her childhood and beyond friend Marjorie Perkins Lowery of Barre, VT and her beloved dog Remi.

She was predeceased by her parents, a brother, a sister, her beloved mother-in-law Shirley Butler, her father-in-law Bernard Butler, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 243 Woods Farm Road, Newport, Vermont  05855. Online condolences are welcomed at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation service, locally family owned and operated.