William Wionsor “Butch” Graves
TEMPLE – William W. “Butch” Graves peacefully departed this world on May 11, 2025. “Butch” was born on April 21, 1938, in Weston, Massachusetts, the son to Gilbert and Ida (Warr) Graves. He was a true lover of nature, wholeheartedly embracing his father’s and grandfather’s dream of living an authentic life on their cherished family property at Spruce Lodge on Day Mountain Road in Temple, Maine.A private Celebration of Life will be held for family members. For the full obituary write up, please see http://www.dsfuneral.com , here, memories, photos and condolences may also be shared. Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.In honor of Butch’s enduring love for his many Britney dogs, the family kindly requests that any donations be made to the Britney Rescue Foundation.
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