John Alan Butman (JB), 69, died peacefully and surrounded by family on July 28, 2021, after a long battle with dementia.

John was born in Rockland, Maine, August 29, 1951. He was the youngest of five children born to William G Butman, Sr., and Crystal Faye Shorey.

John graduated in 1969 from Rockland High School. After graduating he was drafted to serve in the United States Army 1971-1973.

After the service, John and Pamela made their home next door to his parents on Spruce Head Island. John had strong work ethics, he would go lobstering in the day and work for Marine Colloids at night.

John became a self-employed contractor in 1984 as Butman Construction; he worked for Boggs Homes for many years. John also worked for Lyman Morse Boat building. Before retiring, he worked as a maintenance man at Knox Center.

John's hobbies were lawn sales, hunting, raising bantam chickens for bird shows, collecting old tools, marbles and other collectibles. He got a lot of joy making bird houses for people and walking canes for veterans. He also enjoyed making half hulls and restoring old boats.

John's relaxation was hooking up his 1963 Bambi Air stream and traveling Maine with Wifey. His favorite places to go were Down East, Campobello and Treat's Island, Lubec, The Forks and Moosehead.

The one thing JB will be remembered for his humor and storytelling. He never forgot a joke and had the best sayings.

In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his sister Barbara Wasgatt.

John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pamela Donahue Butman; two sons Jason Butman, of Rockland, and Adam Butman and his wife, Lynn, of South Thomaston; daughter Katelyn Ames and her husband, Weston D. Ames, of St. George; brother William Butman and his wife, Joanne, of Acton, Massachusetts; two sisters, Cynthia Peters and her husband, Jim, of Ashville, Ohio; and Sally Gilbert and her husband, Bud, of Lincolnville; granddaughters Julie Butman, and Olivia Butman, grandsons Hewett Butman, and Jacob Butman and his fiancee Ashley Thompson, great-grandchildren Jude Alan Butman, and Caroline Lyons. Also, his lifelong friend Charlie McClure (Chummy), who visited JB every day, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends.

John was a good man and we were blessed to have him in our lives. I know John would like everyone to know that “It's All Good In The Hood”.

Please join us to celebrate John's life with remembrance and laughter on Sunday August 8, 2021 at 1 p.m. in Grammy's Park on Waterman's Beach Road, South Thomaston, Maine.

If you wish to make a contribution in honor of John, donate to Cure Alzheimer's Fund, 34 Washington St. Suite 310, Wellesly Hills, MA 02481 or Pope Memorial Humane Society, 25 Buttermilk Lane, So Thomaston Maine 04861

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at directcremationofmaine.com