Ronald P. Buteau

He was born on October 19, 1941 in Lewiston, Maine to Philibert and Irene Buteau.

He is survived by his wife Catherine Buteau, three daughters Wendy Baker, Cyndi Broxton and Cheri Taylor, and five grandchildren Eric, Ryan and Alex Baker and Kris and Erin Broxton.

He is also survived by his brother Richard Buteau and nephews Steven Buteau, Michael Buteau and niece Stefanie Carson. He was predeceased by his parents Philibert and Irene.

Ron faithfully served his country for 22 years in the US Air Force from 1959-1981, was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the National Security Agency (NSA), also known as “No Such Agency”. After his retirement from the Air Force the family moved to Florida where he worked for Martin Marietta Aerospace (now Lockheed Martin) for 26 years as Chief of Procurement in their Electronics, Missiles and Fire Control Division.

While in the military during his free time he loved playing volleyball and baseball as well as coaching volleyball and softball. After the military he enjoyed playing racquetball, was an avid photographer, world traveler and member/supporter of several veteran’s organizations. One of these closest to his heart was participating in Honor Flights that flew veterans to Washington, DC to visit the many memorials including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He participated in 13 flights, serving as the official photographer.

He was a very dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. He sometimes had a tough, no nonsense outer shell but once you got to know him he shared his warm, kind and gentle side with a splash of mischief we all loved. He was blessed to have enjoyed a long, adventurous life and he will be truly missed.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home located at 90 Weathersfield Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 with public visitation beforehand at 12:00 pm and reception following the service.

Ron earned the prestigious honour of a full Military burial at Arlington National Cemetery which will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Ron’s name to one of the below organizations he supported:

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - www.dav.org

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - www.vfw.org

• Honor Flight Network - www.honorflight.org

• Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Fund - www.vvmf.org

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