Obituary of Paul Butler Kerr

Paul Butler Kerr, 95, of Five Mile River Road, Putnam, CT died unexpectedly Saturday morning at the UMASS Medical Center, Worcester, MA. He was the beloved husband of Jean (MacDonald) Kerr. Paul served with the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He retired from Hale Manufacturing in1985 as an accountant. An avid golfer, he became a member of the Quinnatisset Country Club in 1967 and served as past Treasurer. Paul enjoyed caring for his yard and his gardens. Paul will be remembered for the great love he had for his family. He leaves in addition to his wife Jean, his children, Karleen Gedney and her husband Charles, Robert Kerr and his wife Linda all of Moosup; William H. Ross and his wife Rose of Southington; David A. Ross of Putnam, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his step-son Robert Ross in 2002 and his sister Barbara Calder. The Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. Calling Hours will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Day Kimball Hospital Cardiac Rehab, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Burial will be private. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com