Arnold "Butch" Studley

Arnold A. “Butch” Studley of Whitman passed away November 10, 2009 in his home in Whitman surrounded by family and friends, this was one of Butch’s last wishes and it was fulfilled. He was 56 years old, born and raised in the South Shore. Butch served in the Army for 10 years. He was also a loving coach for several years with the Blackhawks a pop warner football team that went undefeated. Butch also enjoyed and loved his many years leading a fishing tournament at D.W. Fields in Brockton, where he taught many children how to fish. Butch had many hobbies, but fishing and making fishing rods, which many still have until this day, was his favorite. With all his hobbies his greatest love of all was for his children and grandchildren, many tears will fall. Butch had a wonderful smile, which was enhanced when speaking of his grandchildren. He was Uncle Boo to many nieces and nephews, and others that loved him deeply. Many loved him, so many hearts will grieve, so many more words that need to be spoken, so many hearts now to be broken.

Son of the late Arnold R Studley and Josephine (Van Aken) Studley. He is survived by his children Arnold “Butch” Studley, Jr. and his wife Stephanie of Whitman, Shannon “Mike” Studley and his girlfriend Felicia Lindsey of Rockland, Shanna Studley Stewart and her husband Brian of NH. Michael Drake of FL loving brother of Butch’s children and had a special bond with Butch. Loving grandfather of Meleah, Emma, Seirra, Ella, Noah, and Addison. They adored and loved him so much. Brother of Ellen Stein of CT, and the late Franny Studley Mascioli. Also survived by his ex wife Debra Studley, but a loving friend that stayed by his side until the end, she will forever love him. Loving and devoted cousin and friend Diana Natale. Butch you will be greatly missed and you are so loved, you were taken so quickly no time to say good-bye, only time to cry. Forever you will remain in our hearts, with all our love from all your family and friends.

Visiting hours in the MacKinnon Funeral Home 760 Washington St., WHITMAN on Thurs. Nov. 19 ^th 4-8 pm.

Funeral Mass will be on Friday Nov. 20 ^th in St. Joseph Church in Holbrook at 9 am. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Studley Family Memorial Fund C/O Mutual Bank, P.O. Box 150, Whitman, MA 02382.