Rolf G. BOUTILIER

SHIRLEY -- Rolf G. Boutilier, 92, of 25 Hazen Road, died Saturday, July 30, at The Highlands, Fitchburg. He was born in Shirley on June 25, 1913, the son of William and Emma C. (Carlson) Boutilier and was a lifelong Shirley resident.During World War II he served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Boutilier was a farmer for his entire life. He also worked as a caretaker for the Sheedy Family Estate in Groton.He served many years as the Shirley tree warden. He was a 75-year member of the Shirley Grange and the American Legion. He was an avid beekeeper enjoyed collecting honey through the years. He also enjoyed trapping and had belonged to the Trappers Association.Mr. Boutilier is survived by a son, Arthur W. Boutilier of Shirley; a daughter and son-in-law, Helen C. and Charley Gionet of Shirley; a sister, Martha Ranne of Florida; five grandchildren, John Gionet, Kimberly Amico, Gloria Darby, Lori DeBurro and Tim Boutilier; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel (Poore) Boutilier, who died on March 25, 1993. He was the brother of the late Carl Boutilier, Victor Boutilier and Arthur Carlson.BOUTILIER -- On July 30, Rolf G. Boutilier, 92, of Shirley. A private funeral service will be held at the T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Route 2A) Ayer. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, Shirley. There are no calling hours.Published in the Sentinel & Enterprise from 7/31/2005 - 8/2/2005.