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Gerald W. “Butch” Carter

Gerald W. “Butch” Carter, 80, of 2 Frew Run, Frewsburg, passed away Friday (March 15, 2019) at his home.

He was born Nov. 13, 1938, in Jamestown, the son of Frances and Rose Blashaw Carter.

Butch had been employed at the former Chautauqua Hardware for over 40 years.

He was a very avid golfer.

Gerald is survived by three children: Jody (Dale) Shely of San Angelo, Texas, Julie (Todd) Fuller of Little Valley, and Jeanne (Mike) Thierfeldt of Kennedy; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three brothers: his twin, Harold “Pee Wee” Carter of Falconer, Jimmy Carter of Kennedy, and Paul Mason of Frewsburg; and two sisters: Dorothy Anderson and Virginia Josephson.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by an infant son; and a brother, John Mason.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019, in the Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg. Pastor Mel McGinnis will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750.

Condolences may be sent to Butch’s family at petersonfh.net.