Betsy Ellen Butts

Betsy Ellen (Hubley) Butts, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Care Dimensions Hospice Home in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 24, 1960, she is the daughter of Russell and Margaret (Eccher) Hubley. Betsy was raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, where she graduated from Longmeadow High School with the Class of 1978. Following graduation she continued her education at Bay Path College, earning an associate's degree in 1980.

Betsy married her beloved husband, Thomas W. Butts, on November 24, 1984, in her hometown of Longmeadow. The couple made their first home together in Boston and went to live in Baltimore, MD and Atlanta, Georgia, before settling in Walpole, Massachusetts in 1992. As Betsy welcomed her three children, she took on the role of a homemaker, raising and caring for her young family. While home base was in Walpole, Betsy and her family spent eighteen months abroad, living in Paris, France, enjoying all the French culture had to offer. Betsy and Tom ended up moving to Naples, Florida, becoming full time residents in 2014.

Throughout her life, Betsy loved all sports and spending time with her friends and family skiing in Vermont. Back at home, Betsy loved being in her kitchen, preparing various recipes that she found while watching the Food Channel. More than anything, Betsy loved being surrounded by her family, treasuring every minute she spent with those she loved. She was delighted at the birth of her grandchildren and was thrilled to claim the title of “Noni” to her four grandchildren.

Beloved wife of Thomas W. Butts.

Loving mother of Jeff Butts and his wife Caroline of Franklin, Katherine Barnes and her husband Justin of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Davis Butts of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Cherished grandmother of Forrest Barnes, Willow Barnes, Isla Butts, and Owen Butts.

Devoted daughter of Russell Hubley, Jr. and Margaret (Eccher) Hubley of Longmeadow.

Sister of Cindy Galuska and her husband David of Longmeadow, Beverly Melchiorri and her husband Mike of Natick, and Russell Hubley, III and his wife Jacqui of Ellington, Connecticut.

At the request of Betsy's family, all immediate funeral services will be held privately. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date, to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Betsy's name may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or by visiting https://t2t.org

Arrangements by James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, Walpole.