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Howard "Butch" Douglas Lovering, Jr.
July 28th, 1942 - November 14th, 2025
Howard Douglas “Butch” Lovering, 83, of The Villages, FL, passed away on November 14, 2025. Butch was born on July 28,1942, in Arlington, MA, to Howard and Irene (King) Lovering.
He graduated from Arlington High School in 1960 and then attended Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH. He graduated from Norwich University in Northfield, VT, in 1966 and received his Master’s degree in 1976 from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH.
Butch proudly served in the US Army, earning two Bronze Stars with Valor along with other honors during his tour in Vietnam.
Butch’s career as an educator, vice principal (in charge of vice, as he said), and coach in Massachusetts and Vermont spanned a period of 34 years, retiring in 2001.His passion was coaching ice hockey and football during his career in Vermont and was most proud of his championship wins over the years.
He spent the last 22 years living in The Villages, FL, practicing and hoping to perfect his game of golf.
He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Clarence Lovering.
Butch is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy Whittemore Lovering, daughter, Kristen Chisholm(James), son, Michael(Erin), sister, Nancy Johnston(Bill), grandchildren, Colin Spaulding (Misty), Camden Spaulding(Michaela), Kayla, Duncan, and Roderick Chisholm, Molly, Mia, and Maggie Lovering, and two great-grandchildren, Brantley and Maverick Spaulding.
A burial ceremony will be held at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL, on December 11, 2025 at 1pm. A celebration of life is planned for this coming summer.Arrangements are by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home in The Villages.Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Alzheimer’s Association, Norwich University, or a charity of one’s choice.
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Rooted in a legacy of trust and compassion since 1885, Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services has been a beacon of support for Marion County. In our quest to honor life’s profound journeys, we present the Buffalo Ridge Life Event Center—a sanctuary nestled within “Florida’s friendliest hometown,” designed to celebrate and memorialize the unique stories of loved ones. This center, a labor of love years in the making, extends our renowned funeral and burial services by offering a space where memories can be cherished and legacies honored. Our Life Event Center is more than a venue; it's a canvas for your most treasured celebrations. From the finery of our event planning, catering, and floral artistry to the sophistication of our themed displays and cutting-edge audio-visual systems, we've tailored an environment that anticipates every detail....
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