Kenneth (Butch) Every passed away peacefully, after a brief illness on April 27, 2024 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born March 2, 1947 in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Garzone Every.

He was a graduate of Chatham High School and excelled in basketball there. He went on to participate in many of the area sports leagues: County Men's Softball, golf and bowling. Butch spent many fun times with his family and good friends, playing cards and watching sports. In his later years, he especially enjoyed reminiscing with his buddies on his front porch, enjoying a cold beer.

He is survived by his sister Joanne Every Dixon, his nieces Shari Franks and Kelly (Nick) Baccaro, his nephews Kevin Dixon, Ron (Sandi) Dixon and Corey (Jodi Munson) Dixon and several grand nephews, nieces and cousins.

There will be no calling hours, a memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 11am to noon at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff at Columbia Memorial Hospital and St. Peter's Hospital for their kind and attentive care. Contributions in Butch's name may be made to the Morris Memorial Association. Condolences can be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.