There are so many things that we don't understand on this side of the veil, but we can take comfort in knowing that God weeps with us over our loss of Bob and shares in our suffering. For believers, we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, therefore, I believe that Bob has never been more alive than he is face to face with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Though we will forever miss everything about him, we will carry his memory in our hearts knowing that one day we will be with him again along with all of the loved ones who have gone before us. What a joyous reunion it will be! For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. That whosoever believes in Him shall not die, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Carol, Diane, and Cheryl, please know that you are held in love and prayer.

There will come a day when the tears of sorrow will softly flow into tears of remembrance.... and your heart will begin to heal itself... and grieving will be interrupted by episodes of joy and you will hear whispers of hope. There will come a day when you will welcome the tears of remembrance.... as a sun- shower of the soul... a turning of the tide.. a promise of peace. There will came a day when you will risk loving go on believing and treasure the tears of remembrance! My Thoughts and prayers Love and strength are with you Aunt Carol, Cheryl, Diane and family Uncle Bob you will always be in my heart!!! With Much Love Nancy

We have all lost a great Father, brother, grandfather, and the best husband and friend anyone could ever ask for. I will miss Bob. It is such a loss to this world not having him in it. It was an honor having him call us friend. I feel your loss. Carol I will always be here for you. You all have my prayers and are in my heart.

Words can't express the loss of a true friend. Your smile and company will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.

So sorry to learn of this loss to the family. My prayers are with Carol and the family. Jim Duffy Ashland, MA

was done extremely well. thank you for writing this. could not have done better my self. it was done superbly. thank you for writing this super story. see you later on. unfortunately a very sad day. we are on crying our eyes out. thank you nancy, that was done superbly, i loved it. and you. catch you later on. 143 Cheryl

I served with Mr. Buotte at Station Point Allerton. He was an outstanding leader. I learned a lot from him that helped me both in my military and civilian careers.

Life is made of memories so life does not end. Bob's sprit and memories of him will never go away for his family and friends. We say "see you later," not good bye. Carol, I can't help but remember you and Bob on your honeymoon, you stopped to visit Jim and I in Westfield on July 20th. Jay was born the 21st. Those Buotte boys used to keep the Coast Guard hopping in the early days with three of them in the same district. My picture of Bob is him eating dinner in West Peru after spending the day at the Elk's Lodge in Rumford. My blessings to all of the family. Sincerely. Janie and Craig

Dear Carol,Cheryl,Diane and family. We are so very sorry about Bob's passing. He was a special person for sure. S orry we can't be with all of you in person but our thoughts & prayers are with you.

A true friend, brother Mason, great Patriot and fellow Coastie. Bob and I were friends for many years going back to our days together on the USCGC Boutwell. He was a mentor and the truest friend one could ever have. I owe him much for my success in the Coast Guard. My prayers are certainly with his family. I will forever remember his words to me shortly before his passing.

thank you for writing that Nancy, it was fabulous. thank you if he could have read that he would have been very happy. he loved you a lot also. your such a great cousin. gotta go now take care a yourself. 143 Cheryl

Chief Buotte selected me to serve with the USCG Base Boston Security, in April, 1973. Chief could see more in me than I could see in myself. Chief arranged for several of us to train at the U.S. Air Force Security Police Specialist School. Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas. Well because of Chiefs wisdom, trust, and most important his friendship, I stayed in Law Enforcement. I went on to be a Police Officer, Detective, Patrol Supervisor and on to be Chief of Police in Grantham, N.H. And a graduate of the FBI National Academy, (187th session) Chief and I rebuilt or friendship in the early 1990s and I not only got to thank him for the support in the early years, I got to know him as a friend. How lucky I've been, Two great opportunity’s US Coast Guard and a police career. With loving friendship, from a true shipmate. Thank you Chief!

Hi Carol, I only learned of Bob's passing yesterday in an e-mail from Bob Brady of BK MA I. My wife and I are very sorry to hear this and wish you and your family well. I included the photo above from the 1985 BK Conention. I tossed so many old pictures but keep this one because it always brings a smile to my face. I wish you and your family wll in this tough time, Frank Fallon

ALOHA Carol, I'm Art Garcia, good friend of Bobby's, I want to send my deepest condolences to you and your entire family, I just saw a post on facebook to hear of Bob's passing. You all treated me so nice when I was there for Bobby's wedding, you made me feel like a part of your family... Take care.. Art

Mr. Buotte was my Commanding Officer at Sta. Point Allerton, my mentor. Serving under him was an honor. 1975-77, RIP, Sir

Hello carol, sorry tohear that Mr ( B ) passed the bar He was a great person and friend to me as you are still we will Miss him very much.I can see. Him smiling at us and saying don,t worry we will take care of it. A friend forever george -wendy morrison

I am very sorry to hear about Bob's passing, I have lost a good friend and shipmate, I will greatly miss him.

a true friend for sure , my COAST GUARD mentor , merry Christmas Mr B in heaven and to carol. loved being a friend and co-worker

i miss you soo much daddy. i loved you too. thank you for loving me back. i still miss you so much. i wish we had had more time together, but i was forced to leave early. so i didn't get to say all i wanted to say, like try really hard to stay with us a bit longer, just a little bit longer. it would've worked, i know it would've if you were still hear for at least a little while longer. i miss you so much. 143 Cheb