James “Butch” Fredette, age 81 of Taunton passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.
He was the husband of the late Debra (Berube) Fredette. Butch grew up in Rehoboth and was the son of the late Victor and Patricia (Crafford) Fredette. He attended Rehoboth Schools, and was a graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School.
Butch served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1966, and continued in the Reserves from 1966 to 1970.
Butch was a long time employee of J.P. Noonan Transportation, West Bridgewater, MA for over 35 years as a fuel truck driver which wasn’t just a job, but was his passion. He was a volunteer Fire fighter for the Town of Rehoboth.
He is survived by his sons Brian (Jamie) Fredette and Kevin (Cari) Fredette, sisters Joanne (Carl) Hanson, Kathryn (David deceased) Cassidy, Denise (Dennis) DeSilva, granddaughter Dr. Kiana Fredette and grandson Kyle Fredette. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Also surviving are his deceased wife Debbie’s children Kara (Greg) Mello, John O’Connell, Jill O’Connell, and their children Carly, Mary Kate Mello, Kayla Kent, Aidan O’Connell, Elizabeth O’Connell, Kimberly O’Connell.
In addition to his parents, and wife Debbie, Butch was predeceased by his brother Peter Fredette.
