The club have not disclosed the cause of death but the loss comes just 10 months after manager Keith Alexander passed away.
Northampton-born Butcher died at his home in Manchester on Sunday night.
The League Two outfit posted a brief statement on their club website which read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the untimely death of Richard Butcher.
"Richard passed away at his home in Manchester overnight.
"He was an exemplary professional and a thoroughly likeable young man. Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this very difficult time."
Source: PA
Source: PA