Shirley Annabel Butterfield

LINCOLN - Shirley Annabel (Tripp) Butterfield, 76, wife of the late Rodney H. Butterfield, passed away at a Lincoln hospital, Aug 30, 2007, shortly before midnight, surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Burlington, the daughter of Norman W. And Annie (Sibley) Tripp. Shirley’s life was her family and friends. She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to cook and had a knack for making everyone feel welcome in her home. She was a CNA for many years, and was very proud of her work. She was a very spritual person and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Lincoln.

She is survived by four children, Carol (Butterfield) and her husband, Henry Przelomski of Florida, Dawna (Butterfield) and her husband, Melvin Voisine, David Butterfield and his fiancé, Norma Polk and Lisa Butterfield all of Lincoln; three grandchildren, Alan Przelomski and his wife, Shannon of Florida, Emily (Voisine) and her husband, Derek Rideout of East Winn, Cory Voisine and his wife Terin of Weare, NH; four great-grandchildren, Austin and Lynzi Rideout of East Winn, Ryan and Mia Przelomski of Florida, with a fifth great-grandchild (Voisine) due in late spring; three sisters, Phyllis Blood and her husband, George of Lincoln, Norma Colby and her husband, John of Mattawamkeag and Marilyn Dennis of Bangor; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband of 48 years, and her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Marcena Tripp and Eldon "Buddy" Tripp.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, at the Lincoln Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Young officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Lincoln United Methodist Church, c/o Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.