LINCOLN – Shirley Annabel (Tripp) Butterfield, 76, wife of the late Rodney H. Butterfield, passed away Aug. 30, 2007, shortly before midnight, surrounded by her family at a Lincoln hospital. 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 certified nurse’s aide for many years, and was very proud of her work. She was a very spiritual 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 fiancee, 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, N.H.; 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 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Lincoln Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Young officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Lincoln United Methodist Church, care of Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. For an online register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com
SHIRLEY ANNABEL (TRIPP) BUTTERFIELD
