CHESTERVILLE – Dennis S. Butterfield, 80, of Chesterville, passed away on Feb. 12, 2020, at the Hospice House in Auburn, after a long courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Dennis was born on Dec. 2, 1939, to Dana and Iva (Clements) Butterfield. He married Barbara Clough on Jan. 6, 1962. Dennis was a farmer, logger, and truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed studying family genealogy and town history, as he spent most of his life in Chesterville. After retirement, he enjoyed driving his Allis Chalmers tractors, listening to old country and western music, and driving the back roads with his favorite dog and buddy Chalmers.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Butterfield; son, James Butterfield and wife Andrea; daughter, Denise Butterfield; son, Jeremy Butterfield and partner Jess; grandchildren, Carrie Jenness and husband Tyler, Angela Jackson and husband Zack, Chris Butterfield and wife Lorrin, Kyle McLean and partner Jessica, and Ryan McLean; two great grandchildren, Henry and 2 day old Ella Rose Butterfield; siblings, Anita Allen, Mike Butterfield and wife Carol; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; daughter Angela Butterfield; sister, Debra Lake; and brother in-law, Clyde Allen.
The family would like to thank Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dennis’s memory to the Chesterville Heritage Society, c/o Cynthia Whittier, 180 Stinchfield Hill Road, Chesterville, ME 04938.
There will be no funeral at Dennis’s request. There will be a graveside service in the spring for family and friends. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Barbara and family, sorry to see that Dennis has past. He was a good man and will be missed by all that knew him. He is now free of pain . Rest in Peace Dennis.
My condolences to Dennis’s family.
So very sorry for your loss.
May Dennis rest in peace.
Prayers to the family.
Barbara, so sorry to hear of of my good neighbor, Dennis, having passed. My best to you and the family and the strength to get through these days ahead. Bob M.
So sorry for the whole family thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Dear Barb and family, please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss of Dennis. May he rest in peace.
Tyler, Carrie Jenness and family
Sorry for your loss. May you be comforted knowing he is no longer in pain and that you will see him again.
So sorry for the loss of Dennis! Prayers and thoughts are with you all
My thoughts are with Dennis and his family as I read this. He was such a kind man. I enjoyed his coffee breaks at the Corner Store, getting his slim-jims for the friend in the truck and him getting a few candies hidden inside his pocket. From helping him pump gas to taking about Chesterville and all the people who have lived in this town. A sad loss for Chesterville, but knowing Dennis is at peace now and without pain. My prayers to you all.
Barb and family. Prayers for you all. The hill will never be the same without Dennis. I’m sure there will be many people that will miss him. I’m thankful he is no longer in pain. Love to you all❤️
Truly a great man that was my honor and privilege to know…. He was a fixture in “the hill” for my entire life…. I aspire to good greatness for life and family
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire Butterfield family
rip dennis
Chesterville hill will never be the same with uncle Dennis not there. I sure will miss him.
Dennis was one of very first people I met when I came to Chesterville many years ago. I did business with him and found him to be reliable and honest. I always enjoyed conversations with him especially when he talked about Chesterville. He loved Chesterville and he was good man. My condolences to his family.
My condolences to the entire Butterfield family. Sorry for your loss.. Dennis was a good man and a great neighbor.. Barbara I’m thinking of you at this diffcult time..
Our deepest condolences to the Butterfield family. Sending our prayers to you all at this difficult time.
May your family remain strong together as you share in the journey of finding peace after this difficult loss.
We are just a phone call away
Big hugs