Isaac Alanson Butterfield died at his home in this Village, Saturday afternoon at the age of nearly 80 years. Had he lived till today he would have completed the full four score years. He had been in quite feeble health for over a year and for several weeks had been confined to his home. The end came quietly at last.
Mr. Butterfield was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Butterfield, and he was one of a family of three. He was born in Tyngsboro, Mass., December 11,1823. In 1840 his parents moved to Derry and lived for some time on the place afterwards owned by N.H. Brown. They then moved to the William Palmer place, now occupied by Charles Sprague,and over 40 years ago he moved to the place where he died.
Mr. Butterfield is survived by one sister, Miss Jane Butterfield, who has tenderly cared for her brother during his last long illness. The sister and brother had lived together for many years and had carefully looked after each other's interests. A brother George died at his home in Tyngsboro, Mass., last spring. The latter's widow is now passing a few weeks with Miss Butterfield.
"Doctor" Butterfield, as he was familiarly called, was widely known. His father was a veterinary of accredited skill, and the son followed in his father's ways. Not only in this town but in all the surrounding towns has Dr. Butterfield been called to administer to sick horses and cattle.
Among his wide circle of friends he will be missed. Many stories of his early life and experiences has been told to listening groups as he came across them in his daily rounds. He helped build the railroad from Lowell (MA) to Boston (MA) when General Jackson visited that city many years ago.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the home and was largely attended. The services were conducted by the Rev. C. L. Merriam,and interment was in the family lot in East Derry.
Source: newspaper obituary (no name or date) found in an old scrapbook.
Mr. Butterfield was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Butterfield, and he was one of a family of three. He was born in Tyngsboro, Mass., December 11,1823. In 1840 his parents moved to Derry and lived for some time on the place afterwards owned by N.H. Brown. They then moved to the William Palmer place, now occupied by Charles Sprague,and over 40 years ago he moved to the place where he died.
Mr. Butterfield is survived by one sister, Miss Jane Butterfield, who has tenderly cared for her brother during his last long illness. The sister and brother had lived together for many years and had carefully looked after each other's interests. A brother George died at his home in Tyngsboro, Mass., last spring. The latter's widow is now passing a few weeks with Miss Butterfield.
"Doctor" Butterfield, as he was familiarly called, was widely known. His father was a veterinary of accredited skill, and the son followed in his father's ways. Not only in this town but in all the surrounding towns has Dr. Butterfield been called to administer to sick horses and cattle.
Among his wide circle of friends he will be missed. Many stories of his early life and experiences has been told to listening groups as he came across them in his daily rounds. He helped build the railroad from Lowell (MA) to Boston (MA) when General Jackson visited that city many years ago.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the home and was largely attended. The services were conducted by the Rev. C. L. Merriam,and interment was in the family lot in East Derry.
Source: newspaper obituary (no name or date) found in an old scrapbook.
Isaac Alanson Butterfield died at his home in this Village, Saturday afternoon at the age of nearly 80 years. Had he lived till today he would have completed the full four score years. He had been in quite feeble health for over a year and for several weeks had been confined to his home. The end came quietly at last.
Mr. Butterfield was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Butterfield, and he was one of a family of three. He was born in Tyngsboro, Mass., December 11,1823. In 1840 his parents moved to Derry and lived for some time on the place afterwards owned by N.H. Brown. They then moved to the William Palmer place, now occupied by Charles Sprague,and over 40 years ago he moved to the place where he died.
Mr. Butterfield is survived by one sister, Miss Jane Butterfield, who has tenderly cared for her brother during his last long illness. The sister and brother had lived together for many years and had carefully looked after each other's interests. A brother George died at his home in Tyngsboro, Mass., last spring. The latter's widow is now passing a few weeks with Miss Butterfield.
"Doctor" Butterfield, as he was familiarly called, was widely known. His father was a veterinary of accredited skill, and the son followed in his father's ways. Not only in this town but in all the surrounding towns has Dr. Butterfield been called to administer to sick horses and cattle.
Among his wide circle of friends he will be missed. Many stories of his early life and experiences has been told to listening groups as he came across them in his daily rounds. He helped build the railroad from Lowell (MA) to Boston (MA) when General Jackson visited that city many years ago.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the home and was largely attended. The services were conducted by the Rev. C. L. Merriam,and interment was in the family lot in East Derry.
Source: newspaper obituary (no name or date) found in an old scrapbook.
Mr. Butterfield was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Butterfield, and he was one of a family of three. He was born in Tyngsboro, Mass., December 11,1823. In 1840 his parents moved to Derry and lived for some time on the place afterwards owned by N.H. Brown. They then moved to the William Palmer place, now occupied by Charles Sprague,and over 40 years ago he moved to the place where he died.
Mr. Butterfield is survived by one sister, Miss Jane Butterfield, who has tenderly cared for her brother during his last long illness. The sister and brother had lived together for many years and had carefully looked after each other's interests. A brother George died at his home in Tyngsboro, Mass., last spring. The latter's widow is now passing a few weeks with Miss Butterfield.
"Doctor" Butterfield, as he was familiarly called, was widely known. His father was a veterinary of accredited skill, and the son followed in his father's ways. Not only in this town but in all the surrounding towns has Dr. Butterfield been called to administer to sick horses and cattle.
Among his wide circle of friends he will be missed. Many stories of his early life and experiences has been told to listening groups as he came across them in his daily rounds. He helped build the railroad from Lowell (MA) to Boston (MA) when General Jackson visited that city many years ago.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the home and was largely attended. The services were conducted by the Rev. C. L. Merriam,and interment was in the family lot in East Derry.
Source: newspaper obituary (no name or date) found in an old scrapbook.
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