Thelma R. (Rodd) Butson, age 97, formerly of 68 Brook Street, Noank, passed away Tuesday at Fairview of Groton.
Mrs. Butson was born in Belmont, MA on December 15, 1908 the daughter of Charles and Mary (MacKenzie) Rodd. Raised in Belmont, she attended local schools.
She was married to Sydney E. Butson in Belmont on June 21, 1930. Mr. Butson died May 9, 1988.
A longtime resident of Noank, she was an active member of Noank Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Chaffet of Guilford, and Jane B. Webster of W. Mystic; a niece, Irma Rodd Krell of Groton; a life-long friend, Emily Michelson of Groton; 5 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Lois Ann Butson and three brothers, Harry Rodd, Frederick Rodd, and Irving Rodd.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at Noank Baptist Church on Saturday at 3pm. Private burial will precede at Noank Valley Cemetery. There are no visiting hours. Please omit flowers and donations may be made to Noank Baptist Church, 18 Cathedral Heights, Noank 06340.
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