Alayne Alma Butterfield

Alayne A. Butterfield was the most kind, considerate, and loving partner, aunt, cousin, and friend anyone could have. Her passing on April 30, 2026 left a deep sadness in all our hearts. Alayne spent 49 years . with her dear friend Lynn. Alayne retired from Monterey County Sheriffs Office after 34 years of service. Deputy Butterfield honorably served the Monterey County Sheriffs Office from December 12, 1964, until her retirement on November 16, 1998. She began her career as a secretary and later made history as one of the first female sworn-deputy sheriffs for Monterey County. Known affectionately as Butter, Alayne and Lynn shared many great memories traveling to spring training in Arizona as well as taking relaxing trips to Lake Tahoe. Alayne and Lynn visited many family and friends throughout the years. Alayne had the best humor of anyone we knew. She loved all kinds of sports and was a very good softball player. She loved golf and played it so well. She played at many courses in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Many wonderful stories of Alayne are known to her family, and friends. She loved her Starbucks coffee, and her desserts, especially ice cream! She loved the outdoors and walking the trails in her area. Alayne loved her garden and her song birds that would come to her, as she fed them each day. Alayne was one of a kind. She had a big heart and loved all of us dearly. She was savvy about all subjects and easy to talk to. Her giggle was contagious, her smile brought a smile to our faces. Alayne was loved by many. Her passing is a great loss for us, but to never have had her in our lives would have been a greater loss.

Deputy Butterfield honorably served the Monterey County Sheriff's Office from December 12, 1964, until her retirement on November 16, 1998. She began her career as a secretary and later made history as one of the first female sworn-deputy sheriffs for Monterey County. Known affectionately as "Butter," she worked in Print the Corrections Bureau, where she was respected for being tough yet always kind to everyone