DEXTER - Carole A. Shelton, 54, died July 2, 2013 at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital.

She was born February 16, 1959 in Dexter, a daughter of Edward and Geneva (Nadeau) Lafountain. Carole graduated from Dexter Regional High School, Class of 1977.

She worked in California as a cook at several restaurants for nearly 20 years, before returning to Dexter 14 years ago. She was a member of the Humane Society.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a loving partner, Lloyd Burnham, Sr. of Dexter; a step-daughter, Jenna and husband Nick Lucchesi of California; 2 sisters, Mary and husband Karl Jordan of Ontario, and Maureen and husband Brad Greeley of NH; her best friend, Sunny (Austin) Robbins of Dexter; several nieces and nephews; and her extended family.

She was predeceased by her father Freddie, and brother Alan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 A.M. Wednesday, July 10th at St. Anne's Church, Dexter, with the Rev. Fr. Paul Murray officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter.

Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bangor Humane Society, 693B Mt. Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401.