Fairfield-Vivian R. Field, 99, of Fairfield died Tuesday February 19,2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in the family home in Bryant Pond on August 4, 1919 a daughter of the late Frederick and Delia (Berryment) Noyes. She was educated in Bryant Pond and graduated from Woodstock High School in 1937. She then went on to study at The Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary, in their Nursing Program in Portland.
Vivian married Clinton E. Field on March 15, 1941, and settled in Oxford to raise their three children. They spent 46 wonderful years together until he passed in 1987. They loved to travel, especially to New York, Georgia and throughout New England camping at different locations. Fairfield-Vivian R. Field, 99, of Fairfield died Tuesday February 19,2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in the family home in Bryant Pond on August 4, 1919 a daughter of the late Frederick and Delia (Berryment) Noyes. She was educated in Bryant Pond and graduated from Woodstock High School in 1937. She then went on to study at The Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary, in their Nursing Program in Portland.
Vivian Married Clinton E. Field on March 15, 1941, and they settled in Oxford to raise their three children. They spent 46 wonderful years together until he passed in 1987. They loved to travel, especially to New York, Georgia and throughout New England camping at different locations. Vivian worked in Woolen Mills as a spooler, starting in Robinson Mill in Oxford, and then went to work at mills in Old Town, and Clinton where she retired in her early 60’s.
Vivian was a Girl Scout Leader and a 4-H Leader, in her younger years. She was an avid knitter, making many sweaters, hats, scarfs, and Afghans for family and friends. She also was an avid reader and enjoyed her daily crossword puzzles. She was also an avid Red Sox fan. Vivian was awarded The Boston Post Cane in 2017, this strategic award is presented to the eldest resident in Fairfield.
She is survived by her three children Coral Murphy of Poland, Cecilia (Will) Guertin of Fairfield and Clinton (Lisa) Field Jr. of Florida, six grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son in law Donald Murphy Sr., a brother Frederick Noyes and a sister Mildred York.
The family would like to thank Maine General Hospital Hospice Care, especially Norma Wilson and volunteer Beth Haluszka, also Mainely Elders and special caregiver Veronica Overlock for the exceptional care given to our mother in her last days. Those wishing to make memorial donation in her memory may do so to The American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 or The Maine General Homecare & Hospice 10 Water St Waterville, ME 04901.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Pinegrove Cemetery in Poland. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Vivian’s life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com
Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545.
