THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

COMRADE BILL FIELD

FIELD, Capt. (Ret'd) William Francis "Bill" - 67, Aylesford, Kings Co. It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Bill on Friday, November 2, 2007, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton, after a short battle with lymphoma. Born in Halifax, he was the son of Marion Field, Musquodoboit Harbour, and the late William Field Sr. Bill joined the RCAF in February, 1958. He achieved the rank of warrant officer and in 1981 he was selected to be commissioned from the ranks and then achieved the rank of captain. During his career he was stationed at CFB Trenton, Greenwood, Baden, Germany, Borden, Chatham and Halifax. Bill was dedicated to the military and he and his family enjoyed the military life immensely. He retired in June, 1988. After his retirement, he worked as a quality assurance engineer at Garrett Canada in Rexdale, Ont., as well as IMP Group in Amherst. He again retired in 1998 and moved to the valley to play golf. Bill was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 98, Kingston, and was a member of Markland Lodge No. 99, A.F. & A.M., Kingston, where he served as Worshipful Master, under the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, from December, 2004 until March, 2006. He was also a member of Mayflower Chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, Kingston and Annaval Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star, Middleton. Bill was an adherent of Aylesford United Church. Bill's family always came first but next was his passion for golf. He also enjoyed his time spent playing pool with his friends on Mondays at the Legion. Bill was also a great supporter of the Red Hat Valley Bloomers. He was often referred to as Pierre La Rouge. Bill will always be remembered for his sense of humour which he managed to retain through to the end of his illness. Left to mourn his passing is his loving wife of 48 years, Lois (Daye) Field; his devoted sons, Terry and his wife Donna Field, Belleville, Ont.; David Field and his companion Hannah of Seoul, South Korea; his much loved grandson, Christopher; granddaughters, Jennifer and Dannielle; his mother, Marion Field, The Birches, Musquodoboit Harbour; sister, Joan Smith and her fiancé Loyd Murray, New Glasgow. He will be lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerry and Valerie Daye, Paul and Verna Daye, Byron and Vicki Daye; his nieces, nephews and cousins. Last but not least, his best friend and companion, Riley, who kept faithful diligence to his master while he was ill at home. Bill was predeceased by his dad, William Field Sr.; nieces, Diane (Smith) Nickerson, Tina Daye. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Masonic service and funeral service for Bill will take place 2 p.m. Monday, November 5, in Aylesford United Church, 2414 Highway 1, Aylesford, Pastor Kay Dean D.M. officiating, with a reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Kingston Health Auxiliary or any charity. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, NS B0P 1E0 (902-538-9900). Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

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