Lela M. Field
1920 - 2013
Field, Lela M. – 92, of Parrsboro, and formerly of
Advocate Harbour. It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of our dear
mother who went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the
Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in New Salem, she was a daughter of the
late Charles and Maude (Lunn) Fletcher. She was a faithful and dedicated member
of the Advocate Baptist Church, a life member of the Women’s Missionary Society,
the Emma Dewis Ladies Auxiliary, an Explorer Leader, choir member for fifty
years and a member of Phythian Sisters Lodge. In later years she was a volunteer
at the Bayview Health Centre and Chignecto Manor. She was a caring and loving
person who touched many lives. Her loss will be felt by all who knew her. She
will forever be in our hearts. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Donna
Dunbar, Waverley; Brenda MacDonald (Bud), Langley, BC; step-daughter, Rose
Field, Amherst; step-sons, Brian Field (Sandy), Port Greville; Gerry Field (Jane
Caldwell), West Advocate; grandchildren, Heather Richard, Hammonds Plains;
Trinda, David and Derrick MacDonald, all of Vancouver (Lower Mainland), BC ;
Mike and Derek Field, both of Truro; six great-grandchildren, Janessa,
Stephanie, Brandon, Kaley, Alex, Amy; several nieces and nephews; and her former
husband, Dara Field. She was predeceased by her first husband, Crofton Atkinson;
brothers, Harold, Mort, Carl, Hazen, Percy, Leonard; sisters, Nellie, Emma,
Evelyne and Jean. Visitation 12-2 p.m. on Friday [July 26, 2013] at the Advocate
Baptist Church, where funeral will follow at 2 p.m., Rev. Don Hirtle
officiating. Burial in the Advocate Cemetery. Reception to follow at the
Advocate Fire Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
Kaya’s Kids Mission Project, (c/o Smith’s Funeral Home) which was very dear to
mum’s heart.
