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Foster Fields Obituary
FIELDS, FOSTER E., 84, - of Mays Landing, passed away on August 31, 2008. He was born August 4, 1924 to Foster and Blanche Fields in Chester, PA. He attended schools in Wilmington, DE and joined the Navy after high school. Foster was a decorated (Purple Heart) veteran who served in the Pacific in World War II. He lived most of his life in the Atlantic City Area because of his love of the ocean and was a member of the Laborer's Union Local 415. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mary E. Fields; a son Glenn Fields; and a daughter Diane F. Hicks (Eric) both from Windsor, CT; a brother Walter D. Fields (Mary) and a sister Mildred A. Campbell both of Wilmington, DE; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a special Godson Pierce Smith, and a host of loving family and friends. Services are private. Info and condolences: www.boakesfuneralhome.com
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Lisa Mitchell
September 4, 2008
Grandpop Eddie @->--
After hearing the news that you left to rest... I immediately remembered the summers I spent in Atlantic City with you and Mary. Those times meant so much. It seems like yesterday when you walked me to the Board Walk to call Mommy. I see your smile and will always remember your laugh and a "little" pinch on the arm, your "match book" car collection and my Buster Brown shoes you bought me. One legacy you left for all of us to enjoy is the love for the ocean...it never ends and neither will our memories. Love you and miss you so very much.
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Lisa, Janai, Jamal, Jalen, Jai and Jurnee
Glenn Fields
September 3, 2008
Dad,
Most of who I am is because of you. Through you I saw another world and met friends in Atlantic City. The exposure to things that I received from you help round out my personality of greeting people and treating the other guy with respect. You always had a 'How are you' whenever you encounter a stranger on the street and guess what so do I. You were tougher than me but I believe a lot of you is in my son because he too is tougher than me. I will cherish the good times and love the water as you do. One day I will see you somewhere near the water.
Love you
Glenn
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