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Dale Fifield Obituary
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Linda Fifield; his daughter, Dawn Long and her husband, Michael of Fredericksburg, Va.; his son, Dale Fifield, Jr., and his wife, Deborah of Southington; grandchildren, Emily and Madison Fifield; step-grandchildren, Jessica and Paul Majewicz; sisters, Sharon McMartin and her husband, Nyle of Jesup, Iowa, Janet Benjamin and her husband, Michael of Elizabeth City N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney (Buster) and Elizabeth (Betty) Fifield; sister, Beverly Stockwell; and brother-in-law, Edward Stockwell.
A U.S. Army veteran, Dale retired from the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Youth Services in 1993. He then worked for Hunter's Ambulance Service for 10 years before relocating to Virginia in 2003. Dale loved family and service to the community. A parishioner of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, he volunteered with the food pantry and homeless shelter. A member of the Lake Land Or' community, he served on the building and community relations committees.
A funeral Mass will be held Monday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's at Ladysmith, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Va., Sunday 6 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 6 p.m. In honor of his memory, the family requests donations are made to St. Mary's Church Food Pantry, 10306 Ladysmith Road/P.O. Box 396 Ladysmith, VA 22501. Sign register book online at www.storkefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dale Fifield
December 11, 2009
Linda and family:
Art and I just learned of Dale's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope that your memories provide you comfort. Such a good hearted man will be greatly missed.
In sympathy,
Art & Michelle Caruso
Janice Juliano Herzog
December 7, 2009
Dear Linda
I am so sorry for your loss. Dale was a wonderful man. Please know that i'm thinking of you
Paul FitzGerald
December 2, 2009
Dear Linda and Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Dale here at Hunters Ambulance. I was Dale's supervisor for 8 years.I would be hard pressed to find a better man. Dale's spirit and dedication to his patients will remain here forever. He made everyone at the Mary Wade Home feel special everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Cicily Roberts
December 1, 2009
Dear Dawn and the Fifield Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know that i'm thinking of you.
Tonia Russell Catapano
November 29, 2009
Dear Linda & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Tonia (Russell) Catapano
John & Jessica Hoff
November 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Loveland
November 28, 2009
Daddy Dale,
You were like a father to me. You and Linda took me in and made me part of your family. I will never forget the good times that we shared. You were very special to me.
I will always love you.
Debbie (Ball) Loveland
Bonnie Blaisdell
November 28, 2009
Dale, Debbie & Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Howard Bower
November 28, 2009
We are very sorry to hear of Dale's passing. He was a very good neighbor and friend to us up on Robin Hill Road.
Our condolences to the entire family.
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