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Charles Fields Obituary

Charles E. Fields January 17, 2020 Charles E. Fields, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in the care of his beloved daughter in Tully, NY on Fri., Jan. 17, 2020. He was born July 16, 1928 in Watertown, NY to Charles and Lillian (Brown) Fields. In 1959 he married Donna Dye. During their unwavering 56 years of marriage, they raised four sons and four daughters. Like a true man of many trades, Charles wore the hat to a variety of professions throughout his career days. It was farming however that consumed much of his life's work. Always known and sought after as the guy you wanted when there were long hours and demanding work at hand. He would do the job and always did it well. While he loved his work, he loved and cherished his family even more. He embraced every opportunity to spend his time and attention on them. Like a true Yankee's fan and lover of the game, moreover it was no surprise that after a long, arduous day on the farm he would be rounding all eight kids up to go play around at the ball field. If they were not headed to the ball field, they were off to dance the night away or partake in any other wholesome family fun, something he cherished ever so dearly. Charles was predeceased, by his parents, Charles and Lillian (Brown) Fields and his beautiful wife of 56 years, Donna Dye Fields. He is survived by his children, Charles (Linda) Fields of Fabius, Mary (Justin) Bumpus of Fabius, Gloria (Randy) Fairbairn of Sherburne, Judy (Jan) Schriver of Tully, Jeff (Jackie) Fields of Tully, Peggy (Paul) Clark of Mebane, NC, Marty (Anne Marie) of LaFayette, Daniel Fields of Liverpool; 20 Grandchildren and 21 Great-grandchildren. Calling hours, will be held Sat., Jan. 25, from 12 noon to 2 pm at the Hartwell Funeral Home, 461 Route 281, Tully, NY 13159 with a Funeral Service to follow at 2:15pm at the funeral home. A Private Burial will be in the spring at the Fabius-Evergreen Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits

Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2020.
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LINDA WILSON

January 20, 2020

Jeff, Jackie and families, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Donald & Sue

January 19, 2020

Rena O'Marah

January 19, 2020

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Judy and your family. I only met your Dad a few times but he was a sweetheart. I hope you take comfort in knowing that your Mom and Dad are together and dancing up a storm. I am here if you need anything.

Rena O'Marah

January 19, 2020

We will miss Charles terribly. We had a lot of laughs with him and Donna. Now they can dance eternally. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Fields Family.

Pat & Jim Sauer

January 19, 2020

Dear Fields Family, it was a please being reacquainted with Charlie after all these years. I enjoyed the stories he shared especially about my dad. He was a true gentleman and a simple man. May you rest in peace Charlie and reunite with Donna. Godspeed. In peace, Brenda Bloodgood Zook. Psalm 23

Brenda Zook

January 18, 2020

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