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Fern McCullough Field

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Fern Field Obituary

Fern McCullough Field of Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania passed away on April 3, 2016 in Abington PA at the age of 73. Born in Philadelphia, PA on June 16, 1943 she was the daughter of Violet and Hugh McCullough. She was a 1961 graduate of Upper Dublin High School and a member of the Bloomsburg University Class of 1965. She was an Elementary School Teacher for the Upper Dublin School District and also a Dental Assistant. Fern was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church where she was a member of the Alter Guild and also Bridge Club (OYR). She is survived by Robert C. Field who was her husband of 50 years, her children Bruce C. Field (Churchville, PA) Carolyn F. DeLong (Yardley, PA) and 4 grandchildren. A funeral service will be Friday April 8th, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Matthew Episcopal Church, 919 Tennis Ave, Maple Glen PA 19002. Family and Friends may call from 9am to 10:30am when the service officiated by Reverend David Robinson will begin. Memorials may be sent to American Cancer Society at www.Cancer.Org Arrangements by Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home.

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Published by Montgomery Newspapers from Apr. 5 to Apr. 10, 2016.

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April 17, 2016

Bob, so sorry to hear about Fern. We were in California visiting our daughter. Please extend my sympathies to Bruce. Carol Felbin

Lindsay McNeal

April 14, 2016

I am so sorry to hear this news. Haven't seen Fern in many years, but spent quite a bit of time with the Field's in my younger years. What a beautiful, funny and genuinely nice person she was. Great family, period.. My thoughts and prayers are with Bob, Bruce and Carolyn.

Holly Mangan

April 13, 2016

My family and I have such lovely memories of festive dinners at St. Luke's! Lots of laughs! Fern was so much fun. God Bless her and family.

Virginia F Vincent

April 12, 2016

Fern,you were a beautiful child of God. You are remembered for your beauty, kindness, a gracious hostess and loved by your husband, children and grandchildren. You made everyone you came in contact with welcome and accepted. May you rest in peace. Much love, Virginia

April 8, 2016

Bob and family,
So sorry for your loss .
Have many fond memories of Fern.
Be well.
Janet Prinz Stalker

April 6, 2016

Dear Bob and Family, We are heartbroken to hear of the loss of your beloved Fern. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love and hugs. Your Stone Harbor neighbors, Tara and Terry

Bob Fad

April 6, 2016

So sorry to hear of Fern's passing. I have great memories of My time with Fern, as a Classmate, fellow athlete, Summit Avenue neighbor, Trinity Lutheran member, fellow WNAR Spots Award winner In 1961 and all around great person to know and grow up with.

My condolences to Bob and the Field Family. She was someone I always enjoyed being with.

Lori Carroll

April 6, 2016

So sorry to hear this news. She was a great lady!

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St. Matthew Episcopal Church

919 Tennis Ave, Maple Glen, PA

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145 Tennis Ave, Ambler, PA 19002

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