Spencer Mark Field

Spencer Mark Field was born on October 27th, 1961, in Hanover, NH. His life, up until college was spent in rural North Pomfret, Vermont. His home was a tapestry of maple crested mountains, dirt roads, winding rivers, farms, and a one room schoolhouse.
As a child, his adventurous nature was matched by his inquisitiveness. He would spend his days walking alone to the ski hill for a day of sport or inside for self imposed study. On one occasion he dismantled and reassembled an engine out of boredom. Famously, he tucked the face of Sucide Six (local ski hill) in one go. Such skill earned him a place on the mid-Vermont ski team.
He attended and graduated from the University of Vermont where he built long lasting bonds with his fraternity brothers. Following graduation and a 4 month backpacking trip through Europe, he began a construction company in Rhode Island, married, and started a family.
Throughout his career he cultivated an extensive knowledge of architecture and engineering, rarely being seen without a textbook on the latest practices. He was a perfectionist to a fault as his work was his art. His greatest achievement was purchasing a large century-old home, splitting it in half and moving it down a narrow winding road in Plum Beach with an audience of onlookers, including the then Governor! He then spent many days remodeling that house with a constant focus on energy efficiency and architectural integrity. Perfecting what will always be his magnum opus.
The same level of passion extended to his other pursuits: sailing, drumming, study of history, investing and wine making.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Spencer Blanchard, and son Spencer Mark Field II. His memory also lives on through his mother Andra Zildjian, sister Kristiana Field, brother Peter Field (sp.Claire Toynbee) stepmother Sabra Field, step siblings Paul Johnson, Craigie Zildjian, Debbie Zildjian, and Robert Zildjian. More recently the addition of his beloved son-in-law Michael Blanchard, grandson Parker Blanchard, and future daughter-in-law Rishma Bhat. He was predeceased by his father Spencer Albert Field and step father Armand Zildjian. He also leaves his ex-wife Virginia Field who remained his friend until his last day.
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