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Eleanor Field Obituary
Born in Hawaii, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Ann Tonning. She was as a General Foreman at Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 20 years of employment.
Left to cherish her memory: her daughter, Meghan Field; son, Marshall Field, III, and wife, Brittany; sister, Cynthia Zimmerman and husband, Robert; and grandchildren, Marshall Field, IV, Faith-Anne Smallwood, and Hunter Smallwood.
The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Hwy. Chapel on Thursday, July 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, July 3, at 1 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at:
www.snellingsfuneralhome.com
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Mike Ashbury
July 3, 2020
Sorry to hear the news about Darlene. Worked with her many years in Code 960 at NNSY. Prayers for the family.
William Luster
July 3, 2020
To the children and family of Darlene Field .My heart is heavy after hearing of the passing of my friend. We worked together for many years at the NNSY. I am praying that GOD holds you in his arms and comforts you during this time. Know that your mom,sister,grandmother will be missed but never forgotten.
William Luster and Family
Clarence (Jake) Everette Jr.
July 2, 2020
Sending Sincere Condolences To The Family of my good friend at NNSY. She was a very wonderful friend, and associate. I pray Strength and Comfort.
Nathaniel Dillon Jr
July 2, 2020
Good friend and superviser. She will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Gail Lee
July 2, 2020
I was so stunned to hear about Darlene. So sweet and so much fun to be around. Great hush puppies! My condolences to the family.
Penny wray
July 2, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful friend and sister. I remember the day I took this picture you were smiling the whole time. I will never forget you. I know you are looking down on us on theses hard days ahead of us. We will love you and miss you always.
RIP my beautiful sister.
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