Obituary of James Field

FIELD, James Thomas of Port Dover on Friday, November 24th, 2016 in his 81st year at Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre. With gratitude for a full life, we announce the passing of James Thomas Field, loving husband and best friend of Mary (Jamieson) Field. Loving father to Cathy Marshall (late Tony 2016), Margie VanDenElsen (Ed) and Debby Field (Mark Heastont). Proud grandfather to Stephen Marshall, Scott (Ali) Marshall and Christine (Jeremy) Vandenhengel, Julie (Ryan Vandepoele) and Sara VanDenElsen, and Nathan (Kaitlyn) Field. Great grandfather to Elena and Evelyn Vandepoele and Brynley Vandenhengel. A very proud "Field Boy" he is survived by brothers Dave (Margret), Tom (Yvonne), George (Julie), sister-in-law Margaret (Jamieson) Whitford and brother-in-law Murray (Penny) Jamieson. Jim will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents Ted and Lillian (Holland) Field. Jim was a true "Jack of all Trades", and worked as a licensed mechanic before becoming a farmer working hard for many years with a passion to improve the industry. In 2001 he received the Ontario Volunteer award in recognition for his volunteer work. He served as chair for Hillcrest Pork Producers Seminar representing 5 counties, past president of Norfolk Pork Producers, and Woodhouse Federation of Agriculture. Director of a Provincial Marketing Initiative Group which met with Federal & Provincial Ministers of Agriculture. Served as a council member for St. John's Anglican Church, Woodhouse and director of the Marburg Community Hall Association. Jim and Mary's farm also received many awards including award of merit from Ontario Pork in Appreciation of Leadership & dedicated service to the Hog Industry and from Ontario Swine Breeders for service to that industry. He was also an avid sportsman, and especially loved baseball, because it was a "thinking man's sport". Above all Jim loved his family & friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave., Port Dover (519) 583-1530. The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11 am at St. John's Anglican Church with Reverend Mary Farmer officiating. Interment St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. John's Anglican Church, Woodhouse; Marburg Hall or charity of your choice. Online donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca