George Ernest Fifield
1938-2017
With heavy hearts, the family of George Fifield, loving
husband of 59 years to Shirley (Scott) Fifield, announce his passing
on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born
April 29, 1938, he was the youngest son of the late Jack and Maisie
(Edmanson) Fifield.
George (Georgie) was a lifelong resident of Saint John, NB.
He worked for several years at the Sugar Refinery and then for a few
other local businesses. George loved, and supported the Saint John
city and very specifically, he was well known to the orthopedic
community. Although he had « marble bone disease » and had
broken every major bone and many other bones; he did not let that
deter him from his cause. He was an outstanding fundraiser for HIP HIP
Hooray, a local hip replacement program. For several years he was
their top producer and received an award honouring his dedication and
contributions.
Georgie had a very kind heart, a quick smile and a contagious
laugh that made you smile whenever you saw him. He was a fantastic
cribbage player!
He was a dedicated member of Lancaster Baptist Church, a
devout Christian and he could frequently be found reading his Bible.
He loved his wife dearly and his family.
George’s other love was music, especially country
music. George and Shirley travelled to Nashville, Tennessee to see the
Grand Ole’ Opry. He was a fabulous musician and played the
« Rhythm Bones ».
For several years and on several occasions George was the
percussion section for the Park Avenue Fiddlers, the Cool Chicks and
Ugly Doclings, and the Lancaster Baptist Worship Team. Georgie was one
of the best « Bones » players around and he could play at a
moment’s notice. We will miss you dearly!
Special thanks to the nurses of 5AN, SJRH for their
support.
In addition to his wife, Shirley, George is survived by his
brother, Douglas (Shirley); son Paul; grandchildren: Megan, Madison,
and Emma; sister-in-law, Beatrice Scott; nieces, Heather
Barton-Fifield (Kevin) and Barbara Smith; and nephews, John Fifield
(Tammy) and Bert Scott (Jennifer). Besides his parents, he was
predeceased by his brother-in-law, Don Scott.
Arrangements are under the care of
Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home, 1461
Manawagonish Road, Saint John (634-7425), where the
family will receive visitors on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 2 to 4 and
6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at
11 am from Lancaster Baptist Church, 87 Church Avenue. Remembrances to
the Orthopedic program at the SJRH or a charity of the
donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de George Ernest Fifield – 1938-2017.source

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