1914 - 2011 - The death of Mary Field, age 96, of Port Elgin, occurred peacefully at the Drew Nursing Home, on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Born in Cape Tormentine, Mary was a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Oulton) Burns. As a registered nurse, Mary was commissioned by the WMS to work in Mission Hospitals. She worked in hospitals in both Ethelbert, Man and Hearst, ON. She was a member of the Trinity United Church and the WMS. She was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge and a former Red Cross Volunteer. Mary will be sadly missed by one daughter, Elizabeth Field of Port Elgin; one son, John (Marg) Field of Moncton; two granddaughters, Kelly and Sherri; five great grandchildren, Justin, Gabrielle, Jessica, Riley, and Kate. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband David; three brothers, Borden, Harold, and Harry; and two sisters, Hilda Blacklock and Daisy Trenholm.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 3 W. Main Street, Port Elgin (506-538-2241), from where visitation will take place Wednesday, January 19, 2011, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Trinity United Church, Port Elgin on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 2pm. Burial will take place in the Fernwood Cemetery in the spring. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Trinity United Church, the Alzheimer's Society or a charity of your choice. www.jonesfuneralhome.ca