Mr. Terrence F. Field Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Terrence Francis Field, 70, a lifelong resident of Lenox died Saturday evening at his home, in his favorite chair with his wife by his side. Born in Pittsfield September 12, 1951 at the former St. Luke’s Hospital, he was the son of Robert A. and Elizabeth Therese Bryne Field. Rarely referred to as Terrence Francis (unless he was in trouble!), he evolved through his years as Terry, T-Bone, Mr. Boney, Mona and “T”. Following graduation from Lenox Memorial High School in 1970, Terry attended the Stockbridge School of Agriculture where he earned his Associates Degree in Golf Course Management in 1972. Terry was a sales representative for Floral Glass Co., later Old Castle Glass of Cheshire, CT for many years retiring in 2009. Prior to selling architectural glass, Terry had been the Superintendent of Cranwell Golf Course, a landscaper with D.F. Lane Landscaping and a semi-trailer truck driver for the former R.J. Halpin Trucking. As Terry said many times over, especially when his driving skills were questioned, “I used to drive the big ones”! Terry was a former member and Chairman of the Lenox Board of Selectman, having served four terms from 1995 – 2007. His civic duties didn’t stop there. For many years, Terry was a volunteer member of the Lenox Fire Department. He would often describe his role with the fire company as being “more about public relations than smoke eating”. Terry led many scholarship fundraising events such as The Midnight Alarm Golf Tournament and basketball games between our local police and the New England Patriots. Terry had many interests and favorite activities. He was an avid golfer with a perfect set-up and a natural swing. During his quiet reflective moments, he loved nothing more than to sip a cup of “regular” Dunkin Donuts coffee while reading the newspaper and listening to his scanner at the Pittsfield Airport. That activity continued during the winter months at his beloved Venice, Florida jetty. Terry was a dedicated New England Patriots fan (some might say rabid) until Tom Brady moved to Tampa. Now it’s “go Bucs”. He was addicted to Hallmark Christmas movies, old time westerns and NCIS. Terry is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brig. General (R) Marie T. (Pate) Field; three brothers, Michael T. Field of Lenox, David J. Field (Cathy) of Naples, FL and Dennis G. Field (Debbie) of Lenox; one sister, Virginia M. (Ginger) Field of Venice, Fl; mother-in-law Lorraine G. Pate of Centerville, MA; sister-in-law Margaret A. Pate (Daniel Griffiths) of W. Brookfield, MA and brother-in-law Thomas Pate (Judy Toy) of W. Roxbury, MA; many nieces and nephews; relatives and friends. Besides his parents, Terry was predeceased by his brothers Robert and Richard Field, his sister Patricia Field Bierbaum, his father-in-law George W. Pate and his best friend of many, many years Thomas J. O’Brien. The funeral Mass will be Saturday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church in Lenox with the Rev. Monsignor John J. Bonzagni, Pastor, celebrating the Liturgy of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery. Calling hours at Roche Funeral Home are Friday, May 20th from 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Terry’s memory may be made to the World Food Program USA in care of the funeral home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.

Mr. Terrence F. Field

September 12, 1951 - May 14, 2022