"I have such fond memories of working years ago at Liggetts on the soda fountain. It was fun working for both Russ and Marshall. I am so sorry to hear of Marshall's passing. My parents, John & Elsie Murphy were great friends. My younger siblings were friends with Ricky. God's best to you all. Sis Matthew 5:4"
In loving memory of
Marshall W. Field
December 16, 1925 - July 6, 2010
Middletown, RI - Marshall W. Field, 84, of 600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI, formerly of New Hampshire and Tuscon, AZ, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI.He was the husband of Phyllis Lawton Field. Born in Newport, RI on December 16, 1925, he was the son of the late Leon W. and Nada Carpenter Field.A native Newporter he graduated from Rogers High School and was Co-owner of the Liggetts Pharmacy with his brother Russell Field for nearly his entire career. Marshall was an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts in Newport, and he was the selected Businessman of The Year twice by the Newport Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of the former John Clarke Baptist Church, now the Untied Baptist Church. In retirement he moved to New Hampshire then Arizona with is wife. They returned to Rhode Island in 1999. Besides his wife of 60 years, he is survived by his sons, Stephen Field of Portsmouth, RI and David Field of Middletown, RI, his grandchildren, Heather Robison, Dawn Phelps, and David Thibeault, his great grandchildren, Nico Robison, Nolan Robison, Alexandra Phelps, Mia Phelps, Adriaen Thibeault, Alessaundra Thibeault, Areyla Thibeault and Akira Thibeault; as well as his nieces and nephews Jeffrey, Chris and Ricky.He was the brother of the late Russell Field.A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 10:00 am in John Clarke Retirement Center Chapel, 600 Valley Road, Middletown.Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the United Baptist Church, Restoration Fund, 30 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
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"Phyllis, Dave and Steve, my condolences to you and your family, I had the privledge of seeing Marshall and Phyllis last year while they were out shopping on the John Clarke bus and had a lovely conversation with them both. Marshall was a very special person and I know you will keep those memories with you always, I know I have never forgotten either of them. God Bless your family."
"David and Steve I'm so sorry to hear about your father. He was a very nice man who treated everyone as if they were family. I have so many memories from when we were together that I will cherish for ever. I hope you both find comfort in your families."
"My condolences to the Field family. We have so many fond memories of Liggetts Drugstore and soda fountain in the Aquidneck shopping center. These include ten cent cokes, fourteen cent vanilla cokes and twenty five cent french fries in the booths at the soda fountain. Mr. Field was so kind and patient with us all. We always had a friendly place to go if we were lucky enough to scrape up ten cents! Thanks for all of the kindness and all of the memories."
"We are deeply sorry for the loss of Marshall. He was a kind and gentle spirit who deeply loved his wife and family. He loved even those who were not his family, by societies standards, but as if they were. We understand this from a first hand perspective as he welcomed us as "adopted" grandkids and our children with us. Marshall will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our heart and prayers go to all who mourn."
"Steve Dave Family we shared many fond memories over the years at our stores and l will always cherish knowing Marshall and calling him my friend.May he rest in peace and be in a better place. Jerry"
"Dear Mrs. Field & Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mr. Field was a delightful and kind merchant. He treated his customers with dignity and respect even if we were buying a 5-cent candy bar. I remember my father and grandfather buying Old Dutch Master cigars. As a kid Ligett's was such a part of my shopping experience. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand. Sincerely, Beth Murphy Ward"
"Marshall will be greatly missed by all. It has been a privilege to have known such a very special man. Marshall was always so thoughful, generous and always thinking of others. I will cherish all the memories of activities, events and outings that he enjoyed taking part in at the John Clarke Retirement Center. Will be missed but not forgoten. Theresa Soares Activities/Retirement Center."