Florence E. (Gillis) Field, 91, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009 at Dodge Park Rest Home, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by 3 sons, Bradley E. Field and his wife Nancy of Worcester, Dr. Bruce M. Field and his wife Carolyn of Northboro, and Robert W. Field and his wife Rhonda of Northboro; 1 daughter, Christine L. Cuccaro and her husband Robert of Shrewsbury; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Wendell D. Field; 2 brothers, Douglas and Harold Gillis, and by a twin sister, Dorothy Robbins of Westwood, MA.
Florence was born in Somerville, daughter of Christine (Neil) and Malcom Gillis. She graduated from Medford High School and worked as a secretary for the Calvin Coolidge School in Shrewsbury for many years. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and a former member of the Shrewsbury Women’s Club.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., Worcester. A calling hour will be held prior to the funeral from 12:00-1:00 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury. Memorial donations may be made to the Jewish Home Hospice, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609. For directions or to leave an online condolence message please visit
