Norman Francis Fifield

Newcomb: Norman Francis. Fifield, 80, gained his wings Wednesday, January 5, 2022, and joined his parents and brother.

Norman was born May 21, 1941, in Rutland Vt., the son of the late Stanley and Rena (Hulett) Fifield.

Norman was employed in his earlier years as a truck driver for Bureau Brothers logging, Bruce Fifield Excavation and in his final years at High Peaks Golf Course, a job he truly loved.

Norman enjoyed the men’s softball league, playing darts, watching NASCAR, and any sports he could watch on TV. In his earlier years, he enjoyed drag racing his car in North Hudson and South Glens Falls where he earned several trophies.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years Violet (Schraver) Fifield, his two sons, Norman J. Fifield and John Fifield of Newcomb, his two daughters, Marie (Kevin) Gonyea and Donna (Tim) (TJ) DeStefano of Argyle, a very special son Raymond (Etta) McCasland, of Queensbury, his grandchildren, Scott, Tiffany, Brittany, and Zachary Fifield, Kayla and Kevin Jr. Gonyea, Rena, Tim Jr. (LeeAnn), Carmine (Jordan) DeStefano, Emily, and Katlin Fifield and Schraver McCasland, 17 great-grandchildren his brother Vernon (Nancy) Fifield of Granville, and his sister-in-law Barbara (Fifield) Schraver of Newcomb, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Coppens, Dr. DelGiacco, Kevin Bolan, Kelly Bush, and High Peaks Hospice for their excellent care of Norman during his illness.

Norman requested that the funeral service be private and at the convenience of his family.

Memorial donations may be made to, the Newcomb Volunteer ambulance squad or Fire Department, Newcomb, NY 12852.