Barbara Field Obituary

Barbara B. Field Holland Patent Barbara B. Field, 90, of Holland Patent, passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025, at the Sitrin Home in New Hartford. She was born on April 26, 1935, in Medina, NY, the daughter of Jay William and Margaret (Shattuck) Blackburn. Barbara was a graduate from Medina High School and then achieved a master's degree from St. Lawrence University in Biology. On June 9, 1956, she was united in marriage to Bruce W. Field in Medina, NY and shared a blessed union of 30 years, until his passing in 1986. Barbara was employed with Holland Patent Elementary School, teaching 3rd, 4th and 5th grades, retiring in 1992. She was a member of Holland Patent First Presbyterian Church, past President of the Retired Teachers Association and served on the Board of Directors as well as President of Glass Hill Golf Club. Barbara enjoyed playing golf and cross-country skiing in her free time. She also loved to travel overseas to China, Australia, Malta, Germany, Great Britain and to any other countries around the Baltic Sea. Surviving is her daughter, Patricia Margaret (Steven) Hoffman, Steuben; grandchildren, Andrew (Nicole) Hoffman and Ashley (Michael) Cardello; great grandchildren, Peyton and Kurtis Hoffman and Hunter and Jackson Cardello. She was predeceased by her daughter, Paula Jean Field, son, David Bruce Field and sisters, Margaret Blackburn and Lynne Goodspeed. Barbara's family wishes to extend their gratitude to Kenisha her care giver at the Sitrin Home for the wonderful care and compassion given to Barbara during her last days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Memorial Services on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Dimbleby Funeral Homes Inc. 7944 Steuben St in Holland Patent, Friends and family can call one hour prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Interment will be private in Steuben Valley Cemetery. Online remembrances in Barbara's name may be made to www.dimblebyfh.com