In Celebration of

Karen Leah Field

December 4, 1948 -  January 26, 2023

Field, Karen Leah (nee Norris) passed away peacefully at the Moir Family Centre on January 26, 2023 after a long fight with PSP and cancer at the age of 74.

Born in Toronto to John and Violet Norris, she grew up in Etobicoke. Karen met her husband, Frederick Theodore (Ted) Field, while skiing in Quebec. They were married in Etobicoke and lived briefly in California, before returning to Toronto where they lived with their sons Anthony, Michael, and Nicholas. Karen and Ted recently celebrated 50 years of marriage surrounded by family and friends.

Karen was a teacher, active member of the community, good friend, and excellent cook, but her family was her passion. She and Ted raised their children to be citizens of the world, instilling within them integrity, compassion and a love of knowledge. Karen loved dogs, Scrabble, Jeopardy, Star Trek, entertaining, and creating a warm home. She will be greatly missed.

Karen is survived by Ted, sons Tony (Karin), Mike (Maya), and Nick (Evelyne), and 5 grandchildren: Vanessa, Quentin, Clarice (Tony & Karin), and Elliana, and Alice (Nick & Evelyne).

A celebration of life will be held at Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. on February 3rd. Visitation from 2-3pm, service at 3pm, followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to PSP Research. To donate or learn more, visit https://linktr.ee/karenleahfield

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Jennifer & Adam Lowe (Family Friend)

Entered January 31, 2023 from Caledon

It has been a long and challenging journey for your mom as she battled PSP. May her strength and courage inspire many, as was your dedication to her care.

We know you have so many beautiful memories of her – enjoy them – they will keep her alive in your hearts.

Sending all our love to the Field family

Adam & Jen xx

Sarah Honey and John Honey (Friend)

Entered February 2, 2023 from 156 Riverside Drive, Toronto M6S 4a7

Karen was such a warm and loving friend - always a pleasure to be with. She had a great sense of humour. I wish I had seen more of her over the years and I’m grateful that our friendship has continued through Nick and our son, Mike. I was often inspired by Karen’s steadiness and ability to adapt to the ups and downs of life with such good humour.
Our deepest sympathies are with her family.

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