Ray Fielding, 78, of Franklin, MA, died October 6th at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Born in Medford, March 10, 1940, the son of the late George and Mae (Norton) Fielding. Mr. Fielding was raised in Medford and lived in Malden for many years. He also lived in Kingston, New Hampshire prior to moving to Franklin in 2003.
He had been a union carpenter for Local 218 for 35 years before retiring. He served as recording secretary for the union for many years.
Ray then operated his own window treatment company for several years here in Franklin.
Ray served in the Air Force from 1958-1962, attaining the rank of Airman Third Class.
He enjoyed radio remote controlled cars, gardening, reading, was an avid Boston sports fan, and was a fan of Syracuse University.
He is survived by his children, Melinda Sawyer and her husband Allen Sawyer of Franklin and Noel Southgate and his wife Kelly of Londonderry, New Hampshire. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Phillip and Emily Sawyer and Cole Southgate.
He was the brother of the late Bert, Bud, Paul, Bob and Roy Fielding.
Ray is also survived by his devoted companion Jeanne Iannetti of Wrentham, MA and former wives Melanie Rose of San Diego, California and Kathy Kopaczynski of Georgetown, MA.
His funeral service will be held on Friday, October 12 at the Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street, Franklin at 11:00a.m.
Burial will be private.
Calling hours will held on Thursday, October 11 at the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street, Franklin from 5-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Boston Children’s Hospital, 401 Park Ave., Suite 602 Boston, MA 02215