Mary Field Obituary

Mary Ellen Breen Field

May 25, 1946 - March 10, 2026

Mary Ellen Breen Field, 79, of Queensbury, N.Y. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Born on May 25, 1946 in Glens Falls Hospital, daughter of the late John T. Breen and Mary J. (Finn) Breen of Glens Falls, N.Y.

Mary Ellen was a proud graduate of St. Mary's Academy and the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Hygiene. As a member of the National Hygiene Honor Society, she went on to work as a hygienist for 42 years.

She grew up loving Lake George and shared that love with her husband, children and grandchildren. She also loved Hilton Head Island and visited annually for over 40 years. Besides spending time with her beloved family, she loved spending time with her college roommates, lifelong friends and classmates. She loved deeply and was deeply loved.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 36 years, Fredrick G. Field, Jr. of Colonie, N.Y. She was also predeceased by her sister, Johanna Breen Bak of Queensbury and brother, Timothy J. Breen of Glens Falls.

Survivors include her daughter, Amy (Tom) McCurry and son, Todd (Katie) Oliver, along with her five grandchildren, Alexa McCurry, Jake McCurry, Jack Oliver, Morgan Oliver and Madelyn Oliver, all of whom she loved and adored.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at St. Mary's Church, 62 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY followed by a gathering to celebrate her at The Queensbury Hotel.

Burial will be held in the spring for a private service for the family at St. Mary's Cemetery, South Glens Falls.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of High Peaks Hospice for the compassionate attention given to Mrs. Field and her family during this difficult time.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to High Peaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or by visiting highpeakshospice.org/donate/.

Arrangements are in the care of Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804. Those who wish may make online condolences at our website sbfuneralhome.com