Jay E. Fifield
Jay E. Fifield, 77, of Canton, died on June 23, 2025 at Highland Nursing Home, Massena. Calling hours will be on Saturday, June 28, 2025. 11 am – 1 PM, at the funeral home followed by a graveside service at Hermon Cemetery, 1:30 PM, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating. Jay is survived by his daughter, Nichole Belonge of Canton, partner, Kathy Whiteford of Canton, a sister Shirley and her husband Richard Briggs of Canton, a granddaughter Desiree and her wife Emma Belonge-Zyla, a brother in-law, Cecil Wells of Heuvelton, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Brayton Fifield, Howard Fifield Jr, Lindy “Lloyd” Fifield, Beverly Bullis, Gean Wells, and Betty Jean Fifield. He was born on September 12, 1947 in Hermon, to the late Howard and Mable Blackmer Fifield. He graduated from Canton Central School and a marriage to Terrie Walrath ended in divorce. Jay was the facility supervisor for Liberty Rentals in Canton, and prior to that he worked as a carpenter for Higley Builders. He loved dining out with family and friends, camping, fishing and hunting. He was extremely helpful to everyone. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canton Rescue Squad.