Laurence William Fields, age 84 of Cranbrook passed away Saturday December 21, 2019 at East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

He was born May 9, 1935 in Reigate, England and came to Canada in 1952. Laurence volunteered in the community with the Citizens on Patrol, was an usher at Kootenay Ice hockey games, was a member of the Anglican Church, the Cranbrook Curling Club and the Associated Canadian Travellers.

Laurence was predeceased by his mother, stepfather, and his brother Robert. He is survived by his wife Donna, sister-in-law Diana Fields and stepsister Gay (Bryan), 5 nephews Paul, Keith, Darryl, Eric, and Derek, 1 niece Carol Ann, 3 stepdaughters Sharon, Tracey, Melanie, 4 step grandchildren Colton, Terrence, Jesse, Wacey.

Cremation to take place. An open house will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to The United Way of East Kootenay – 930 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC V1C 1A5.