Donna Fields

Donna Fields, 86, passed peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, with a loved one by her side. Donna was an incredible woman. She impacted every life she came in contact with. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to so many. Those who knew Donna knew the bright light she shined on others and the lasting impact she’s had on those in her circle. 

Donna Lee Forbes, was the daughter of Winfred and Dorothy Forbes of Lebanon, Maine. Donna was a Sanford High School graduate of 1956 and a nursing graduate of 1959. Donna was a caretaker at heart. Her early years as a nurse were spent working for Lela Davis, her aunt, who owned the Davis Nursing and Rest Home in Sanford. After a hiatus to be home with their two boys, Donna went back into healthcare where she worked as the Director of Nursing for the Greenwood Center in Sanford for 17 years. Aside from her profession, Donna loved to connect with others. She had a passion for spreading joy, hosting family gatherings, preparing wine and cheese luncheons with friends and making others laugh. 

Donna had an unconditional love for the beach. She spent countless hours at Wells Beach searching the coast for sea glass, sipping mimosas on the annual cousin’s trip, watching the tide come in at Forbes, or eating a chocolate raised donut from Congdon’s. The beach was her happy place and may she enjoy all the ocean has to offer going forward. 

Donna also enjoyed many summers at Mousam Lake, where Lela Davis had a camp. She enjoyed swimming, boating, waterskiing and entertaining friends and family.
 
Donna shared life with Philip Fields, her lifelong partner of 70 years, (65 years in marriage). Phil and Donna have enjoyed many moments together and are blessed for the time they’ve spent together. From camping across the U.S. into Alaska and back, to vacationing in Bermuda, to visiting many of the beautiful sites Maine has to offer and we can’t forget their days spent at the Acton Fair catching up with old friends. Their love for one another, their family, and friends is inspiring. Donna is survived by her love Phil, her younger brother, her two sons, her four grandchildren, her two great grandchildren, 6 nieces, and many cousins and friends. 

May you raise your glass (of wine) for Donna, she will be missed. “Mom”, “Gram”, “GiGi”, “Aunt Donna”, “Donna” may you rest in peace and know we love you forever. 

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, April 29th from 4-7pm (5pm will be set aside for words of remembrance) at the Masonic Fraternal Lodge located at 165 Waterboro Rd, Alfred, Maine.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the charity of their choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Black-Heald Walker Funeral Home of Sanford-Springvale.