ROCKLAND — Elizabeth Ann Field passed away Jan. 25, 2015. She was a resident of Rockland.

She was born Oct. 2, 1925, in Boston, Mass., the daughter of the late James William Jr. and Ethel Rae Thorpe Quigley. She graduated from Framingham State Teacher's College in 1947 and earned a degree in home economics.

Following graduation, she taught home economics at Wellesley Junior High School in Massachusetts. While raising her three children, she was a substitute teacher and taught sewing classes.

Mrs. Field was known for her love of textile design and fiber arts. Most notably, her talent for creating beautiful quilts and striking sweater designs brought delight to friends and family.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph; her daughter and son-in-law, Edward and Penny Bell; her son and daughter-in-law, Brownlee Field and Kim Kvocka; her daughter, Melissa Field; and her granddaughter, Lauren Field. She was predeceased by her cousin, Ethel Wood, who resided with her family for many years during her youth.

Memorial services will be held at a date and time to be announced in the future.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elizabeth's favorite charity, The Salvation Army.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.