Gail S Hatfield

Gail S. Hatfield, 72, of Long Valley, NJ passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024 at Hackensack University Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 30, 1952 to the late William and Audrey Carpenter in Clifton, NJ. She married the love of her life John (Jay) N. Hatfield in 1975, and together they celebrated 45 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2020. After Jay's passing, Gail connected with Alan Segal, and spent the remaining years of her life with him alongside the Musconetcong River, which she loved immensely.

Gail was employed as a Dental Assistant for many years, retiring in 2023. She loved making patients feel at ease and socializing with them. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a past Girl Scout Troop Leader where she brought five of her original Girl Scouts to their Gold Award. Gail loved the outdoors- she enjoyed hiking, bike riding, boating, gardening, being out in the sun and watching life along "the river." She loved the Jersey Shore, and the time she spent with her family on Long Beach Island, Island Beach State Park or Cape May. She loved light houses, and will be remembered for her annual climb of Barnegat Light to enjoy the spectacular views of the ocean. Gail was incredibly free-spirited, and loved crystals, reiki and all things spiritual. Above all, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and Alan. She will be greatly missed.

Gail is survived by her loving children- daughter Kelly Cross, and her husband Jonathan, son Kyle Hatfield, and his wife Amy, and her cherished grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Emma, Hailey, Lily and Hunter. She leaves behind her life partner Alan Segal, her brother Scott Carpenter, and his wife Kelly, and her two sisters, Jane Marron, and her husband Michael, and Lori Harris.

Family and friends may pay their respects, Friday, November 1, 2024 from 3-6 PM at Maguire Memorial Home & Cremation Services, 124 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Memorial service celebrating Gail’s life will immediately follow the visitation at 6PM in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gail’s name to the Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Road, Bath, PA 18014 or the Long Valley First Aid Squad, PO Box 521, Long Valley, NJ 07853

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Maguire Memorial Home, 124 High St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840