HOPKINTON – Robert R. Eddy, 85, of Hopkinton, son of the late Roy Claire Eddy and Loretta (Dill) Eddy died in his home Sunday, May 3, 2015, following several years with Parkinson's Disease.
Bob Eddy was born in Cleveland in 1929 and attended school in his home community of Chesterland. He entered Yale University in 1946 majoring in Mathematics, and is a 1950 Phi beta Kappa and cum Laude graduate. There he was a member of the Society of Sigma Xi. College summers brought him to Hebron as assistant to the director of Mowglis, a camp for boys on Newfound Lake.
Following college he joined the Mathematics department of St. Paul's School but was subsequently drafted into the Army and served two years with the Signal corps, doing classified work, in Washington DC. Bob returned to St. Paul's and continued his career which, at times, included administrative duties and service as head of the Mathematics department. His true professional delight was teaching, including in the St. Paul's Advanced Studies Program during the 1960s. Bob is credited with helping to develop computer operations at St. Paul's for academic and administrative use, following his specialized military experience with these early devices. He enjoyed summer graduate study at Dartmouth and Harvard and earned a masters degree in Mathematics during a year long sabbatical, that included teaching, at the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana. From 1982 until his 1995 retirement from St. Paul's School, Robert Eddy held the John G. Ordway Mastership in Mathematics.
A person of many interests and hobbies, Bob enjoyed reading, music, piano and organ playing, photography, woodworking, travel, gardening, hiking, lake sailing, and actively sharing the beauty of New Hampshire with his family, at their summer Cottage high above Newfound lake in Bridgewater.
Bob Eddy's community commitments and involvement with the New Hampshire Heart Association led to regional and national responsibilities. The Eddy family joined St. Paul's church in 1968, where Bob served with the vestry and the rebuilding efforts, following the great fire of 1984, and was a member of the Concord Chorale, in the early days of the organization. In retirement the Eddys moved to the Sugar Hill section of Hopkinton to a home which Bob designed. He served on the board of the Hopkinton Historical society and 14 years with the AARP income tax preparers and continued his active commitment with the Newfound Lake Region Association which began in the 1980s. In later retirement the Eddys moved to Contoocook village.
Robert Eddy will be remembered for his intellect, kindness, judgement and work ethic. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ingeborg (Schade) Eddy and two sons, Nils and his wife, Mary Jensen Eddy of Salt Lake City and Tavis and his wife, Julianne Feck; and two Grandchildren, Ameya and Corbin, of Lander, Wyo.; a brother, Donald Eddy and his wife, Belinda of New York and many nieces, nephews and extended family friends.
A memorial service will be held at Tuesday, May 19 at 2 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal church.
Burial at the Millville cemetery will be private.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the food pantry of St. Paul's Church, 20 Centre St. or the St. Paul's School Advanced Studies Program, 325 Pleasant St. in Concord.
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Inge, Tavis and Nils, Tom and I are so sorry to hear of this. Tom and his father Clay would like to try to come and be with you for the service on May 19th. Hugs, Mary Kay and Tom Eddy
May 15, 2015
Heaven just got better! He was such a joy to me in many dark moments. I will love those memories forever. Thank you all for being his beloved family!
Kathleen Braden
May 14, 2015
Inge, I was sorry to learn of Bob's death. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Margaret Rhodes
May 13, 2015
Inge, Nils and Tavis, I am saddened to learn of Bob's passing. Our long association at St. Paul's School is never to be forgotten. Bob is in my prayers, as are you all.
Brian Murphy
May 7, 2015
I didn't meet Bob until after his retirement in 1995 when he joined "the group". He was gentle, kind, intuitive, and productive; a great asset to the group. My best memories are of the group meetings at the cottage in Bridgewater where more socializing than work was accomplished. Inge was always the perfect host supplying us with her lovely baked surprises. I have missed his participation these past few years but will always smile when I think of him. My thoughts are with his family and their sad loss.
Donna Kelley
May 7, 2015
We are so saddened by this news. So fortunate that we had the opportunity to live and work with Bob and Inge during their time at St. Paul's. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Jenny and Richard Greenleaf
May 6, 2015
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