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Ethan MADDERN Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Ethan Carter Maddern, infant son of Erin and Sean Maddern, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009.
Ethan, also lovingly call 'Baby Chick Pea' was born Dec. 17, and was adored by his family during his short time here.
Ethan is survived by his parents, Erin and Sean Maddern; maternal grandparents, Harry and Deby Cashdollar; maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Betty Cashdollar; paternal grandparents, Dean and Cheryl Maddern; paternal great-grandmother, Molly Villano; an aunt, Lara Maddern; and an uncle, Chad Cashdollar.
Ethan was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Patsy and Samuel Hutchison; and paternal great-grandparents, Donald Malano and Wally and Lucy Maddern.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2009.

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Jennifer Joseph

December 22, 2009

I was in total shock when I had heard the grim news. I'm extremely sorry for your loss. If you guys need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call. Even if it's just to rescue you from home for a few hours, just give us a call, we are right around the corner.

Jennifer & John John

Rhonda Ross

December 21, 2009

Dear Erin and Sean:

I am deeply sorrowed by your loss. I pray that you and your entire family have all the strength you need to get through this time in your lives. There are no words to say that can make you feel better, but know that my family will pray for your health and healing. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you. Take very good care of yourself and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

With Love, Rhonda Ross and Family

December 21, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you, Sean, baby Ethan, and the remainder of your family in our prayers. Keep faith.

Crystal Bailey and Adam Reaves

December 20, 2009

Dear Erin and Sean,
Dave and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the enveloping love of friends and family be with you at this sorrowful time. Love,
Jan and Dave Morgan

Kristen Wagner

December 20, 2009

How wonderful for a child to have been so very loved, and how sad that you weren't given more time with him. Ethan, you and your mom and dad are in my prayers, and in my heart.

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