Clyde A. Eagles

Clyde A. Eagles 1917 - 2011 NORTH EASTHAM - Clyde A. Eagles, who was born in Waltham, MA, on 8/3/17, passed away on 11/27/11. He was educated in Hopkinton, MA, public schools and earned an accounting degree at the Bentley School of Accounting & Finance. He was married to Helen Frances Sibley for 55 years until her passing in 2006. He was employed at New Britain Machine Co. before serving for two years with the U.S. Navy in WWII. Following Honorable Discharge, he returned to New Britain and, in 1954, he was made General Manager and, later, President of Storms Drop Forging in Springfield, MA, a position he held for 23 years. In Springfield he was active in Rotary, and served on the Board of Directors of several banks as well as the Springfield Symphony. Retiring in 1974, he and Helen moved to North Eastham. He served as the Assistant Town Miller for many years and was active in the Orleans Rotary Club and the Eastham Coffee Club. He was known for his regular attendance at Town Meetings. Both he and Helen attended the Eastham Citizen's Police Academy. He leaves behind his daughter Donna, her husband Jim, his son Douglas and his wife Joyce, and grandchildren Kelly, John and Ross. His upbeat attitude and sense of humor will be greatly missed. An informal Celebration of Life will be held at Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, on December 28, 2011 at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Eastham Fire & Rescue Squad, 2520 State Highway, Eastham, MA 02642, the Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Road, North Eastham, MA 02651, or the charity of your choice. For online condolences please visit us at www.nickersonfunerals.com.