Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
New London, Connecticut
Jan 27, 1965 – Feb 24, 2022 (Age 57)
Eric Sawyer Avery, 57, of Groton died unexpectedly on Thursday morning February 24, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1965 in Groton, Connecticut to Robert Avery and Margaret Nye Avery.
Eric worked for the Mashantucket Pequot Public Works Department for the last 28 years.
He will be profoundly missed by his partner Christine Dunn, her three sons Patrick, Kyle and Elijah Reeds. His brothers, Timmy Avery, Larry Avery, and Larry’s wife Sandra and their daughter Lana (his favorite niece), and numerous friends and family.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Donations can be made in Eric’s memory to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
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My sisters and I grew up with Eric and his brothers. We all went to Groton Heights together. Broad Street, Cottage Street, and Thames Street were the places to be in the 70's. R.I.P. Eric. Prayers to his family.
Bob Chester
March 05, 2025 | Gales Ferry, CT | Family
So sorry to hear this- we lived across the street from the Avery's growing up- the Booker girls and the Avery boys. We spent alot of time together especially our summers.
Tara Denman
October 16, 2022 | Santa Monica, CA | Classmate
Chris, oh I'm speechless. Sending all my love
Renee Foy
April 28, 2022 | Groton, CT | Friend
RIP, Eric Avery. I will miss our " how has your life been going talks " I will miss that brilliant brain of yours. Prayers going out to your family members.
Patrick Kelley
March 14, 2022
One of the funniest guys I’ve ever worked with he made the job fun. He will be missed by many!
David Langlois
March 12, 2022 | Killingly, CT | Coworker
Avery Family, so sorry to read of Eric, passing. Hugs and prayers for you,
Barbara Frucht
March 07, 2022 | Other
So very sorry to hear of another loss of a classmate and friend. My sincere sympathy to all his family and friends who knew and loved him.
Robin Shinn
March 06, 2022
Eric and I were good friends growing up, especially in elementary school. I have so many great memories of those days. My condolences to Christine and family, and to Tim and Larry.
Bo Piela
March 05, 2022 | Friend
So sad to see another classmate pass on. Eric will never be forgotten. My sincere condolences to his family, and may God bring you all peace and comfort.
Nancy (Wilbur) Stebbins
March 03, 2022 | Friend
