Alberta F. Eddy
1928 - 2013
Alberta F. Eddy
1928 - 2013
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BORN
1928
DIED
2013
Alberta Eddy Obituary
She was born March 27, 1928, in Elyria. She was a lifetime resident of Amherst.
Alberta and her husband, Bennie enjoyed their role as snowbirds as they spent their winters in Leesburg, Fla.
Alberta was a talented and committed homemaker. She served her community for many years as an employee of the Lorain County Board of Elections.
She was a member of Old Stone United Methodist Church in Amherst.
Alberta loved gardening, canning, sewing, and floral arranging with flowers that she and her husband grew. As an expression of her artistic nature she loved to draw greeting and holiday cards as well as bookmarks for family and friends.
Her greatest joy was the family gatherings with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughters, Darlene K. Eddy Gilgenbach of Wakeman and Carol J. May of Huntington Beach, Calif.; grandchildren Matthew and Jori Gilgenbach; great-grandchildren Jasmine and Christian; and her brother, William Farrell of Sandusky.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bennie L. Eddy on March 22, 2011; daughter, Diane R. Squires on Aug. 20, 2012; granddaughter, Bethany R. Squires; brother, James Jackson; sisters Helen Deidrick and Alice Ferkel; and parents, Ellsworth A. Jackson and Mary Ruth Farrell (nee Stong).
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 4 with the Rev. Daniel Reinke of Old Stone United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial was at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.
Additional information and online register book are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Geordynne Umranwala
February 8, 2013
I miss Grandma so much. I hope everyone is holding up ok. Sending much love.
February 6, 2013
We enjoyed our many trips to your parents' house to buy vegetables and especially their delicious peaches! Your dad and my husband always liked to kid each other as they visited. After they left Middle Ridge, when ever they were in town, they would pull up in our driveway to visit, as we also lived on Elyria Ave. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
The Jurczyk Family
February 5, 2013
Darlene, I am at a loss for words. My prayers are with you with the passing of your sister and now your mother. God only gives us what we can handle. Nancy Mengel Dau
Hempel Funeral Home
February 4, 2013
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Liz Szefcyk
February 3, 2013
I forgot a candle for you....Here it is....
sheila heller
February 3, 2013
Dear Darlene,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a gentle soul and she will live on in you. Our condolences to your family.
Love, Sheila Sapienza Heller
February 2, 2013
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There's no love like a mother's love. May her love and spirit be with you forever.
Jan Deidrick
February 2, 2013
Darlene,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have great memories of your mother and loved her to pieces. She was always smiling and fun and I know she had a heart of gold. My thoughts and prayers are you with in this difficult time.
linda george
February 2, 2013
dear darlene and carol im so sorry for your loss.she was like a second mom to me she will be missed.
Elizabeth Miller-szefcyk
February 1, 2013
Mrs. Eddy was an awesome, awesome lady that was a good wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. If every one lived their life like hers there would be no wars, no school shootings and no dysfunctional families. The world would not be full of hate. I loved talking to her when she would take her walks up Cleveland Avenue and anywhere else I was privileged to be in her company. The Jackson family goes way back in Amherst and were friends with the Powers family and the Miller family. I have heard nothing but wonderful things. I had the privilege of taking care of her sister Helen and got to know nieces and nephews that loved their aunt very much. Bennie Eddy was also a bright light in Amherst, he kept the city and township in check,and provided so many of us with his fruits and vegetables that were grown with love and care..the daughters of this family were the prettiest girls you ever could see and this beauty was just as pretty on the inside..I know Dianne is glad to have her mama....and the rest of the kids will miss her so much and I can feel your pain..It doesn't ever go away, but God helps us tolerate it..My prayers and love to all of you. Love Liz Miller Sz.
Betty Kapucinski-Hall
February 1, 2013
Carol, it is with a heavy heart that I extend my condolences to you and your family. I knew your Mother from the time I was a young girl and will always remember her as a kind and gentle spirit with a heart of gold. (so very much like you, Carol) God fitted your Mother for wings long ago and we know Heaven is all that much sweeter now.
She is reunited with your Father, sister, niece and other family and friends.... and free of pain. When I would visit her she always left me with a warm glow. Our conversations were always endearing and full of her humor. Her personality and smile always left me warm. Mrs. Eddy redefined the word "grace." My heart is breaking for you, Carol. You have endured so much pain in the recent years. May God's Love guide you through this very sad time, my sweet friend.
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