Bernard Eyden, 94, of Winchester, Massachusetts, died peacefully on May 16, 2014, with his children at his side. Born in 1919 in Rugby, England, and raised in London, he was the only child of John and Violet (Clay) Eyden. He was the beloved husband for 60 years of the late L. Constance (Webster) Eyden from Toronto, Ontario, and the devoted father of Allan Eyden and Janice Eyden of Winchester. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering with two national awards from Southall Technical College and was serving a three-year apprenticeship in a major heavy equipment company when the Germans began bombing London in WWII. In 1942 he was commissioned into the British Army's Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and in 1943 started his overseas service in North Africa where he was posted with the 46th British Infantry Division, later participating in the Allied invasion of Italy at Salerno. He immigrated to Toronto in 1947 and moved with his family to Winchester in 1957. In his profession as chief mechanical engineer specializing in hydropower, he worked for major global companies in Boston, Denver, Brazil, and Houston. He and Constance returned to Winchester in retirement in 1987, where he was active in several local organizations. Arrangements by Costello Funeral Home of Winchester. Memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main Street, Winchester, MA 01890. www.costellofuneralhome.com
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Dear Janice,
I just saw your dad's obituary in the Winchester Star online. I am so sorry. It is never easy to lose someone dear and losing a parent is so incredibly hard. My thoughts are with you. God bless you.
Fondly,
Rebecca Szetela
Rebecca Szetela
May 24, 2014
Dear Allen;
I just read your Dad's obit in today's on-line-Globe. My sincerest sympathy and prayers go to you and your family. Your Dad lived a good long life. How fortunate you were to have him in your life.
Love, Sympathy and prayers
Tillie Sweet
Tillie Sweet
May 19, 2014
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