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Stephen Eaves Obituary
He was born in China on July 28, 1935, the son of Donald and Louba Naznsteka Eaves.
Stephen married Mary Aidonopolou in 1960, in New London.
He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and had worked for 36 years at Pfizer in Groton retiring as a foreman in the power house.
Stephen was a member of St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, the AHEPA and was the treasurer of the New London County Ostomy Association.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Donald Eaves of Leesburg, Va., S. Spencer Eaves of Charlestown, R.I. and James Eaves of Quebec City, Canada; a daughter, Thelxie Eaves of Seattle, Wash.; a half sister, June Perkins of Waterford and seven grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at St. Sophia Church, 200 Hempstead St., New London. Interment will be in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery. There are no visiting hours.
Donations in his memory may be directed to St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church; or the New London County Ostomy Association, c/o Ruth Connolly, 42 Central Ave., Eastern Point, Groton, CT 06340.
Byles Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mark Stern
March 31, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Mark & Jan
Abi Caplovitz Field
March 31, 2009
Much love to you all. I'll see you Thursday.
Abi
william seib
March 31, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Eve & Rit Manthous
March 31, 2009
Mary
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Steve. I had known him from our elementary school years, and he was always a wonderful friend. We shall miss him. May his memory be eternal.
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