Photo courtesy of Eaton Funeral Home
Brookline, Massachusetts
Theodore (Ted) M. Fairchild, Jr. of Brookline, Massachusetts passed away early Sunday morning April 9th after a long and courageous struggle with advanced prostate cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family at the home he shared with his devoted wife, Karen Hilliard. Ted was born in...
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I keep thinking about things that I want to share with Dad and reach for my phone to call him, and then.................. I miss him and this grief is still hanging around pretty viscerally. I hope that wherever you are, Dad, that you are full of peace and are graced by the Presence of something spectacular and beyond our comprehension.
Kari Fairchild
July 17, 2017 | Sonoma, CA | Daughter
I experienced a very strong memory of Ted last evening when I was out to dinner with a friend to "Farm Burger" in San Anselmo, CA. As I was waiting in line to place my order, it dawned on me that one of the last times I had been here was in the company of my daughter, Griffin, Kari and Ted.
Like an apparition, I could see the group of us sitting at a table near the front windows passing around burgers as they arrived at the table. The kids and Pappa dug in while Kari was still working...
roberta weiss
April 15, 2017 | San Rafael, CA | Family Friend
Spent many delightful hours in conversation and exploration with Ted. Always learned from his fresh perspective and friendly demeanor. We shared stories about our common area of work and his experiences were always a delight to hear about. Very sorry for the loss of such a bright and vital man. chuck
chuck mcvinney
April 15, 2017 | Brookline, MA | Friend