Earl M. DeWitt

DEWITT Earl M. DeWitt, age 74 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 50 years of Kay DeWitt, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at The Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., the son of the late Martin and Judith DeWitt, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 39 years. He received his bachelors degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Mr. DeWitt retired from IBM following 38 years of service. An active member of Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, he currently served as an usher and co-managed the Church website and was a past member of the Board of Missions. Earl was also an active member of the Fairfield Amateur Radio Association (FARA) and Community Sailing of Fairfield, as well as a life member of Fayerweather Yacht Club in Bridgeport. He found great pleasure in his time spent on the water. Survivors in addition to his wife Kay, include two children, Jane L. DeWitt of Fairfield and John M. DeWitt and his wife, Karen of Fairfield; three cherished grandchildren, Brianna, Tyler and Lauren DeWitt of Fairfield; a brother, Warren DeWitt and his wife, Helen of Holland, Mich.; a sister, Judy Aardema and her husband, Tom of Kalamazoo, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield. Interment will be private in the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. DeWitt may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Spear-Miller Funeral; Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. To offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com.