EATON, Virginia (Atwater)
Virginia (Atwater) Eaton, 92, of Windsor and Bloomfield, wife of the late Arnold Eaton, died peacefully on Thursday (March 21, 2013), at the Suffield House, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 9, 1920, in Canada, daughter to the late Raymond and Minnie (Stockford) Atwater. Virginia grew up in Maine and was a graduate of Mapleton High School. She was married to Arnold Eaton in August of 1944 and together they settled in Windsor, CT. She was proud to become a U.S. Citizen in 1950. A kind, caring and devoted, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be greatly missed by all. She leaves her sons, Gregory Eaton and his wife Patricia of Wilbraham, MA, Curtis Eaton and his wife Karlene of Windsor and Chris Eaton and his wife Raina of Jefferson, NH; her brother, Harmon Atwater and his wife Dawn of Tulare, CA; her sister-in-law, Frances "Honey" Atwater of South Windsor; her cousin, Ben Zullo and family of Cheshire; five grandchildren, Janice Dunham, Drew Eaton, Brittany, Ashleigh and Aaron Eaton; and two great-grandchildren, Cole and Waylon Dunham. She was predeceased by her beloved cousin, Carol Zullo of Cheshire.
Her family will receive friends on Sunday, March 24, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor; followed by a Memorial Service at 4 p.m. Burial will be private at the request of her family. Please visit us at www.carmfuneralhome.com for online condolences and guest book.
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Deb Derick-Ivey
March 26, 2013
Dear Eaton Family,
I always thought we had the greatest bunch of South Church Moms ever! They will remain fast in my heart and I thank them for all the support through the years! God Bless Virginia!
Martha Child
March 24, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. She was a delightful lady, and she brought many smiles to everyone at The Caring Connection.
March 24, 2013
Sorry to hear of the passing of Virginia. She was always fun, interesting and funny.One never knew what she was going to do or say. I had the pleasure of meeting and caring for Virginia through the caring connection daycare. My thoughts are with all of you. Michele
Hank Savelli
March 23, 2013
My deepest sympathies. Virginia was a very close friend to my late grandfather. She brought joy to his life as well as the rest of our family. Many prayers will be said for her and her family.
March 22, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Val & Eleanor Suprun
March 22, 2013
Chris and Family,
Val & I are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, we remember the chats we all had on Washington Rd. She was a wonderful lady.
March 22, 2013
Dear Chris, Curt,Greg and families,
My Mom and I are saddened to learn of Virginia's passing yesterday. She was a lovely person who was kind and made us laugh. She was a second mother to me, on Washington Rd. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this time. Sincerely, Heather and Gwen Hurd
Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.
March 22, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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