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Eric Stevens Obituary
DRYDEN - Eric L. Stevens, age 61, of 80 Crystal Drive, Dryden, NY, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009, at his residence.
A celebration of Eric's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2009, at the Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West Main St., Dryden, with Rev. David C. Robinson officiating. All friends attending the celebration or otherwise are invited to greet and share with Eric's family at the Dryden Fire Station following the service. Burial will be delayed. Friends are encouraged to make a memorial in Eric's name, in lieu of flowers, to the Tompkins County SPCA, 1640 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY 14850; or the Dryden Ambulance, Inc., P.O. Box 397, Dryden, NY 13053-0397.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Stevens
Keith Hanford
March 25, 2009
Kathy, Phyllis, BJ, Deb,
So sorry to hear of your lost!
It has been a long time but the memories are pleasant.
Keith
Linda Ensign
March 15, 2009
Cathy and family, We were so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we know that the Dryden community will help you through this time of great loss.
David and Linda Ensign, Salisbury, NC
Fred Gentz
March 14, 2009
Cathy & family, I'm very sorry about the loss of Eric,especially so suddenly. He was a great person in many ways to other people and his family. Was a great structure to the Dryden Ambulance over the years, those are years that I will never forget, the years of working together in the early years of the Ambulance. It was people like Him that made the Ambulance what it is today for everyone in Dryden. He will be missed in many ways, but never forgot by me and many others in this area. You are all in my thoughts
Lori & Clare Eversdyke
March 13, 2009
Cathy, we are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Even though our paths have not crossed in many years, we will always consider you family.
George Clark SR.
March 13, 2009
We just wanted to say our thoughts are with your family. We will always remember the times Eric worked with us. He always had a smile for everyone he met. He was a good man and will be missed in Dryden for a long time to come.
George and Edith Clark Sr.
Shannon Starkweather
March 12, 2009
Beth so sorry to hear about your dad-just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. God Bless.
George Clark Jr.
March 12, 2009
Eric's loss was so sudden. Our thougts are with his family. I enjoyed working with him in the fire dept and ambulance squad. We have lost another good one.
George and Lorraine
Roy Rizzo
March 11, 2009
I'm sorry to hear of Eric's passing. We will miss him in the community. He was a major influence in getting me into the rescue squad. He taught a first responder's class many years ago. He taught that it was all about helping people. I continue philosophy today.
Robin Sweet
March 11, 2009
Cathy & family.
I'm so sorry about your loss. I will remember Eric's jokes and seeing him around Dryden. You are all in my thoughts.
Roy, Roxanne, Kevin and Greg Genson
March 11, 2009
To the Stevens family:
Our sincere sympathy to your entire family. We at Genson Overhead Door, Inc. have worked with Eric for many years on projects at the T&R Center. He was a loyal customer and friend. He will be missed!!
Christina Dean
March 11, 2009
Cathy and family, sorry to hear the news or Eric's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will always hold on to all those happy memories for a lifetime, in that sence Eric will always be with us. Love to all of you.
Mike and Beth Morano
March 10, 2009
Cathy,
We are so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. What a shock! Please know that we are here for you and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brian Howser
March 10, 2009
Cathyand family,I am so very sorry to hear of Erics passing. He spent a great deal of time w/ me when I first became an EMT which was the basis for my entrance into the health care field. Eric was also a wonderful support for me when my father died. He was a pillar of the community, the ideal American. May God be w/you and your family. I will be praying for you.
Steven Hatfield
March 10, 2009
M, Cathy and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about the the passing of your son, husband, and father. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy. ~Steve
Sharon Canfield Cooper
March 10, 2009
Cathy and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I have known Eric for many years actually since high school, he was a great person with a strange sense of humor, I will miss not seeing him around town catching up on our lives. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Charlie & Sharon Miller
March 10, 2009
Kathy and family, We are so sorry to hear of Eric's death. He always had a joke and a smile. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was the one who encouraged me to become a EMT in the fire Dept. Our prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time. Charlie and Sharon Miller
Shawn Flynn
March 9, 2009
To all of Eric's family, my sincere sorrow to your loss, I am one the many people Eric has touched over the years, some of his calm teachings to me at the Fire Dept. and Amb. has stayed with me and is still part of my everyday job today. I will never forget him. Shawn Flynn and family.
Kathy Lewis
March 9, 2009
Cathy, Beth, Kevin & boys,
Please know that my prayers are with you and your loved ones. I never had the opportunity to know Eric that well, but if you, Beth are anything like him, he must have been a wonderful man & father. I am so sorry for your loss.
Please call me if you need anything.
Leon E. Olds
March 9, 2009
Dear Cathy and family, We were sorry to hear of Eric's death. He was a fine family man and a great help on the ambulance. He was much help to me. He will be missed by many. Please accept our sympathies. Leon and Shirley Olds (Myrtle Beach,SC)
Kim Shane
March 9, 2009
Cathy, Jerrod, Beth and Chad; I am so sorry to hear. I am at a loss of words. You are in my thoughts always. Love you all.
Hop Smith
March 9, 2009
Eric was a classmate at Dryden. He served his country with great honor and for that reason we all should honor his life. My greatest sympathy for those he has left behind.
Lance Sprague
March 9, 2009
Eric, such a dry sense of humor .
What a great friend to have, and know. He will be missed on our Monday night men's league at Dryden Lake golf course. A special hey to Jerrod , but you are all in our thoughts and prayers, God Bless.
Eddie Gonzalez
March 9, 2009
Beth and family sorry for your loss, God Bless your father.
Marcia Hanford Humphrey Wentworth
March 9, 2009
Kathy, Beth, Marilla, Phyllis, BJ, Deb and Jerry
I was so saddend by Eric's death. I have been thinking of all the times that we shared. I hope that memories will eventually ease your sadness.
Julie,Holly,Nancy Connors
March 9, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.
Raymond Plourde
March 9, 2009
Eric was a great friend and neighbor of mine for years and never hesitated to help me in any way possible. My deepest sympathies to his family. My prayers are with you.
March 9, 2009
Elizabeth, Kevin and family. Our thoughts are with you as a friend and member of the ambulance community. May you be consoled with our prayers. Randy Smith and family. Trumansburg N.Y.
Susie Carpenter
March 9, 2009
Cathy,Jarred, Beth and Chad: I am saddend to hear of your loss. I feel like I lost a part of my family. You always were a part of my life since I started babysitting for the kids when I was 11. I have some great memories of learning how to drive on Cathy's standard shift car. I always felt like your house was a second home. Please let me know if there is anything you need. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth piech
March 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bryon/Nancy Newbury
March 9, 2009
Eric was a close friend and admired very much by many,including myself.Our condolences to you Kathy and your family.
Douglas and Ellie Hislop
March 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at the loss of Eric.
Bill Neville
March 9, 2009
Eric was one of my customers and ended up being one of my friends also.I will truly miss him.He has left us way to soon.
Richard Whatman
March 9, 2009
May I express my thoughts and memories of eric. I enjoyed very much knowing Eric and working with him at the T&R center. I will always remember Eric as a great friend and fellow worker. May God bless you and the family at this time. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
Dick and Ruth Whatman
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