At the Exeter Villa, on Sunday, December 20, 2015, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Donna (Chittick) Eaton, and the late Rita (Gallagher) Eaton (1980). Dear father of Ray and Gail Eaton of Thamesford, and Rita Van Leeuwen of London; and step-father of David and Shelly Thornton of Squamish BC, Karen and Scott James of Sarnia, Jacqueline and Glenn Cassell of Regina, and Nancy Thornton of Paisley. Dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Irene and Dan Connolly of Mitchell, and Helen and Don Dygert of Alberta. Predeceased by his son-in-law Richard Van Leeuwen, sisters Doris, Ivy, and Marion, and brothers Harold, Jack, and George.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main), on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 40007 Kirkton Road, Exeter (corner of Highway #4 and Kirkton Road) on Wednesday, December 23rd at 11 AM with Pastor Scott Stein officiating. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery, London on Wednesday at 2 PM.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.
EATON: Ray Robert of Exeter
Wanda Reynolds
Donna My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds RPN Your Foot Care Nurse.
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Donna,
Sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time of sorrow. Mom sends her love as well. He is safe with Jesus and we will meet again.
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Vera Armstrong
Donna and Ray’s family; Thinking of you at this time of loss, Ray and I had some good chats about our days in the R.C.A.F., when he lived on Sanders St.
LEST WE FORGET, Vera