John (Jack) E. Eaton
John (Jack) E. Eaton
John (Jack) E. Eaton, 56, of Newtown, died March 17 at his home. Mr Eaton was the husband of Ruth (Chapin) Eaton.
He was born in Bridgeport August 14, 1944, a son of Rita (Bergin) Eaton of Stratford and the late Harry J. Eaton.
A resident of Newtown for 28 years, Mr Eaton was employed at Heise-Dresser Industries in Newtown and was a member of the Quarter Century Club there.
He was an avid fan of all sports, especially baseball.
In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include two sons, Shane D. Eaton of Danbury and Chad J. Eaton of Newtown; two brothers, Thomas J. Eaton of Newtown and Paul W. Eaton of Stratford; a sister, Mary E. Smith of Stratford; one grandson, Donovan Shane Eaton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held March 21 from the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown, and in St Josephâs Church, Brookfield, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment was private at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897, or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Selleck Street, Suite 500, Norwalk, CT 06855.
The Newtown Bee        March 23, 2001