Obituary of Byron E. Eddy

Byron Eddy 78, a life long resident of Woodstock, died suddenly June 7th, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Muriel (Durrin) Eddy, they were married October 25, 1953. Born on September 8, 1929, he was the son of the late Ray and Hilda (Morrison) Eddy of East Woodstock. Besides his loving wife, he leaves behind his son Ross Eddy and his wife Susan C. of Thompson and his daughters Susan Durrin (Eddy) Motley and her husband Robert of Woodstock; Diane Siegmund and her husband Kurt of Pomfret; six grandchildren, Rebecca, Jonathan and Julia Eddy; Isabelle and Robert Motley; Clara Siegmund, a brother Dexter M. Eddy of Mansfield. He also leaves behind his beloved westie, Angus. Byron was employed as the Treasurer and Comptroller of Colts Plastics, Inc. in Dayville for over 33 years, retiring in 1997. Prior to that he had been employed by Pervel Co. in Plainfield, CT. He was a 1950 graduate of Becker Jr. College where he was a member of the Alpha Omicron fraternity. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the US Army, stationed in Germany. Byron was very involved in many civic organizations serving as treasurer over the years, including the Woodstock Lions Club, The American Legion Post 111 of Woodstock, and a member of the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association. He was the organizer of the Woodstock Young Republican's, served the Town of Woodstock as Second Selectman, and was treasurer of the Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees for many years. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Society of Plastics Industries (SPI). Throughout Byron's life served on many town boards and committees, and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Woodstock. After retiring he volunteered at the Woodstock Assessor's Office. He enjoyed his childhood summers in Brewster, MA, travelling at home and abroad with his family, the theater, Dixieland Jazz, and was an avid fan and supporter of UCONN Women's Basketball program and an active member of their Tip-Off Club. Byron was a humble, well respected, loving man, and caregiver to his wife. He had a great sense of humor, and great pride in watching his children and grandchildren grow and always made time for them. A celebration of Byron's life will be held Saturday, June 21st at 2:00 PM at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock, 543 Route 169, Woodstock CT. Burial will be private in Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock. Byron gifted his remains to the Boston University Medical School. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association, PO Box 222, South Woodstock, CT 06267 or the Woodstock Academy Endowment Fund, c/o Development Office, 57 Academy Rd., Woodstock, CT 06281. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com