| Date of Birth | September 16, 1936 |
| Passed Away | November 12, 2018 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | November 17, 2018 |
| Service Time | 11 a.m. |
| Service Location | Avoca Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery, Avoca |
Nelson F. Eaton
AVOCA-Nelson F. Eaton, 82 of Avoca, passed away Monday morning (Nov. 12, 2018) at the Taylor Health Center in Bath.
Born in Bath on Sept. 16, 1936 he was a son of the late Lester B. and Edith M. (Dawson) Eaton. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Glennis Eaton on Sept. 11, 1989; and his five siblings, Richard, Joanne, William, Patricia and Robert.
Nelson held numerous positions for the Village of Avoca and the Town of Avoca from 1969 to 2009. He was instrumental in developing the water system and it was dedicated in honor of him.
He proudly served his country with the U.S. Marines from 1955 to his honorable discharge as a Corporal in 1959.
Throughout the years Nelson has been an avid history buff and coached all of his sons in Little League Baseball.
His loving family includes his five sons, Scott (Gail) Eaton of Auburn, Maine, Curt Eaton (Barb Miller) of Bath, Eric (Carol) Eaton of Avoca, Jeff (Pam) Eaton of Chesapeake, Va. and Seth (Betsy) Eaton of York, S.C.; his 10 grandchildren, Arron (Jamie) Eaton, Tonia (Jay) Looney, Adam (Kristin) Eaton, Brandon (Nichole) Eaton, Shawn (Tonia) Eaton, Shannon Eaton, Rachel Eaton, Andrew(Hannah) Eaton, Ryan Eaton and Diana Eaton; his 11 great-grandchildren; also his sister, Mary Eaton of Bath; as well as his nieces and nephews.
The Avoca Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Nelson F. Eaton.
Calling hours are 3-6 p.m. Friday (Nov. 16, 2018) at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 17, 2018). Private interment, with military honors, will be held at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to the Avoca Summer Recreation Program in care of the Village of Avoca, P.O. Box 462, Avoca, N.Y. 14809 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.
Online condolences or remembrances of Nelson are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc.
One of my favorite memories of my Uncle Nelson (besides his wit and perfect comment for everything) was when I told him I was going into the Air Force.. He shrugged his shoulders and said well it’s not the Marines but I’m happy for you Melinda and make us proud girlie, I know you will.. Love you Uncle Nelson. God Bless You
As a boy I would show up at the house for some reason or another, usually a ballgame of some sort in the back yard. Glennis would always greet me with a hello, do you want a drink or something to eat. Nelson always had a smart comment that made me laugh: “Are you lost?” “Must be you’re hungry.” “Weren’t you just here yesterday.” He was a funny man. I miss those days on Alexander Street. RIP Nelson.