Glen Eaton

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Glen Leroy Eaton on Monday, April 25, 2016. Surrounded by his family, Glen in his 71st year passed away after a short, valiant fight with cancer. Predeceased by his mother Mary, father Walter “Tim”, sister-in-law Delores and niece Debbie. Glen was a loving devoted husband and best friend of Joan. Beloved father of David Eaton, Kathy (Peter) Silaidis, Sharon (Brad) Murphy and Jerry (Charlotte) Eaton. Proud grandfather of Andrea Boer, Jake (Krista), Dustin (Nikki), Donovan, and great-grandfather of Chloe and Connor. Stepfather of Heather (Mike) Kane, Ray (Brenda) Taylor, and step-grandfather of Paige, Lauren, Ella and Cole. Dear brother of Larry (Cathi) Eaton, Keith (Joan) Eaton, Eric (Olive) Eaton, Aileen (Brian) Manuel and Brenda (Lorne) Ward. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law Don (Win) Comley, Albert (Sue) Comley, and sister-in-law Barbara (Allen) Drown. Glen will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends. Glen was an employee of Crane Canada for 32 years and also worked for the Avon Maitland District School Board for several years. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors and traveling. We love you and will miss you XO. Visitation will be held at McGlynn Family Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Wednesday, April 27th from 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, April 28th from 12 noon until the time of Glen’s funeral service to celebrate his life at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Maitlandbank Cemetery in McKillop Township. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. Online condolences and donations can be made by visiting Glen’s memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com