Obituary of Gerald E. Eaton

Gerald E. Eaton, F.D. "Jay", 83, of Granite Farms Estates where he resided four and a half years and formerly a resident of Springfield, PA for thirty-four years, died Sunday, October 9, 2011. He was born in Topsham, Maine. Jay retired from Hahnemann Hospital as a Funeral Director in 1993. He also worked as a Funeral Director with several Philadelphia Funeral Homes for over fifty years. Jay served in the Navy Reserves for twenty-two years and was a member of the Springfield VFW . Jay and his wife, Emily were active members of Springfield Baptist Church for 35 years Jay was a man devoted to his family. He was active in several Masonic organizations. Step-father of the late Susan Hollenbach SURVIVORS He is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Emily Bruner Eaton Daughters: Janice (Michael) Hess and Cory Gronemus Sons: Jeffrey (Loretta) Eaton and Christopher (John) Eaton Step-Daughter: Elizabeth (Robert) Jesson Step-son: Frank (Terry) Bruner. Step Son-in-Law: Dale Hollenbach Fifteen Grandchildren Four Great-Grandchildren Memorial Gifts in lieu of flowers may be given in memory of Gerald Eaton to Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, 3rd floor, Room 320, New York, NY 10001; or Springfield Baptist Church, 184 N. Norwiden Drive, Springfield, PA 19064