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Edd W. Eckard

Published: April 29, 2011 Leave A Condolence

In Memorial

1936 – 2011 

Pomfret Center – Edd W. Eckard, 74 of Babbitt Hill Rd died surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter in Putnam.  Born in Wittenburg, NC he was the son of the late Alvin and Cora (Moretz) Eckard. 

Mr. Eckard worked for US Button in the perform department.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Eckard of Putnam and Rebecca Canova of Spotsylvania, VA; two sisters, Betty Pruett of Taylorsville, NC and Nancy Kerle of North Carolina; six grandchildren and two nephews. 

A private burial for Edd was held at Abington Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Northeast Connecticut.  PO Box 632, Putnam, CT.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home.  For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Abington Cemetery, Babbitt Hill, Edd W. Eckard, Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes, Gilman Funeral Home, Jessica Eckard, Pomfret, Pomfret Center, Putnam, U.S. Button

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  1. Jessica

    May 10, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Pap, You finally made it home just like you wanted. We miss you so much and will love you always!! Rebel’s never die, they just fade away…

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