Ruth H. (Chapin) Eaton 63, of Newtown died peacefully on Sunday February 7, 2010 at her home surrounded by her beloved family. Mrs. Eaton was preceded in death by her loving husband, John (Jack) Edward Eaton on March 17, 2001.
Ruth was born in Bridgeport, September 14, 1946 a daughter of the late Arthur and Audrey (Hadden) Chapin. Ruth was one of 7 children. Prior to illness, Ruth was a Paralegal and Notary throughout Fairfield County for over 20 years. Her hobbies included art, gardening, cooking, and photography.
She is survived by her two sons Shane D. Eaton and his wife Sonia of Bethel and Chad J. Eaton and his wife Kristen of West Haven; two grandsons, Donovan Shane Eaton and Jonathan Leonard Eaton of Bethel; a granddaughter Katherine Jane Eaton of West Haven; 4 brothers: Col. Robert Chapin of Maine, John Chapin of West Hartford, David Chapin of Pennsylvania and Charles Chapin of Maine; 2 Sisters: Lorraine Martone of California and Susan Chapin-Manzi of West Hartford and many other extended family members and loyal friends.
At Ruth’s request there will be no funeral services. A family gathering will be held at a future date to celebrate her life and memory. Donations in loving memory of Ruth can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network www.pancan.org or Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 408 Main St. Danbury, www.regionalhopicect.org. The Honan Funeral Home 58 Main St. Newtown is assisting the family. To leave an online condolence visit www.honanfh.com.

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