Obituary

Ralph E Eaton, 88, of Tory Fort Lane, retired assistant store manager, died Tuesday, July 29, at home.

He leaves his wife of 53 years, Virginia P. (Donor) Eaton; three sons, Kevin A. Eaton of Wilmington, Del., Gary R. and Jon S. Eaton, both of Worcester; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. He was born in the Chartley section of Norton.

Mr. Eaton was an assistant manager at the former Woolworth Five & Dime and W.T. Grant store, retiring in 1979. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, its Men's Club and Quinsigamond Lodge of Masons.

A graveside service was held. Donations in his name, may be made to VNA Care Hospice Inc., 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.