Obituary of Annette Eyman

Mrs. Annette (Lacroix) Eyman, 83, of Cheshire died Saturday July 26, 2008 at the Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the wife of the late Leonard Eyman. Annette was born October 29, 1924 in St. Samuel, Province of Quebec, Canada, the daughter of the late Albert and Jeanne (Gendron) Lacroix. She worked for the Cheshire Schools lunch program for several years and had also worked at Larravees Motel until her retirement. She was a Cheshire resident for 45 years and was a member of the Cheshire Senior Center and a Communicant of the Church of the Epiphany. Annette loved to travel to Canada and enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Annette will be remembered for her good nature, kindness and generosity. She leaves her son, Robert J. Eyman and his wife Donna of Cheshire; a brother Emile Lacroix of Maine; her sisters, Clemence Doyon and Marie Paul Lacroix both of Canada and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of her family. There are no calling hours. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 1004 Meriden, CT. 06450. The Slater Funeral Home 242 South Main Street is in charge of arrangements.