Carl E. Eells

Essex

Carl Edward Eells, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 12, 2014 following an accident in Fletcher. Carl was born on September 28, 1942 in Rochester, VT, the son of Wendell and Dorothy (Bruce) Eells. He attended Rochester schools graduating in 1960. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1964 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He spent most of his career at IBM, retiring in 1993. He married Martha Robinson of Upper Jay, NY in 1965.

It was his joy to use his God-given gifts in helping others. He could fix anything and enjoyed construction and wood-working. He had a vision for planning and executing projects. He loved puzzles of all types, reading and research, and photography.

Carl is survived by his cherished wife of 48 years, Marty, his two sons, John (Jill) and Cameron (Sandy), six grandchildren, Paul, Nathan, Matthew, Caleb, Leah, and Sarah, one sister, Janet, two brothers, Wayne and Bruce, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial gifts in Carl’s memory may be made to Kids Alive, c/o Pastor Doug Hoffman, 160 Intervale Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 or The Fold Family Ministries, PO Box 1188, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

Visiting hours will be held today from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. April 16, 2014 at A W Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel, 57 Main St. Essex Jct., VT 05452. Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Jericho Congregational Church, Jericho Center. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com