Obituary of William Eddy

William "Bill" Eddy, 80 William J. Eddy, 80, of Perrys Mills, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the UVM CVPH hospital in Plattsburgh, NY. Born 10/06/1936 in Mooers Forks, NY, to Perry and Hattie (Langley) Eddy. Bill was a good-hearted man of few words, and no matter what was going on he was always "Good". He was a very strong man who worked on the family farm in his youth and then retired in 2001 as a lineman from the Champlain Telephone Company. He enjoyed being outdoors, going in the woods to cut trees and hauling the wood with his favorite toy—a DR power wagon. He loved spending time with his family, playing 31 and horseshoes, listening to one of favorite artists Johnny Cash, watching westerns, and at family gatherings requesting his favorite song by Gene Autry - "Back in the Saddle Again", sitting on the porch watching the hummingbirds and red cardinals, and being there to help with a big strong hand, literally. Bill is survived by his wife, Elaine (Babbie) Eddy of 48 years; daughter, Darlene "Billie Jo" Eddy and her partner Scott DuBuke of Plattsburgh, NY; son, William "Willy" Eddy Jr. and his partner Carol Bushey of West Chazy, NY; grandson, Joshua Phaneuf and his wife Hannah (Brassard) of Seattle, WA; grandson, Anthony Phaneuf of Plattsburgh, NY; sister, Bert Cenate and husband Bob of Poultney, VT; sister, Alice Babbie and husband Bruce of Shoreham, VT; sister, Betty Manley and husband Skip of Benson, VT; and several close brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Bill is predeceased by his parents, Perry and Hattie Eddy; his brothers, Richard Eddy and Douglas Eddy; his sisters, Barbara Eddy and Elizabeth Eddy. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Perrys Mills Cemetery on Creek road, Champlain. The family is truly grateful for the caring staff at the hospital for their kindness to Bill and the family in our time of need. We will always carry his memory in our hearts, and Johnny Cash singing "Peace in Valley" upon your death.