Obituary of Michael T Eaton

Michael T.(Always) (Big Mike) Eaton, 43, of Greenbush St. Cortland passed away Monday August 10 at University Hospital in Syracuse. He was born Sept 30, 1965 in Cortland. Michael is a lifelong resident of Cortland. He graduated from Cortland High School. In his spare time he enjoyed computers, playing golf and baseball, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his parents Michael and Ida McUmber Eaton of Cortland, sister Sherry Seymour of TN, Sally (Roger) Hatch of Locke, and Rebecca Eaton of Cortland, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral services will be held 11am Monday August 17 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. A calling hour will be held 10-11am prior. Contributions in Michael's name may be directed to To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com Hi Ida & Mike,Sally,Sherry & all other family; This is Joy Long (Spaulding now)Sally may not remember me. My home away from home was yours. I grew up (pretty much) with you guys. I went to school with Sally & she was my best friend. Went to church with you all. Had really great found memories of being in your home. We've lost touch as people do when they grow up & away from their parents home. But, I often think of you all. Wonder how you are all doing? My email address is: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if Sally would love to email me. I'd love to hear from her. My home number is: (607)299-4138 if, she would like to call me & touch base to talk sometime. I'll be going for surgery here sometime coming up. But, I have a 22 year old daughter/Elizabeth that still lives at home with me. My brother Roger also lives with me. So, you may get one of them on the phone. Just ask for me. When or if you decide to contact me/once we've touched base. I'll give you my cell phone number so you can call me there. If, you like. I've been wondering how to get ahold of Sally to see how she is doing these days. I am very very sorry to hear about Mike (Always Big Mike) May God watch over him now. Let him know he will be very much so missed by all. I'm here Sally if, you like to talk again. I've lost a husband 6 years ago now to cancer. So, I do understand your loss. Condolences to you all!! Take care. Love your friend, Joy Long (Spaulding) Oh, here is my address to if you'd like it. Joy Spaulding (Long) 4297 US Rte. 11 Apartment F - 4 Cortland, New York 13045