Edward "Ted" Eves, 84, of Batavia died Monday (June 20, 2011) at Buffalo General Hopital after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Milton Ontario, Canada on February 25, 1927, a son of the late Walter Cameron and Verna Dunham Eves.
Mr. Eves was a horse owner and trainer at Batavia Downs for many years. He had also worked for horse owner Levi Harner. His hobbies included golfing and watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a member of the Harness Horsemens Assoc. and Terry Hills Golf Course.
Surviving is his wife of over 45 years, Kathleen McFadden Eves whom he married on September 29, 1965. A daughter and son in law, Kelly and Michael McDonald of Batavia. Two grandsons, Cameron and Aaron McDonald. Three sisters, Bernice Eves, Donna Buck and Linda Eves all of Canada. A brother, Ronald (Myrna) Eves of Canada.
He was the brother of the late, Howard, Walter, John and Doris Eves and Marilyn Whitnell.
Visitation will be Tuesday (June 28, 2011) from 9AM to 10AM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC., 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY where services will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Notre Dame High School Football Program.
Expressions of condolence may be made at:www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC., 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY . RONALD P. KONIECZNY DIRECTOR & VETERAN.
