Warren E. Eaton Jr. ’44

Warren "Mel" Eaton died Jan. 31, 1995, after a series of illnesses, in Sarasota, Fla., where Jane and he had wintered for years. Warren left Princeton in 1943 to be an Army artillery liaison pilot. Discharged as a captain, he returned to Princeton to complete his studies for a B.A.

After working briefly in N.Y.C., he went back to his hometown of Norwich, N.Y., and a career in investment management, mostly with First Albany Corp.

A born leader, loyal friend, and a generous local citizen, he served quietly on the boards of many organizations, and in 1986, the Boy Scouts selected him as its first "Man of the Year." As an avid sportsman, he shot skeet with the best in New York State and traveled many miles to watch lacrosse games and Norwich H.S. sports events.

At his death, he was on dialysis three times a week. A friend ended a memorial service eulogy saying, ''And now, Captain, you've flown your missions. You've sideslipped your way into more hazardous mountainside landing strips than many of us will ever see. You've earned your peace.” The class extends its deep sympathies to his widow, Jane, and their family.