Theodora M. “Teddy” Boatfield
February 28, 1910 - December 23, 2010
Age 100, of Castile, died December 23, 2010 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw following a short illness.
She was born February 28, 1910 in the Town of Java, daughter of the late Homer and Lida Baker Eddy. She lived almost 70 years in Castile, but also lived in Gainesville and Genesee County. She retired in 1975 from the State of New York after being employed at Letchworth State Park. She was married to the late Elmer Boatfield, the love of her life, who died on her birthday in 1945 while serving his country in the European Theater in World War II. She was a lifetime member of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.
Theodora was also predeceased by four brothers, Claude, DeAlton, Howard and Hugh Eddy and a niece, Nancy Lowden.
Surviving are her sister in law, Vera Eddy of Gainesville; three nephews, Ron (Laura) Eddy of Bliss, Owen (Judy) Eddy of Castile, Darryl (Kay) Eddy of Gainesville; her niece, Rebecca Straw of Mt. Morris; her life long friend, Louise Cochram of Batavia; neighbor, friend and care giver, Marguerite Summerville of Castile; several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Monday, January 3, 2011 from 1 – 2 PM at Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, 35 N. Main St., Castile where a service will be held immediately following visitation at 2 PM with Rev. Douglas Evans officiating. Private interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Batavia. Memorials may be made to the Castile Rescue Squad or the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. (http://www.goldstarwives.org)
Important Dates
January 3, 2011 : Calling Hours for Theodora M. “Teddy” Boatfield - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - At Harmon-Watson Funeral Home
January 3, 2011 : Funeral Service for Theodora M. “Teddy” Boatfield - 2:00 PM - At Harmon-Watson Funeral Home
Sign Theodora M. “Teddy” Boatfield's Guest Book
Jan 2.11 from Robert K. Boatfield:
Hello...I came across this after my brother Jim told me a friend mentioned to him of her death and wondered if any relation...and YES we are related via her husband Elmer Boatfield...We are the sons of James H. and Mildred C.Boatfield use to be from Oakfield, NY and then Elba, New York...Elmer's Father John and My fathers Father James S were first cousins..I do family genealogy. I remember as a boy meeting Elmer and Teddy at the family reunions and my Dad spoke of them from time to time....he has since passed 9 yrs ago at age 80 yrs old down here in Florida. My MOm Mildred still lives here also, at 86 yrs old. I know all of Elmers sibblings as well. GOD's SPecial Hands will HOLD Elmer and Theodora as they are joined yet once again in the GLORY of GOD's Kingdom....GOD BLESS Them....Love and Sincere Prayers...Bob Boatfield, Orlando, Florida.
Dec 31.10 from Debbie Ames Hinks:
Vera and all.....we send our love at this time of your sorrow. We know how much Teddy was a special part of your lives. My parents, Charles and Bessie, enjoyed Teddy's friendship, as did my grandfather, HJ York. You are all in our prayers, signed Debbie Ames Hinks
Dec 29.10 from Nancy Monteleone:
We will miss seeing Teddy here at the Medical Center. We were always amazed by her. She was one special lady.
Dec 28.10 from Karen Fox:
To Judy, Owen and family,
Though I never had the pleasure of knowing your aunt Teddy I'm sure she was a lovely person. Seems Letchworth Park is very lucky in finding great employees! 
How wonderful to reach 100 years! I can only imagine how many wonderful memories you have of times with her and lessons you learned from her years of experience in dealing with all the ups & downs life holds for us.
My thoughts and sympathy are with you all.
Fondly, Karen
Dec 28.10 from Jane Stephens:
Teddy was such a sweet person and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. I was hoping that she would write a book about her history and what she experienced. Can anyone imagine what she lived through, good and bad. My sympathies to her family who loved her very much and will miss her greatly.