Barry W. Eastland

Barry W. Eastland, 74 a lifelong resident of Madison passed away September 18, 2012. He was born June 7, 1938 in Westbrook, CT to George and Marge Eastland. Barry is preceded in death by parents and wife, Patti Jo (Marshall) Eastland. He is survived by son, Colin Eastland and his companion Joe Landry of Madison, brother, Irving Eastland of Madison and dear friend, Jayne Champion of Beacon Falls, CT. Barry graduated Lehigh University in 1961, his love of earth science led to his career as a geophysicist in the study of oil and gas exploration throughout the US, Canada and abroad. Family and friends are invited to meet and attend a memorial service at the First Congregational Church Chapel, Meetinghouse Lane, Madison CT on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11 AM. Swan Funeral Home, www.swanfuneralhomemadison.com, will be handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Madison Land Conservation Trust, PO Box 561, Madison, CT 06443 in memory of Barry W. Eastland.