Saratoga Springs, NY Thomas Calvin Eggleston, passed away Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2009) at his home, with his loving family at his side. He was 85. A son of John Thomas and Mary A. Eggleston, Thomas was born on Sept. 29, 1924 at the Fair View Farm in Corinth, Saratoga County, NY. He attended Corinth Central Schools and went on to work for General Electric in Schenectady until he enlisted into the US Army on April 8, 1943. He served with the 66th Div. at Camp Blanding, FL until he volunteered for overseas duty, leaving from Camp Mead, MD on September 9, 1944. He sailed on the SS Ile de France to England, crossed the English Channel by tugboat and by rail to Belgium. There, he joined the 9th Infantry Division. While on the front lines, he was wounded and recovered in England. He went back to the 9th Infantry Division in Germany, holding the position of squad leader and then platoon sergeant until his discharge in March 1946. While recovering in England, he met Joan C. Johnson of Birmingham, England at a USO dance. They pursued their courtship during his leaves, were married on September 24, 1945 and honeymooned in Wales. Joan left her job as office typist and all her family to join Tom arriving in the United States in May of 1946. Mr. and Mrs. Eggleston built their home in Saratoga Springs moving into it in 1958 where he resided until his death. They were dedicated to their children and later their grandchildren. After Toms retirement they both enjoyed spending time together with family, friends and neighbors, along with taking care of their home. He was an Iron worker for 39 years with Local Union #12 of Albany, NY. He worked on bridges and buildings all over the northeast States; NY, VT, CT, MA and RI. For 21 of those years he worked for General Steel Fabrications of Colonie, NY, 16 of those years as a foreman before his retirement in December 1986. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his brother Curtis Eggleston, his sister Thelma Scott and in 1994 by his beloved wife, Joan. Survivors include his daughters, Mary and husband Fred Hundertmark of Woodstock, VT and Bonnie and husband Ron Marcellus of Saratoga Springs; grandchildren, Jen Marcellus and John Marcellus and Jens daughter, Scarlett (his great granddaughter - his little sweetie); a grandson, Craig and wife Lisa Hundertmark and their children, Carly and Max; his granddaughter Alicia and husband Steve Grace; his brother, Meredith and wife Harriett Eggleston of Saratoga Springs and Bonita Springs, FL; several nieces, nephews, cousins and his canine companion, Dexter. A special thanks to Debbie Eggleston, his devoted niece. Relatives and friends may call from 12 2pm Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Funeral service will follow at 2pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Eggleston Family Cemetery, Corinth, NY. Memorials may be made in his name to Team Billy, 124 Watertown St. (2-D), Watertown, MA 02472. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.