TORRINGTON — Eddie, the Torrington Historical Society’s resident cat, mascot and feline friend, passed away May 11, according to members of the society.
Executive Director Mark McEachern and manager Gail Kruppa broke the news in a statementthis week. “We are sad to report that Eddie, our four-footed friend, Historical Society mascot and main greeter died,” they composed.
While his specific age wasn’t understood, the cat was “a component at the Torrington Historical Society, having actually lived at the museum because 2012,” the declaration said.
“At initially he was a routine visitor who might be discovered on the property at all times of the day or night,” it checked out. “His winning character and caring nature rapidly won us over and quickly later on, a home was produced Eddie in the carriage house.
Visitors to the Hotchkiss-Fyler House, the carriage house or the museum and research study building were most likely to experience the really friendly however calm Eddie, authorities said.
“By day, Eddie strolled ‘his’ premises, strolled among the garden beds, viewed fish in the fish pond or leisurely unwinded on the patios of the historical structures,” McEachern and Kruppa composed. “More frequently than not, particularly in the cold weather, he might be discovered sleeping on a workplace chair, the flooring near a warm radiator, or the lap of an employee.”
He was the main greeter, and was likewise analytical, often hopping up on a table to get a better take a look at somebody’s maps or research study. He likewise sat amongst a few of the long-term exhibitions when visitors came, including his existence to the artifacts, equipment and other treasures on display screen at the society.
“We are lucky that Eddie embraced us which he chose to stay at 192 Main Street,” the declaration said. “He offered us several years of joy and we hope that Eddie’s life at the Society was simply as happy. Thank you Eddie.”