E. Thomas Haden, 73, of Charlottesville, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at a local hospital.

He was born on July 18, 1936, in Charlottesville, the son of the late Edward Price Haden and Ruby Sawyer Haden.

He was a University of Virginia graduate, and retired from the City of Charlottesville after 30 plus years of service as the Assistant Director of Finance/Controller.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Gentry Haden, his daughter Dana, her husband, Gary Kettler; his adored grandchildren, Ellie and Haden; his brother, Warren and his wife, Marie Haden; his sister-in-law, Susan Roehmer and her husband, John; and his brother-in-law, Hubert Gentry and his wife, Judy.

This good and adored man with his gentle spirit and kind heart found his strength in family and friends. We honor this man.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Riverview Cemetery.

If you wish, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Virginia Cancer Care Center, c/o UVA Health System, West Complex 4th Floor, Charlottesville, VA 22908.

Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.

Submitted by Warren Haden.