Eric Alain Lacroix
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Eric Alain Lacroix, on July 13, 2018. At the young age of 33.
Eric leaves behind his mother, Nancy (Mongillo) Lacroix; his father, Pierre L. Lacroix; his brother, Kevin (Amanda Mahoney) Lacroix and their children Olivia and Sophia; his sister, Denise (Fraser Chewins) Lacroix Chewins; his grandmothers, Madeleine Lacroix and Maria Mongillo as well as many uncles, aunts and cousins. Eric was predeceased by his Paternal Grandfather Réal Lacroix (July 13, 2012) and his Maternal Grandfather, Carmen Mongillo (April 18, 1989)
Eric Graduated from Riverview High School and from the Nova Scotia Community College in Port Hawkesbury in their marine engineering assistant program. From there Eric progress and obtained his engineering certificate and secured various positions as a marine engineer aboard commercial vessels as well with the Navy to eventually join the Canadian Coast Guard as an engineering officer aboard the CCGS Hudson ending his career as Chief Engineer aboard the Search and Rescue vessel Courtney Bay in St-John, New Brunswick.
Eric had a passion for cycling, motorcycles, travel, outdoor activities, music especially playing guitar and he loved solving mechanical challenges. Eric will also be remembered for his kind heart and generous volunteer work with homeless shelters and the SPCA. Eric will be greatly missed by many close friends and family who loved him dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Loaves and Fishes, the SPCA or a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place. Visitation for Eric will be held Sunday August 5, 2018, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral Mass will be held the following day August 6, 2018, at Holy Rosary Parish, Westmount at 11 a.m. with interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca.
