It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eric Thomas Tapp announces his peaceful passing surrounded by his loving family on Monday June 25, at Dr. Charles L Legrow Health Center at the age of 82 years. Born at Cape Ray on July 23, 1929 Eric was the son of the late Thomas and Gladys Tapp. He became a school teacher in Isle aux Morts in 1948 where he met his wife Maude, they married in 1950 and had 5 children. Eric became a surveyor for three years before finding his dream job at the Canadian National Railway in 1951. Eric's love of trains kept him at his job for 33 years, never missing a shift before retiring in 1984. He spent the rest of his life caring for his family and doing the things he enjoyed. He was predeceased by his daughter Holly McNeil, son Gerald Tapp, brothers John, Elijah, Chesley, sisters Dorothy Short and Vera Tapp. Left with many fond and precious memories of a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather are Eric's wife Maude Tapp of 62 years. His children; John (Joan) Tapp, Jim (Colleen) Tapp, Vina (Kevin) Carter. Grandchildren; Melvin Leamon, Ricky Leamon, Derek (Jody) Tapp, Kimberly (Jamie) Graham, Nikki (Jason) Cook, great grandchildren; Brandon, Nickolas, Amber, Holly, Chloe, Cameron, Nathan, and a large circle of brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and many friends. To Honor Eric's wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation took place on Tuesday from 7-9 PM at East Haven Funeral Home. The funeral service took place on Wednesday June 27, 2 PM at the Kingdom Hall, Grand Bay officiated by Mr. Mike Fitzgerald. Interment followed at the Jehovah’s Witness Cemetery, Pasadena NL. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com