Benoits Cove, NL
It is with profound sadness that the family of William (Junior) Eldridge announce his sudden passing on September 18, 2018 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 78. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 57 years, Callista, daughter Beverley (Craig) Allen and their children, Lucas (Cadance), Lindsay and Scott (Hannah), daughter Charlene (John) Mezzetta and their children Justin (Roxana), Michael and Kayla as well as son Ralph (Donna) and son, Jesse. Also left behind with fond memories are his sisters, Nora Curtis, Loretta (Donald) Duffy and twin sister Janetta (John) Duffy, along with sisters-in-law, Jane (Ches) Brake, Martha (Tom) Hackett, Madonna Joyce, Philomena (Enos) Vater and Jane Gallant and brothers-in-law Clyde (Rose) Gallant, Alban (Marie) Gallant, Guy (Cecilia) Gallant, Kurm (Bertha) Gallant, Bob Gallant, Steve (Caroline) Gallant, Gerard (Linda) Gallant, Donald (Judy) Gallant and Alec Ryan. Junior is predeceased by parents William and Margaret Eldridge, brother Ralph, sister Lorraine Ryan, mother and father-in-law, Stephen and Cecilia Gallant, brothers-in-law, Basil Gallant, Patrick Curtis and sister-in-law Rowena Gallant. He is also survived by a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Junior will be forever remembered by family and friends as a man with a huge heart and a penchant for mischief. He was greatly loved, will be greatly missed and forever cherished. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place followed by a private burial service. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca.