TENNANT, ERIC GEORGE - It is with great sadness that the family of Eric George Tennant, announce his passing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton on March 14, 2012. He was 84. Born in Fredericton in 1928, he was the son of the late George Alexander and Eileen Edys (Wilson) Tennant. Eric received his music degree from Union Theological Seminary in 1952 and a law degree from Dalhousie University in 1958. Eric worked for the Ontario Public Service until his retirement in 1993. During his working career, Eric also served as church organist for several churches in Ontario. A classical organist, Eric was a member of the Canadian College of Organists. Eric was a valued and cherished member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, where he served as church organist for 7 years (1998-2004). He also served as church organist for; Wilmot United Church and was Organist Emeritus at the time of his death. Rooted in the Christian faith, Eric’s greatest joy came from the people he felt honored to serve. Eric leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Anna (Morrell) Tennant; a daughter, Julie Christie Hillrich of Armstrong BC, son; John Morrell Tennant (Shoko) of Hiroshima Japan; six grandchildren; Nathan, Joshua, Jesse, Shim, Mari-Ko and Rei-Luke; special cousin, Lee Malloy of Niagara Falls ON and brother in-law Andrew (Madelon) of Baldwin Mass. As well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two infant sisters; Dorothy and Joan Eillen.
There will be visitation on Saturday, March 17, 2012, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM in the Welcome Center of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, corner of Connaught and Northumberland Streets, with a service following at 2 PM in the sanctuary with Rev. Doug Hapeman officiating. Interment will be in the Fredericton Rural Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or to the IWK health center foundation. Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com