(1925 - 2008) Passed peacefully away on March 15, 2008 in the presence of his loving family at the age of 83. Predeceased by his wife Mary and granddaughter Belinda Butler in 2000, brother Gordon and sister Dorthy Power. Left to mourn their loss are his sons: Herbert (Betty); Eric Jr., daughters: Barbara (Tom) Caines, Margaret (George) Goobie; 9 grandchildren: Andrea Gosse, Tony, Dale and Dawn Goobie, Nancy Andrechek, Steve Badcock, Amanda, Sara and Joshua Badcock; six great grandchildren: Geoffery Hynes, Erica and Anthony Gosse, Kelsey and Tyler Goobie, Lily Andrechek, sister Shirley (Bob) Butt, sister-in-law Evelyn Badcock, also his extended family at Southview, Agnes Pratt Home. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday and Monday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 2 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, Foxtrap. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Foxtrap. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in Eric's memory may be made to Agnes Pratt Home. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com.