Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, after a brave battle with cancer, with family by his side, on Monday May 27; aged 76. Dearly loved husband of Evelyn. Cherished father and father-in-law of Claire and Scott (Taumarunui), Grant and Jade (Ohaupo), Kevin (Brisbane), and the late Robert. Treasured Poppa of Megan, Bailey, Brooke, Katie, Logan, and Xavier. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Gordon and Jean, Anne and Dallas (dec), Elaine and Paul (dec), Elizabeth and Ross. Will be missed by his wider family. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. Messages to Eric's family may be left on his tribute page at
eagars.co.nz/eric A service to celebrate Eric's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on 31 May 2024, at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, Eric's service will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

Published by Taranaki Daily News on May 30, 2024.