Passed peacefully away, Friday May 4, 2018, at the Palliative Care Unit Miller Centre, Eric Stevens (Poppa Smurf to his great grandchildren and Zekie to his friends), aged 72 years. Predeceased by his parents, Archibald and Esther (nee Locke); brothers, Archibald (Bertha), Fred (Rita), Alex and Llewelyn; and sisters, Violet and Edina. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 54 years, Pauline (nee Smith); four beautiful children, Sherri, Tammy, Don (Sandy) and Jamie; his six precious grandchildren, Adam (Alyssa), Kristen (Evan), Brady, Katie, Adrian and Carter; his adorable great grandchildren, Cruz, Kellan and Carson; brothers, Levi, Charlie (Clara), Gil (Shirley); sisters, Mary (Lewis) and Florence; sisters in law, Marie, Sharon, Marilyn (Charlie); brothers in law, Harvey (Patsy), Gordon (Judie-deceased), Dennis (Janice) and Albert (Betty) (Louise-deceased); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to the angels at the Palliative Care Unit for their compassionate care. Cremation has taken place. At Eric’s request there will be no visitation and no flowers. Funeral service will be held at St. Phillip’s Anglican Church in St. Phillip’s on Tuesday May 8th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the adjoining Parish Centre. Inurnment to be held at a later time.
The Anglican Parish of St. Philip
20 Coady's Road, Portugal Cove – St. Philip's, NL.
Pauline and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time. Marilyn and Calvin Hicks
Pauline, I just read this today. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss and so sorry I didn’t see it sooner. I hope you are all doing ok . I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I don’t have a number for you so if you are in town please feel free to contact me.
-Peggy Chafe –
864-7992
Mun
Pauline and Family, So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Sending deepest condolences. Wishing that your wonderful memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead. Heather
So very sorry for your loss. He certainly will be missed by all our family and he will be remembered always in all our precious memories. To all the family please accept my deepest sympathy.
Love and may God Bless you always
Marlene
To the family ,
I am so very sorry for your loss of such a special man. I never had the privilege of meeting such a wonderful human being . I do know Sherry and Gil well., and the apple definately did not fall far from the tree in this case . Cherish your memories .
With love and respect ,
Gail
Pauline and family. We are so sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Sharon & Joe Wall
Pauline and family :So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers ,go out to and your families.Eric will be greatly missed by all who knew him. ((hugs)) from Junior and Betty Jackson. Forever in Our Hearts.
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to Jamie and the Stevens family.
Condolences to Pauline & family. Sorry to hear of your loss. We have lost a great man and friend.
Pauline and Family,
Very sad to hear of Eric’s passing. He was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Hubert and Marg Locke
Dear Aunt Pauline and family,
Please know my thoughts are with you. I’ve been thinking a lot about Uncle Eric these last few month. He was one of the good guys.
Best wishes,
David Hudson and family
To Pauline & family. We are sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Thinking of you all at this time. Take care and God bless. Hugs. From Ivy and Bruce Acreman
Jamie and family,
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.
Vera Mitchell
It’s with a heavy heart I send this message to you Aunt Pauline, Sherry, Donny, Tammy and Jamie. and all the family. I’m so sorry to hear Uncle Eric passed away on Friday. He is now at peace with the angels.
I will be with you saying a prayer tomorrow. Sorry I can’t be there.
God Bless you all.
Love Cindy Baker (Smith)
Am very sorry to hear of Poppy Eric’s passing .He was always a humouris guy and had a joke all the time. . His love for his family was second to none and he showed it . We are sure he will be missed RIP Eric
So sorry for your loss, Eric was a good friend, rest easy.
Very sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. I found Eric to be a very friendly and pleasant person. My deepest sympathy Pauline. RIP Eric.
Pauline & Family; We are so sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad times. Cherish your memories & hold them close. RIP Eric.
To Aunt Pauline and the family,
I’m sorry to hear that Uncle Eric passed away. I hope everyone is doing well in this difficult time. I will never forget the fun I had playing crib with Uncle Eric and all the family vacations we took together. I will really miss him.
Pauline & Family, sorry to hear of your loss. The battle is over and he is finally at peace. Always enjoyed a chat with Eric and a friendly game of cards.
God Bless, Ann Jerrett
To Pauline and all the Family,
So sorry to hear about Eric’s passing,
Always was a pleasure to talk to him when we saw him, We know he will be missed by all.
Please accept our deepest condolences
at this most sad time.
Love Heidi and Bernard
My heartfelt condolences to you Pauline and your family at this very difficult time!! May Eric rest in peace!!
Tammy and family.
So sorry to hear of your father’s (Eric’s) passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Michelle Chafe-Elliott
Pauline and Family, We are sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Thinking of all the Stevens family at this time, rest easy great uncle Eric xoxo
To Pauline and family, so very very sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Hold on to the memories and continue to love each other as he loved all of you. Our deepest condolences.
Barb & Cecil Brown
Whiteway
To all the Stevens family, please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your loved one. Hold on to your memories which hopefully will make today and the days ahead somewhat more bearable .
Kindest regards,
Mont and Eleanor Ransome
Donnie and Jamie
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Tammy!
So sad to hear of your dad’s passing. We know that you loved him very much. Rest assured that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs Ed and Maxine Higdon
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
It’s with heavy hearts when we heard the news of Eric’s passing . Cherish all of your beautiful memories as memories are forever❤️????You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bles you all.
Pauline, and family it is with great sadness that we learn of Eric’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Take care. God bless
Sherri and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.