Eric Francis Summers
April 27, 1936 to July 16, 2024
Obituary
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It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our dad, much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Eric Francis Summers. Born April 27th 1936.
Dad is predeceased by our mom Yvonne who passed away 7 years ago. Today they were reunited.
Mourning his loss are Roger (Donna nee Pine) and Wendy (Dan Honnor) his grandchildren Mike Hillier (Claire Sullivan), Justin Hillier (Kelly O’Reilly), Erica Summers (Jonathan Candow), Zachary Summers (Rebecca Raine) and Michael Honnor (Catherine O’Toole) and his beautiful great-grandchildren Jessica, Rachael, Vincent, and Faith O’Reilly Hillier, Teagan Hillier, Jacob and Noah Honnor. Also, at this time his loss is deeply felt by his sister Doreen (Jack Tricco), his sister-in-law Marilyn Curtis, his beloved niece Andrea (Chris Holloway), his dear friend Claire Higdon and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends.
Dad was a truck driver for almost 50 years, he loved driving a truck but his greatest fun was a love of singing and dancing. He brought laughter and song to all who knew him. He made friends wherever he went, could break out in song in an instant when asked, and often when not. He could woo anyone with a rhyming Diddly. Dad’s favourite times were family dinners and weekends at the Hodge, his family and friendships meant the world to him.
We are grateful for the people at Heritage Square Retirement home and those at Glenbrook Lodge who cared for dad in his final days. We will miss his songs, his rhymes, his love of dancing, Elvis impersonations, and his renditions of Charlie Pride. We hope today he is singing, having a dance and a drink of Lambs and catching up with mom.
Though our hearts are broken, we are so very grateful for the 88 years of his life well lived.
A service will be held at St Thomas’ Church on Military Road on Saturday, July 20th at 2pm, with the interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery on Kenmount Road.
A celebration of Dad’s life will follow the interment at 19 Jesse’s Place, Flatrock with family and friends. Come toast with us and tell a story or two and maybe sing a song.
With music and friends in life and in death, forever in our hearts and always in song.
Schedule
funeral
2:00pm, Saturday July 20th
St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Military Road, St. John's
Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
Rest In Peace Mr. Summers, our favourite neighbour of all time! Sincere condolences and sympathy to the Summers family. Kelly and Tracey Cooper, Firdale Drive.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Eric’s family. I got to know Eric when he worked for Labatt’s and I think it’s safe to say Eric sprinkled a little sunshine wherever he went.
Sending my condolences to all the family. I remember Mr. Summers from when I would visit Aunt Agnes and Uncle Charlie on Torbay Road. Mr. Summers always had the biggest smile and a story to tell. May he rest in peace.
Sincere condolences to the Summers family on the passing of Eric. We enjoyed many Saturday nights at the Hodge where he entertained as Elvis. A wonderful man who will be greatly missed. RIP Eric.
My sincere condolences to the Summer’s family on the passing of Eric. I have lots and lots of good memories of Eric from years gone by including the many great times at “The Hodge.”
May he rest in peace.
Our condolences to the Summers’ family as you mourn and celebrate a life well lived. God bless you all. Don and Janet Higgins
To the Summers family:
We were very saddened to hear that Eric has passed away. He was a wonderful person, a true gentlemen, who always had a smile whenever we saw him. He was a true Newfoundlander kind in spirit yet so very strong in character. He will be missed by all who were honoured to know him.
Our sincere condolences to your family,
Wendy & Dan
Our deepest condolences to you and family, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Fraize Law Offices
Mike and the Summers family.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. Thinking of you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom and Denise Burke
My condolences to Eric’s family & friends on the loss of a fine man. Although friends for a long time, mom & Eric developed a special friendship after the loss of their spouses, being there for each other in times of need. Their interactions provided great amusement many times when I was visiting mom. Saying goodbye is never easy but I will remember Eric for his mischievous smile and ability to break out in song at any moment. A good man, a good friend, a life completed.
Roger, Donna and family.,
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Wendy and Bruce
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Bill and l were always entertained when he was in our presence. He was a fun loving guy always with the other Forest Road bunch having a great time growing up. He will be missed. To Doreen and all his family my condolences at this time .of sorrow. A Life well lived. Rest in Peace dear friend. .
To the summers family I am so sorry for ur loss of ur father passed i meet him heritage Square retirement home.. he was a sweetheart he loved to dance and he loved living at the heritage Square retirement home.my condolences from Menzel, Bernice, Suzanne
To Roger and families
I happened to live on Harbourview Avenue in the days when Household Movers was there . I couldn’t wait for Fridays to come to get home and have a few with the boys and especially Eric..
I fondly remember sitting in Reg Hilliers kitchen when the phone would ring and this was Eric’s wife Yvonne whom he called Plum .
Please accept my deepest condolences RIP ERIC
Deepest sympathy to the family, so sorry for your loss. May the memories be forever in your hearts as they are in mine. Eric was certainly one of a kind and I will always remember all the wonderful, happy, fun times at the hodge. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Mary Tucker
Enjoyed his humour and jokes when he trucked to Labatt’s Brewery when I worked there. RIP ERIC. God bless
Doreen and the Summers family, Jeanette and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your dear brother Eric .. Always a smile and a friendly greeting Eric was one of the best. He certainly left an impression with all who had the pleasure of his company.. May God bless you as you celebrate Eric’s life.
Peter and Jeanette Harvey
Langley, B C
Sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Deepest condolences to family and friends I will treasure the many memories at Golden Eagle and the Hodge REST in Peace Eric 🙏
Our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Eric … we met both your Mom and Dad at “The Hodge” .. beautiful people and will always remember those great times … your Dad was never without a funny story or joke and such a pleasure to have a chat with … he will be remembered and missed by many .. God bless 🙏
Rodger / Wendy please accept my deepest condolences at these difficult times your father was a very nice and kind Man he will be missed by all may God Bless.
So very sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. Eric was such a great neighbour to mom and dad when your parents lived on Carrick Drive. Every Thursday evening was happy hour and it was the highlight of mom and dads week. Dad always said we need to cut a piece out of the fence so we can go back and forth. We all loved hearing your dad sing, he was a character. My favourite was I’ve got a lovely bunch or coconuts. When mom passed away and he came to the home to visit, we were talking to him and we said how much we loved him singing that and he sang it there. He certainly brought us joy that evening. Mom always said the best trip they had was with your mom and dad to PEI they had quite the time that year. Rest in Peace Eric. I am sure Yvonne is overjoyed to see you again. Our Sincere Condolences to all the Family.
We are so sorry for your loss . Thinking of you and sending hugs 🤗🤗
Sorry for your loss. Condolence to the family
Roger and family
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Condolences to all
My deepest condolences to all the family. Eric loved to sing whilst he worked, we at St. Thomas’ were treated to his impromptu singing in the kitchen cleaning up after pancake suppers and other events. He knew all the old songs most people never seem to know. Now he’s singing for the Lord.
My deepest condolences to Eric’s family and loved ones.. I was lucky enough to be entertained by his Elvis impersonation on a few occasions….he so much fun!! He was part of the Hodge family where I know he is missed.
Karen Duffett McKinley
So Very Sorry
Our deepest condolences to The Summers Family.
We are just reading that Eric passed away. what a wonderful person he was. We had so many treasured memories of Eric when he played at The Bill Ryall Ball Field years ago, he was such a character, always a smile on his face and he loved a good time. We would see him there even after he stopped playing and again always a pleasure. We last saw Eric last year at a wake and he was his usual self So Sprry for your loss. RIP Eric.
Roder. So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I bet he’s up there having a grand old laugh with his buddies. Always liked meeting up with him. May he rest in peace. Wayne Dowden.
Roger and Wendy and families our thoughts and caring for you all at this time..
Very sorry to hear of Eric’s Passing.. He was a very nice person to know., always a barrel of fun were ever he was at.
From 1st Cousin. Arthur Summers. And Family.
Sending heartfelt condolences on the passing of Eric. He was always smiling and happy. Thinking of you all as you celebrate his life and share all the wonderful memories.
My deepest condolences to all. I have lovely memories of Eric when he was a resident at Wellington Condo’s. There were many sing-alongs, laughter and meals in the Social and Party Rooms. Eric and I talk about friends we knew way back. He was very much missed when he left Wellington. Fly high Eric. You have earned your wings. You will be missed. There is music ln all hearts. If we listen, we can hear each other’s song. Florence Brennan.
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Another Forest Road
friend gone. The last time I saw him was at our Forest Road Reunion where he was the life of the party as always. May he RIP and may your memories of him be a comfort to all of you in the days ahead.
Jim Byrd, Port C redit, Ontario
Donna sorry for your lost.. Condolences to you and the family . May he RIP.
Wendy and family, so very sorry to hear of your
Dads passing, many happy hours spent in his company at the Hodge Water Line,
Always the life of the party, his friendship will live
On forever with many people. May he Rest in peace,
He will be missed. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
So sad to hear about Eric. He was a nice man, and funny! I remember him well at the Hodgewater ! I still use some of his “lines” and jokes up here on the mainland. He will be missed by many.
Sincere condolences to Eric’s children, grand-children and great grand-children and also to his sister Doreen on his passing. I knew Eric and Yvonne well in years gone by. Keep your memories close and they will always live in your hearts. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Joan Monk (formerly Summers)