Obituary Overview
In Loving Memory
Henricus (Harry) Helena Maria Eickholt, 97, of Amherst passed away peacefully on Monday October 15th, 2018 at
Northumberland Hall in Amherst. Born in 1921, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, Harry was the only child of Herman and Louisa (Verhagen) Eickholt.
During the Second World War, Harry went underground and made his way to Britain to join the Canadian Army that was based in England. While serving in Belgium as an interpreter, he was severely wounded, but survived to raise a family and prosper as a professional photographer and store owner in his home town where he and his wife worked side by side for over 30 years.
In 1979, Harry and Rickie followed their children and immigrated to Nova Scotia settling in Shinimicas, where they lived for 20 years and later moved to Amherst. Harry was an avid bridge player all his life and was a member of the Amherst Duplicate Bridge Club for many years. His passion was travel, and his favorite places to vacation were France and Arizona. His greatest joy was driving. Harry would use any excuse to jump in the car and go, including carting around grandchildren and delivering their forgotten homework if necessary.
Harry is survived by his wife of 69 years, Henrika (Rickie) Mens, and their children Louise Van Thielen (Werner) of Northport, NS; Herman (Linda Reid) of Amherst, NS and Ron of Shinimicas, NS. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren and by seven great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday October 19th, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00pm in Campbell’s funeral home, 98 Church Street, Amherst.
The family of Harry wants the thank the staff of Northumberland Hall, Gables Lodge, and Centennial Villa for their wonderful care for our dad during his last years.
Donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting the Campbell’s Facebook Page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Henricus ‘Harry’ Eickholt 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia