Obituary of Eric Deman
DEMAN, Eric Marcel
Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 78 years of age. Beloved husband of Mary (nee DePaepe) for 54 years. Proud and loving Dad and Papa of Carol Lukas (David) and their children, Mitchell and Alexander, Janet Wilbee (Todd) and their children, Luke and Rachel, and Brian (Tania) and their children, Julia and Rebecca. Predeceased by his parents, Jerome and Germaine Deman. Dearest brother of late Annie Verspeelt, late Maria Clemente (late Manny), Rita DeClercq (Willy), Edith Deman, Esther Collado (John) and brother-in-law of Shirley Renaud (Bill). Eric immigrated to Canada from Belgium at age seven with his family. Settling in Es County, he lived an active life enjoying his passions of farming, cycling, and travelling. Eric was a devoted family man of strong Catholic faith and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, council 3305, Es. Eric retired from Chrysler as an electrician, after 36 years of service. In retirement, Eric lived a full life, navigating his way through his physical limitations caused by Parkinsons. Eric’s family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all of the many healthcare teams for their care and compassion during Eric’s life journey. Visiting will take place at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Es (519-776-4233) on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Es from 10:30 am until Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am. Parish Prayers together with K of C prayers, Friday 7:00 pm. Interment will take place at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Memorial donations made to The Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eric
Deman 1944 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Leamington, Province: Ontario