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With broken hearts, we the family of Eric Howard, announce his passing on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home with his beloved family by his side.
Eric leaves his cherished family to mourn: his wife Debbie, sons Brent (Jayda), Graham (Celeste). His beloved grandchildren: Hadley, Alden, Ellary, Jenson, Theodore and Charlotte. His sister Janet (Bert) Griffon, Brother Steve (Sue) Howard, Sister-in-Law Val (Mike) Graham, Brothers -in-Law Danny (Kelly) Kinsella and Jack (Nancy) Kinsella. And, his beloved nieces and nephews.
Eric was born on May 20, 1954 to Leslie and Rose Howard in Edmundston, N.B. The family moved to Plaster Rock, N.B. and lived there until Eric was 12 years old. Plaster Rock was the perfect setting for a young inquisitive, adventurous boy to explore with friends.
At the age of 13 Eric and his family moved to New Glasgow, N.S. There Eric thrived playing all sorts of sports, especially hockey. Eric played hockey throughout his life and earned the nick name “Elbows”!
After finishing high school, Eric ventured to University at St. FX in Antigonish, N.S. where he obtained his Bachelors of Science Degree.
After graduating from University Eric joined the RCMP. His first posting was Innisfail, AB. While stationed in Innisfail Eric met Debbie and they married in 1981. That began their 42+ years of adventures together. Debbie and Eric were blessed to welcome two sons, Brent and Graham, to complete their family. Eric’s “Boys” were the light and pride of his life. He loved watching them grow into incredible men with families of their own.
Eric’s RCMP career took him and the family to a number of postings: Innisfail, AB, Ft Vermilion, AB, Vermilion, AB, Ft. Smith, NWT, Arviat, Nunavut, Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Slave Lake, AB, Airdrie, AB, Calgary, AB and Edmonton HQ, AB.
After retiring from the RCMP, Eric worked for Sobeys Security and for Encana Camp Security before fully retiring in 2016.
In the fall of 2020 Eric received a double lung transplant which blessed our family with another 3 years together.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish (10 River Heights Drive, Cochrane, AB). The service will be Live Streamed through us02web.zoom.us/j/89074683981
In lieu of flowers, Donations to Alberta Lung Breathing Space may be made in honour of Eric. ablung.ca/breathing-space/
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May 20 1954 — December 6 2023
Death notice for the town of: Cochrane, Province: Alberta
death notice Eric Roland Thomas Howard May 20 1954 — December 6 2023
obituaries notice Eric Roland Thomas Howard May 20 1954 — December 6 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Eric Roland Thomas Howard May 20 1954 — December 6 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to Debbie and family.
My deepest condolences to Debbie and family. Eric was in my first troop at Depot in 1976 (8 troop). We went through training at the same time and were station in Alberta together for several years. He was a great guy and a lot of fun to be around.
He will be deeply missed.
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