The death occurred at the Palliative Care Unit at Western
Hospital Alberton on March 26, 2024, with members of his loving family
by his side, Eric John Jones of Trainor Road, aged 73 years. Son of
the late Alfred and Cora (Murphy) Jones. Lovingly remembered by
brothers and sisters, Nellie Jones, Roseville, Patrick (Margaret)
Jones, Edmonton, Alb., Irma (Richard) Teed, Ottawa, Ont., Ken (Gert)
Tignish. Predeceased by parents, Alfred and Cora (Murphy) Jones;
brothers and sisters Eleanor, Percy, Oscar, Carol, and
Eldon.
Special uncle to Colleen Jones Pottinger, Brian Jones, Tracey
Teed Martin, Trevor Teed, Derek Teed, Melissa Teed, Vickie Jones,
Randy Jones, Lynn Jones, Julia Eley, Lisa Jones, Kendra MacEachern,
Michael Jones, Valerie Jones, Tanya Gaudet and Cora Lee Stewart; as
well as his numerous grand nieces and nephews.
Eric will be remembered for his strong faith in the Lord and
devotion to Saint Anne, where he and Nellie thoroughly enjoyed their
bus rides to Saint Anne de Beaupre Pilgrimages over the years. Sir
Knight Eric Jones is a member of the Cyrus J Gallant council of the
Knights of Columbus in Bloomfield and a 4th Degree member of the Rev
A. E. MacEachern Assembly #0988.
Eric truly loved being with his family. His love and devotion
for his big sister Nellie was special to witness. Many trips were made
to Church services, Parish Picnics, listening to Helping Hands Band,
Stompin’ Tom Centre, Lobster Suppers, Moncton trips and so
much more. Eric was blessed to have lived a full life.
Eric was a hard-working man in whatever he did. He worked for
the Department of Forestry for over 30 years before retiring his
chainsaw. Eric took after his big brother Ken with running in many PEI
Marathons in his earlier days.
Eric was an avid Montreal Canadiens Fan and looked forward to
watching hockey games with great nephew Mack. Eric had the trip of a
lifetime in the fall of 2023 where he finally got to watch his
favourite team play in Montreal. Eric cherished the special
relationship he had with his grand nieces and nephews and loved
spending time with them and watching them grow.
Resting at Ferguson Funeral Home and Chapel,
O’Leary with visiting hours Tuesday from 6-9. Funeral Mass
at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Woodstock, Wednesday
at 11:00 am.
Knights from Cyrus J. Gallant Knights of Columbus will hold a
prayer service at the funeral home Tuesday at 5:45pm.
In memory of Eric, memorials cant be sent directly to
St. Anthony's Restoration Fund O'Leary RR3, PE, C0B1V0
[email protected]
or
PEI Right To Life
Association (Life Sanctuary)
PO Box 1988- Charlottetown,
PE, C1A 7N7
We, the members of Eric’s family, would sincerely
like to thank the members of Eric’s medical team for taking
great care of Eric during his time of illness. A heartfelt thank you
to Eric’s amazing neighbours and friends for all that
you’ve done for Eric, Nellie, and all our family to make
these last two years easier. Your efforts did not go un
notice.
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