• Eric Piercey

    June 15, 2023

  • Eric Grene Piercey

                                     1925-2023

    It is with sadness we announce the passing of our father
    Eric Piercey on June 14,2023 after a short illness at the
    Clarenville hospital.
    He is predeceased by his wife Grace, son Eric Junior.
    Parents Sarah and James Piercey, sister Phoebe, brothers
    Max and Victor. Great grandson Seth, brother in law Selby,
    daughter in law Verna and nephew Darrin.
    Leaving to mourn sons: Sam(Isabelle), Calvin (Sally),
    Alec(Brenda), Gary. Daughter Mary Lynn, and brother
    Bob(Bernice).
    Grandchildren: Billy Joe, Eric Shawn, Steve(Angela),
    Collin(Linda), Jeff, Robin, Niki(Trevor), Toby(Lisa),
    Shane(Amber), Christopher(Melissa), Maxwell(Mark).
    Great grand children: Zac(Ellie), Joshua(Rachel),
    Eric(Kristen), Tori, Dawson, Taya, Kira, Cameron, Brady,
    Benjamin, Easton, Lochlan, Gracie, Alec, Elizabeth, Jacob,
    And Mabel.
    Eric will be missed by his nieces, nephews, and his friends.
    Eric had lived a good life. He enjoyed woodworking and
    painting until his eyesight started to fail. He would sit by the
    window and watch as the cars that would pass by.
    He would love to wear his headphones and watch wrestling
    and many times would watch the same show over and over.
    Eric will be resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home in
    Whitbourne on Thursday from 7-9. Friday’s visitation will be
    at the United Church in Norman’s Cove from 7-9.
    Funeral service will take place on Saturday June 17 at 2 pm.
    Cremation will follow and the committal will be at a later date.
    Special thank you to the staff of Clarenville hospital for giving
    him the upmost care and attention. We are grateful.
    Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
    or the Cancer Foundation.

  • 5 comments

    Ron Piercey

    15 Jun 2023

    I have known Eric since i was a little boy and i always had a lot of respect for him. R.I.P. my friend.

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    Bill Piercey

    16 Jun 2023

    I’m very sorrowed to say I’ve lost one of the most special people in my life,my grandfather,he was not only my pap but also my friend,teacher and a man I looked up to every day since I was a child.I’ll have my memories,as well as my two brothers and both cousins from growing up together around him,the things he made for us and got mad at us for doing(lol)!!He’ll be missed so much by so many,my condolences to all the family members and friends who will always love and miss him,we will meet again pap in your carpenters shed in the sky,Bill……

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    Greg & Ann Smith

    16 Jun 2023

    So sorry to hear of your Dads passing . He was a very kind man . Condolences to the family

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    Judy

    16 Jun 2023

    Love and miss you already, so many memories with you (uncle Eric) and Aunt Grace. You both were my 2nd parents. Keep singing and playing the guitar. The roses will never fade, rest easy uncle. Big hug and kiss. Niece Judy, Hamilton, Ontario

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    Ray and Joyce Matier

    16 Jun 2023

    Our condolences to Sam, Calvin, Alex, Gary, Mary Lynn , Bob and families on the loss of your father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. Keeping you in our thoughts at this time. Ray and Joyce

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