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