Surrounded by his children and a room filled with laughter and great memories, Eric passed peacefully in his sleep to join the love of his life – Doris (d. 2010). Cherished and loved father of Heather (Ron), Brenda (Mike), Rob (Iona), Jan (Kevin) and Brian (Morna). Most loved "Grampy and Grandpops" to Timothy (Lara), Andrew, Jenna, Natalie, Eli, Sasha, Jessica, Joshua, Jillian, Jacob, Jordan, Jiara, James, Reade and Logan. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600) Oakville from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Walton Memorial United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. Flowers graciously declined. Donations to Walton Memorial United Church, Acclaim Health Halton or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.