A Celebration of Life Reception will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan. A graveside service for the interment of Eric's ashes will follow at 2:00 pm in Powassan Union Cemetery.
Eric died peacefully, at The Pines LTC, Bracebridge on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was 72 years old. Eric was the beloved husband of Donna Lee Brock of Sprucedale; much-loved stepfather of Bernadette Lee Commandant (Alec Bellaire) of Ottawa; and cherished grandfather of Lucas and Callum. He was predeceased by his parents Grace & Chester Long, and his sister Betty Ann Park, and is survived by his brother Ed Long (Lorraine) of Callander, and brother-in-law Michael Park of North Bay. He was the proud uncle of Jeff and Barb Park, Carrie and Mike Wilkinson, Brad and Kim Park, Kevin and Tina Long, Francine and Sean de Belchior, and great-uncle of Hailey & Spencer, Tamara & Kaitlyn, Tyler & Riley, Kayden & Grace, and Gabriella. Eric was a Cable TV Electronics Technician, working around the province and retiring from Cogeco in Huntsville.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service and burial of ashes will be announced in the spring/summer of 2024. Should you wish to make a donation in Eric’s memory, please consider the Diabetes or Alzheimer’s Society. To leave a tribute or memory for the family, please visit paulfuneralhome.ca or call Paul Funeral Home, Powassan at 705-724-2024.