The family of Eric Harold Downton are saddened to announce his passing on April 3, 2024.
Eric was the second oldest of eight children, born in 1954 to Masie and William Downton, in Lewispost, Newfoundland.
In 1961 the Downton Family moved to Micheals Harbour, a little fishing village where he spent the rest of his youth.
He completed his drafting degree in Nova Scotia, in the early eighties.
He lived in and experienced 6 different provinces of Canada, residing in Biggar for the last 25 years.
He was a quiet man, he wrote poems, short stories and drawing much folk art of Micheals Harbour and other places he has been. He was an avid reader, mostly history. He could never pass up a book sale and spent many hours at the library.
Eric was predeceased by his mother Masie, father William, brother Paul, sister Lynda Denise.
He is survived by brothers Lloyd (Joanne), Gary, James, sisters Angie (Trevor) Nodwell, Nancy Jeanne.
Nephews, William (Shantell) and family, Jeff, Mathew (Rachel) and family, Adan (Jill) and family, Joshua, Justin, Curtis and Calvin
Nieces, Tara (Jessie) and family, Trina Brian) and family, Laura (Tally), Zahrina (Elli), Tabatka and family.
He always enjoyed time with his family and will be lovingly missed.
Celebration of life, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2 pm at Westwinds Motel Hotel, Centennial Room.