Eric Matheson

Halifax

Eric Matheson died peacefully in Ivany Place on July 29, 2015 in Hammonds Plains at the age of 92.

Eric will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 72 years, Mae (Pearo/MacAulay); five children: Malcolm (Margaret), Kenneth (Dawn), Linda, Colleen (Alan), and Gordie (Neala); eight granddaughters: Kelly (Joey), Angela (Barry), Carla (Mark), Stacey (John), Julie, Alana, Malissa (Ryan), Sara (Mark);13 great grandchildren; sister-in-laws Blanche Matheson, Mary Matheson, Agnes Matheson, and Gladys Walsh; brother-in-law, Lawrence Berrigan; his long time friend, Reggie Murphy; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ada (Hickox) Matheson, brothers Elmer, Jack (Alice), Homer (Jenny), Benjamin, Major, Miller, Roddie, and sisters Eleanor (Herbie) Stanley and Isabella Berrigan as well as two bothers in infancy John Arthur and Arthur John.

Born on Prince Edward Island, Eric was an avid sports fan, played competitive ball, hockey, and bowling well into his 60s. He enjoyed any competition – including a lively game of crib and 45s. Although he didn’t like defeat, he was never a sore loser. Eric entered WWII at a young age and spent time as a radar operator on several ships, including two corvettes, the Lethbridge and Kenogame, where he participated in the Battle of the Atlantic until 1945. While in Sydney, Eric met and married the love of his life, Mae. He remained in the military for a number of years after WWII, and finally settled in Halifax where he worked as a custodian for a number of years at Workers’ Compensation Board and Pine Haven. Eric enjoyed working on cars (or anything with a motor), helping others, and summer trips to Ontario, PEI, and Cape Breton to visit family and friends.

The visitation will be on Tuesday, August 4, from 1:00-2:30, with the ceremony from 2:30-3:00 at TW Curry Funeral Home in Sydney, and interment at Hardwood Hills, Sydney, Cape Breton. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to www.twcurry.com. The family would like to thank Eric’s caregivers and activities staff at Ivany Place for their kindness and dedication.