He is survived by his wife Audrey; children Lynne, John, and Alan; and grandchildren Erin, Evan, and Matthew.
Eric Wilson was born in County Durham, England, on May 28, 1933. He was educated at Leeds University, where he obtained an Honours degree in mining engineering.
Eric worked as undermanager for the coal board in the UK, before being hired by Inco Ltd. and moving with his young family to Thompson, Manitoba in 1967. There he worked for 28 years in mine production as shift boss, divisional foreman, and superintendent in succession. He also filled the positions of chief mining engineer and safety superintendent. Before retiring to Winnipeg, he was appointed Regional Manager for Energy and Mines for the provincial government.
Eric was a member of the Professional Engineers of Canada and was twice chairman of the Thompson branch of the Canadian Mining and Metallurgical Foundation (CMMF).
He had a keen interest in sports, including soccer and cricket; he was a lifelong supporter of Newcastle United. He joined the Wildewood Club upon retirement, where he enjoyed tennis, golf, and badminton. Eric was an accomplished world traveller, visiting over 30 countries with his wife Audrey, but he always made time to return to the UK, his home, for a Newcastle game and “pub night with the lads.”
Eric was known for his razor-sharp sense of humour and “outrageous” personality. He valued honesty, respect, and laughter above all else; he adored his family and held his friends in high regard. He had a “seize the day” approach to life which carried him to all corners of the world and made him a joy to spend time with.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard.
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