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OBITUARY

Eric Doncaster

21 April, 1928 – 16 July, 2018
IN THE CARE OF

Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home & Chapel

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric on Monday July 16, 2018 at the age of 90.

He is now reunited with his wife Virginia (2015). Eric leaves behind his daughter Kim Baumgart (Brian) and grandchildren Erica (Colin) and Grant (Thereza), his sisters Patrica Poitras (Denis) and Carol MacIntee (Randall), sisters in law Irene and Gertie and many nieces and nephews. Eric was predeceased by his brothers Guy and Wayne.

Eric was born in Brookdale, Nova Scotia and moved to Brantford as a young man to work for Massey Ferguson. Eric retired from MF at age 52 and enjoyed 38 years of retirement.

As per Eric's wishes, cremation has taken place. An interment and Celebration of Eric's life will be held at the Streetsville Cemetery in September. Donations in Eric's memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society.

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